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Hey Y'all, so my Surgery is this coming Tuesday! Im having the RNY, and I was just on the hospitals page, because im an obsessive planner, and saw a part where it said to bring an adult who can sign consent papers to be with you. Now, my Husbands in the military and we dont live super close to family, on top of that we JUST moved here, so I lined up a babysitter to watch them when my Husband comes to pick me up from the Hospital for Discharge, get the instructions and sign paperwork. But, the clinic didnt mention anything about needing a support person there the day of, so im wondering, how many of you guys went by yourself and didnt have someone in the waiting area for you? I kind of figured with Covid, that wouldnt be a thing anyways? I planned on having his number down and him for my emergency person, and I do have someone who can watch them IF theres an emergency, but its pretty late to get a Baby Sitter the day of surgery at this point. Im hoping im freaking out over nothing, and not having someone in the waiting area isnt a big deal?

I figured I cant be the first person this has happened too.

Thanks in advance!

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I don’t think you need to worry about this... I’m single with no kids and I don’t have any family nearby. I didn’t tell anyone about my surgery, so I didn’t even have anyone to pick me up from the hospital, let alone stay with me as a “support person.” I hired someone from a home care agency to pick me up and bring me home from the hospital. It was not an issue at all. And you’re right — with the COVID situation, most hospitals aren’t even allowing visitors right now. Mine didn’t. The nurses and hospital staff will take care of your medical needs, and while it might be nice to have a companion/support person, it is really not necessary.

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@BigSueThank you! Im an obsessive planner and everything was running so smoothly, that my brain snagged on that and I started to Panic some, thinking I wouldnt be able to get this surgery that ive worked so hard for. So thank you! That really helps.

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I agree. There's nothing to worry about. My kids are grown & my husband is my pick up. I had to call him to pick me up &as soon as he was downstairs he'd call to let me know & they took me dwn. U really don't need anyone but it's nice to hv someone bcuz u will hv to pick up meds b4 u get home. I don't know how old ur kids are but u will need to rest bcuz this is major surgery & ur body does need to heal. People are different. I needed a lil help for a few days after that I was able to tend to myself. I wasn't tired or anything but in a little pain from the incision sight other than that I was 👍. Good luck on ur new journey! Yaaay Michaela!! Welcome

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9 hours ago, ChiNaDoll2285 said:

I agree. There's nothing to worry about. My kids are grown & my husband is my pick up. I had to call him to pick me up &as soon as he was downstairs he'd call to let me know & they took me dwn. U really don't need anyone but it's nice to hv someone bcuz u will hv to pick up meds b4 u get home. I don't know how old ur kids are but u will need to rest bcuz this is major surgery & ur body does need to heal. People are different. I needed a lil help for a few days after that I was able to tend to myself. I wasn't tired or anything but in a little pain from the incision sight other than that I was 👍. Good luck on ur new journey! Yaaay Michaela!! Welcome

They're young, but I have help for after, hes actually managed to take Leave, which is like magic, they only willingly give leave when Kids are born, I swear. So everything was working beautifully and oh so smoothly and then that jumped out at me on the hospitals web page and I started worrying, because that threw a wrench in how well everything had been planned out!

Thanks for commenting, im way calmer today than I was last night, im actually excited, im down to 4 day!

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1 hour ago, Michaela.Lynn. said:

They're young, but I have help for after, hes actually managed to take Leave, which is like magic, they only willingly give leave when Kids are born, I swear. So everything was working beautifully and oh so smoothly and then that jumped out at me on the hospitals web page and I started worrying, because that threw a wrench in how well everything had been planned out!

Thanks for commenting, im way calmer today than I was last night, im actually excited, im down to 4 day!

Yes it is a miracle for the military. My husband is retired Airforce & from his civilian job. Yaaaay, uncle Sam! 👍

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Hi Michaela,

Good luck on your surgery mine is also tomorrow! I will be happy to finally end this pre-op diet.

See you on the other side 🙂

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Just now, Flaca526 said:

Hi Michaela,

Good luck on your surgery mine is also tomorrow! I will be happy to finally end this pre-op diet.

See you on the other side 🙂

Good Luck to you as well!

Ill be glad once the Magnesium has worn off, thats for sure.

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