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I live alone and will probably be asking my mom to come stay with me for a few days post surgery. How much help from others did you need when you got home from the hospital, if any? I want to be able to tell my mom how long to anticipate staying with me , while still balancing my sanity ;-)

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Everyone is different. I didn't need any help after I got home from the hospital.

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I agree with it depends on u... I didn't need any help.... I was a little sore but felt like a period.... Good luck

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Everyone is different, but... I needed no pain Meds after being discharged. I shopped all over Tijuana day 1 and 2 post op, I flew back from San Diego by myself on day 3 (had to ask for help with my luggage because of lifting restriction), went grocery shopping for everything I needed for my full liquid diet and then drove myself home 5 hours day 4, plowed my driveway with the ATV day 5 (I had to get someone else to shovel the steps because of my weight restrictions). I live by myself and was able to take care of myself, 2 horses, 3 dogs, and 3 cats just fine. Back to work part time day 7. I was pretty tired, but my 1/2 days at work allowed for a nap everyday.

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I really didn't need help taking care of myself. I needed help getting up out of the recliner a few times because my stomach was too sore the first couple days. But after that I just mainly needed help taking care of my 4 year old, which her father did.

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