Help Post-op

I am having surgery tomorrow and am wondering how much help I will need after I get out of the hospital. I can not depend on the person that I thought would help me out once I get home. :- ( Will I be able to get up and around to get my water & protein drinks, or would it be wise to call a family member to fly in to stay with me? Thanks for your help

If Doctor V is your surgeon you are probably having laparoscopic so I'm not sure how much help you will need. I had Open RNY and I needed help for about a wee****il I finally beg my wife to go back to work. Don't take any chances call a family member or friend. Better safe than sorry.

Hi Julie I was a lap pt. I agree that you might ask someone to come in for a few days anyway! I was back to work in 1 week(sit down job). I needed naps for the first month then I was ok. I slept alot the first week but I was able to do for myself. I think its a good idea to have someone there while you shower/bathe etc. And you might wants someone for moral support! That may be more important than anything! Its not that I was hurting but I felt pretty goofy after all the anesthesia and pain meds in the hosp. Better safe than sorry! Best wishes, you are going to do great! Sally

So how are you doing??