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tracy226    0

tracy226
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I'm getting concerned about down time! I have 2 kids at home who cant drive but are very active in sports ect, my husband works, and my parents live out of town. I know its different for everyone but on the average, how bad is it and how long is the recovery time till you can get around a little bit?

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Hi Tracy,

You and I are in very similar situations. I have two children at home, ages 2 and 5. I moved out of state last year and have no family in the area. (Don't know many people yet, as far as that goes.) My husband has a fairly new job and doesn't have the ability to take much time off.

I was banded on May 21. The first few days were rough and I did need some support. After about day 3 or 4 I was fine. Yes, still some pain, but nothing I couldn't handle. I wasn't my old self yet, but able to get up to the kitchen and make a sandwich for the kids or pour them a bowl of Cereal. They spent a lot of time the first week and a half watching TV, but we got through it. Now a week and a half since surgery I am fine. I am still a little sore around my port, but nothing that would keep me from driving or doing my other daily activities.

Good luck to you.

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Thanks so much! I could use a few days off lol but a few weeks...no way! We're self employed and I'm the one who takes care of the paper end of it! But I guess I am in a better position than you are. My kids are 16 and 14 so they can do for theirselves and for me :o my concern is their games and practices and my work. Hopefully I wont be down for too long!

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I was able to drive the night I got out of the hospital (next day)It wasn't comfortable... but, I could do it. If your only concern is getting them around, you'll be able to do it. BUT, you'll need to rest inbetween.

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I was able to drive the night I got out of the hospital (next day)It wasn't comfortable... but, I could do it. If your only concern is getting them around, you'll be able to do it. BUT, you'll need to rest inbetween.

Thats good to hear! Thanks!! Now hopefully I wont have any complications!

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