I don't really have anyone in my life that I want around me while I'm recovering. Do you really need 24 hour assistance??? Should I hire a service?

Thanks!

Okay.... So prepping for foods beforehand' date=' maybe getting a cane to help me get up and a grabby claw for picking stuff up. I think I'm gonna solo it, folks! I'm pretty physically strong, so that's worth something, yeah? Wish me luck![/quote']

It's funny you should mention the grabby claw. A few weeks after surgery my 5 year old insisted on getting a cheapie version at the dollar store, we got that thing home and I said DARN, WHY DIDN'T WE BUY ONE OF THESE WEEKS AGO?!!! LOL

Seriously though, it's a pretty good idea. I wasn't able to bend over and pick things up for almost two weeks. Luckily for me, my 5 year old daughter was always eager to help my out with that.

I don't think you'll need a cane to walk. Just take it slow. One thing that helped me a lot was putting a sturdy chair next to the bed. Getting in and out of bed can be the trickiest thing after surgery in my opinion. You can use the chair to steady yourself and for leverage.

Good luck to you!!!

Oh, well I meant I'd use the cane to get up from sitting and junk. Bed chair isn't a bad idear either! Thanks!!

I helped my sister after her surgery for about 5 days. I helped her by getting things she needed and kinda was there for support After day 5, she was more independent. You should be fine! I wish you had someone you'd want around enough to help you, but ypu'll make do with what you've got. Good luck to you and cheers to a speedy recovery

Does anyone else hurt when they hiccup?

When is your surgery? I wish you the best.... You can do it solo just take it easy the first few days.

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I'm still waiting to hear back from the insurance company. Hopefully by Oct!

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.

My dr told me to take 3 weeks from work but i really dont want to(cant afford it). How did u feel going to work so "soon"?

I'm still waiting to hear back from the insurance company. Hopefully by Oct!

GOOD LUCK ****hugs****

I'm still waiting to hear back from the insurance company. Hopefully by Oct!

I called my insurance company to see what was going on, they told me it was approved I called my surgeon with the approval ref number , he schedule me for two weeks after that.... Good luck, try giving them a call make sure your paperwork didn't get pushed to the side, should not take longer than 10 days to let u know if your approved....

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I just got the call! Insurance approved, yo!

I just got the call! Insurance approved' date=' yo![/quote']

Great news! Congrats!! I will basically be recovering alone too. I do have a supportive husband, but he needs to work. I also have two young boys, so I will have no choice but to get up and drive them to school and babysitter. Only concern I have is lifting my 1.5 year-old into the car seat. I've had two c-sections, one that left me with an open incision for 6 months, so this laparoscopic surgery has to be easier than that!?!?! I should be coming home from hospital exactly three weeks from today, so I'll know soon!

I just got the call! Insurance approved' date=' yo![/quote']

That's awesome! Congrats! Betcha got sweaty palms, butterflies in your stomach and felt like jumping up and down for joy! Happy for you!

I just got the call! Insurance approved' date=' yo![/quote']

did your doctor give you a date yet?

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Not yet! But I should be setting up one soon!

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!