Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

At Home Recovery...


Guest mithrilcardigan

Recommended Posts

So' date=' I guess doing it on your own is doable, just sucky? I could get one of this grabby claw things...[/quote']

I went through the op alone and stayed 4 days in hospital. Coming home to 3 screaming kids, a loud husband and dogs barking was quite over whelming for me. Couldnt handle the noise or the presure of "not" doing anything. I would have much prefered to come home to a quiet house. Im a week post op. walk around ok, shower alone but cant bend down to pick things up.

I think it would be ok to belone if you had someone pop in twice a day, support via telephone/ or interent and that you operatioin went well and easy. Ask you doctor too for his advice

Good look.… and the grabby claw is a good fun option!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So' date=' I guess doing it on your own is doable, just sucky? I could get one of this grabby claw things...[/quote']

It's doable. For sure. I had help but mostly my husband just listened to me whine.

New Life Started 07/24/12

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My BF stayed with me for 2 days after I came home. I had surgery on a Monday and was back to work the following Monday. I did really well during recovery.

Wow, That was fast! What did you do to recover so fast? I need to bounce back just like you did, please share.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I sure hope that it's doable, because I will be doing it sole...I could tell friends or family but I really rather not.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I went through the op alone and stayed 4 days in hospital. Coming home to 3 screaming kids, a loud husband and dogs barking was quite over whelming for me. Couldnt handle the noise or the presure of "not" doing anything. I would have much prefered to come home to a quiet house. Im a week post op. walk around ok, shower alone but cant bend down to pick things up.

I think it would be ok to belone if you had someone pop in twice a day, support via telephone/ or interent and that you operatioin went well and easy. Ask you doctor too for his advice

Good look.… and the grabby claw is a good fun option!

I too am scheduled for surgery 10/3 but am terrified because i have no support, i have decided to hire someone to help me clean/cook because i have two little kids. i also have unsupportive husband so i need to recover ASAP. Good luck :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just had surgery Thursday 3/21/13. Home today trying to get medication and Water and shake routine together. NOT EASY I am afraid I am not going to do something right and I'm looking a little nervous. Unless there is someone going with it with you face it you are alone. THEY CAN EAT NORMALY.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BeanitoDiego

      Still purging all of the larger clothing. This morning, a shirt that I ADORED wearing ended up on top. Hard to let it go, but it was also hard to let go of those habits that also no longer serve my highest good. Onward and upward!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Onedayatatime365

      Looking to connect with others who are also on the journey of better health. Post-Op Gastric Sleeve (4/11/24).
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • jparadigm

      Happy Wednesday!
       
      I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far! 
      It's been a bit of a struggle this last week...I'm hungry ALL the time.
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Have a great Wednesday too! Sorry you're hungry all the time, I'm pretty much the same..and I'm sick of eating the same food all the time.

    • ChunkCat

      Well, tomorrow I go in for an impromptu hiatal hernia repair after ending up in the ER over the weekend because I couldn't get food down and water was moving at a trickle... I've been having these symptoms on and off for a few weeks but Sunday was the worst by far and came with chest pain and trouble breathing. The ER PA thinks it is just esophagitis and that the surgeon and radiologist are wrong. But the bariatric surgeon swears it is a hernia, possibly a sliding one based on my symptoms. So he fit me into his schedule this week to repair it! I hope he's right and this sorts it out. He's going to do a scope afterwards to be sure there is nothing wrong with the esophagus. Here's hoping it all goes well!!
      · 4 replies
      1. AmberFL

        omgsh!! Hope all goes well!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

      2. gracesmommy2

        Hope you’re doing well!

      3. NickelChip

        I hope it goes well! Sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery!

      4. AmberFL

        How are you doing? any update?!

    • jparadigm

      Hello lovlies!
      Today is a beautiful day in west Michigan! I hope you all have a beautiful Tuesday and rest of your week!! 🤗
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×