Do I need to have someone with me when I go home after surgery? I don't want my husband to take more than one day off if needed. He doesn't really have any time off since it's a new job.

It's my understanding that someone must drive u home from the hospital maybe u could arrange for another family member or a friend to pick u up and drive you home if your husband cannot best of luck

My husband will take me home. He was going to take Friday off. Just not sure if I will leave we'd or thusday. I guess I am asking should I have someone with me my first day home

I live alone and managed just fine after surgery. Unless you have complications of some sort I don't see the necessity of having someone there. It will help you be more active anyway, which is good.

I had all my "stuff" reafy before I went to the hospital. Including a thermos to keep hot broth by my bed. It is good to move around as much as you can. My pain was more soreness. I only took meds the first night home, but of course everyone is different. Best.

You could have your husband pick you up after work. My understanding is, the day you are released from the hospital ends at the end of the day 11:59 PM. It is true at my hospital but check with yours just in case. My husband will pick me up around 6:30 PM.

I was told by the hospital/doctor: You are not allowed to drive for five days after surgery and the hospital won't release you unless you have ride.

I managed fine on my own the day after surgery and beyond. You shouldn't drive while you are still on pain meds, but if you are just staying home all day, you should have no trouble caring for yourself.

I drove myself home 5 hours three days post op...I wasnt taking any pain meds. I live alone and was able to take care of myself, 2 cats, 3 dogs and 2 horses by myself just fine. I was a a little sore and tired, but there was nothing I needed help with. The the 20 pound lifting limit was easy to manage and work with....just took a couple extra trips to get the horses fed.

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Thanks guys, but I really didn't feel that bad. It was pretty much business as usual as soon as I got home. My neck fusion surgery was way worse and there were LOTS of pain meds involved. I had my mom come stay with me for 10 days for that one.

Thanks I appreciate the input. I think I will be ok home alone. This way my husband can save his time for a future vacation

I would have been fine without help, but my mom insisted. I finally kicked her out after 3 days. That said, everyone is different, some folks are really weak and need a little extra help. I did not. I was only in the hospital overnight, never needed narcotics for pain and went back to work the next week, (early). They probably WILL require you have someone to drive you home. Early on I'd asked if I could take a cab and they told me absolutely not for liability reasons they want to release you into the care of "someone".