So I finally got my surgery date, it is March 1st! Couple questions, being a single mom with two boys I need to arrange childcare as well as someone to stay with me. How long after surgery were you comfortable staying alone and taking care of the kids? Also how long before y'all drove. RNY 3/1.????

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I have my surgery on the same exact day, and am kind've in the same situation. My girls are 2 (twins, born in April 6th) and am in the same predicament. My mom will be able to help me for a couple of days but I'm so nervous for afterwards.

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I know,it's so much to figure out. My boys are 12 and 9 so they are pretty independent but still,school, lunches,etc. I have support just need to plan out how long I'll need it.good luck to us.????

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I was worried too, because I am the primary caregiver to my handicapped husband. My doctor said I'd be back to driving in a week, but I actually drove 2 days after surgery. I never had pain, and I feel well enough to do whatever I was doing before surgery. I can grocery shop and run short errands. I just have not attempted to push his wheelchair yet. The doctor said I could, and that I could lift 25 lbs.

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I had my surgery 10 days ago like u I'm a single mother to a 1 yr old and a 4 yr old and I stayed w my mother when I got outta hospital day 3 and then after that I had my kids it's a little uncomfortable but def doable us single mom's just gotta do what we gotta do

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Thanks for the input. Good to know it's doable! ????

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