Assistance Post Op? How much is TOO MUCH?
Hi everyone,
I live alone and am arranging for my sister to stay with me once I get home from surgery. Keep in mind she only lives 1.5 miles away from my house. How long after surgery do you need someone with you 24 hours a day (or do you)? She is willing to take time off of work but with 2 kids, I don't want to waste her PTO if I really don't need it.
Thanks!
~Suzy
I live alone and I didn't need anyone for even a minute after I got home from the hospital. I made sure all the heavy-lifting type tasks were done right before my surgery -- changing the kitty litter, laundry, yard work -- so I didn't need to worry about them right away. I was moving slower than normal and napping a lot but I was perfectly capable of taking care of myself and my pets (2 cats, 1 large-ish dog).
I guess it depends on how long you are in the hospital and how you react to surgery. I was in 2 nights after surgery. When I got home, I did not need any assistance. I had zero complications and very little pain.
My wife had the same surgery a year later and she had similar results as mine.
You just need to have someone drive you home from the hospital.
Surgery Date 04-22-14 HW 2011 388(lost 60lbs on WW, regained 40) Surgery Consult Weight 1/10/14 - 367 SW 357 - CW 9/15 210.
Stalls are your body's way of telling you not to get too cocky.
5K - 1st 59:00(9/14) PR 33:45(9/15)
10K - 1:14(10/15) 1/2 - 1st 3/20/16
Your message is encouraging. I lost 50lbs on WW and gained back 34lbs. I have since lost 12lbs. I am scheduled for surgery this Friday. I am trying to focus on positive feedback just to keep my spirit high. I am 5ft 3 and weigh 206 with severe joint knee pain and sleep apnea. I need to lose 70lbs to 80lbs. Thanks so much
Good luck and I hope everything goes well!
Surgery Date 04-22-14 HW 2011 388(lost 60lbs on WW, regained 40) Surgery Consult Weight 1/10/14 - 367 SW 357 - CW 9/15 210.
Stalls are your body's way of telling you not to get too cocky.
5K - 1st 59:00(9/14) PR 33:45(9/15)
10K - 1:14(10/15) 1/2 - 1st 3/20/16
The only thing you may need help with is lifting. I was told nothing over the weight of a gallon of milk for 8 weeks. I had someone carry a laundry basket up and down 2 flights of stairs a couple of times, and that was it.
Personally, I was happier being alone than having someone hover.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
