Hi Post-oppers! I'm trying to determine if my husband will need to take off from work after my surgery. Other than the day that you arrived home from the hospital, did you feel like you needed someone with you for the first couple of days? Thanks for any input!

My surgery was on a Thursday and I went home Sunday. My hubby was back to work Monday but our 12 year old son stayed home with me because he didn't want to leave me. He was a great helper! I think having someone with you on your first full day home is an excellent idea.

Edited June 4, 201511 yr by SandyS

My husband took a weeks vacation to stay home with me. I appreciated, VERY MUCH, having someone there as support, to help get things for me, to go on short walks outside with me, etc. I think it would be nice for you to have him for a couple of days if possible. Remember, you will have had major surgery. Perhaps he can schedule to be off a few days and if you don't need him he could return to work early...

My husband did not take off except for the day of surgery and two days after when I came home from the hospital.

My wife has taken this first week off. What an amazing woman! I really needed her here.

You don't really need anyone, but I know it has been nice having my husband home, at least for the first two days. Lol

My fiance stayed with me day of surgery and next day.. Then son stayed next three days, then fiancé next two days... It was great to have someone to get this for you and help you get around... Remember not to bend or try to lift anything !

Surgery this morning to room at 7 pm. Private room. Second conversation band to sleeve to bypass no more gerd. Hopefully i can get in water and protein. Pain but bearable great morphine pump

My husband is taking 5 days

I was sleeved On a Monday and my hubby stayed home 3 days and my Momma the other 2. You don't necessarily need the help physically but having someone to help you move from area to area when you are stir crazy, remind you to take you pain Meds, help you take short walks outside, etc.... Makes recovery a lot easier. ???? good luck to you!!

You won't physically need someone, but I'd say you will def need him emotionally. One or two days is a good idea.

I will be one week out tomorrow. My husband works weekends and took the weekend off. I have GREATLY appreciated this as we have 4 boys with the youngest being two! He has handled the children since we've been home from the hospital and it's been wonderful!

I have 2 three year old my husband gies back tomorrow 7 days plus he will get them off the bus for the next 2weeks i just get them dressed in am Thursday is a week for me just did the mile walk

Yea my husband took a week off to stay with me, it was a huge help because you know we can't do heavy lifting or certain things plus I didn't feel all that! Thank god for him.