Ack, my day after surgery help can't be there

My brother offered to help me for a couple of days after a TT, BL, BA and he has to go out of town for work.
 
I have surgery on April 25th and it's same day surgery so I'll be home right away.  Would I be ok if I have meds and food etc if I just hang out on the recliner in the living room not far from the bathroom?

DH is taking my surgery day off and has a hard time doing another one, it's a busy time for them.

Anyone have any input?

Thanks!   Tess

Personally I would want someone there the day after my surgery. My Dr. also required that someone be w/ me the first 48 hours after surgery. True you're not going to be doing much but if anything happened and you were alone there would be a problem. I know just going from the recliner to the bathroom was somewhat of an issue for me (I had an issue w/ anesthesia and passing out in the hospital). Also just the little things like getting you water or food or to pick something up off the floor you'll find you need someone. Is there anyone else that you can have come over and just sit w/ you during the day while your husband is at work?

I agree with Sonnie. I was in the hospital two nights after my lbl and ba/bl, and even on the third day, out of the hospital, I really needed my husband's help. Being under anesthesia for so long hinders your reflexes some and can leave you with a "foggy brain" type feeling for several days out of surgery. Also,standing, even slowly, can leave you a little light headed at first.

I had a really super quick recovery from my surgery, but I don't think I could have managed without my dh the first few days.

Is there a neighbor you could ask to check in on you, or a visiting nurse service you could at least get for the first day or two?

I have always been alone during the day after my surgeries, We are self employed so he has to go to work or his guys dont work right. So he sets me up on the recliner with my meds, drink & some food  I dont eat much post op, telephone & remote control and I am fine for the day if I were to take a percocet I would sleep all day, you should be fine. I just had surgery on Monday for backfat removal, he picked me up took me home from the facility then he went out to pick up my meds & water ice he ate chinese food and I laid on the recliner and today is Wednesday *& I am fine.
when I had my TT I also had a hysterectomy at the same time and that was diffrent from this last surgery
GOOD LUCK Susan

Could your husband work on the day of your surgery instead?  He could pick you up from the surgery center, and that way,  he could take the day after your surgery off instead of sitting around in a waiting room while they work on you.

That is what my husband is going to do. My oldest son (in college) will be dropping me off for my surgery at 8:00am, and then the doctors will call my husband when I'm done.  They want to keep me for a few hours in their recovery room anyway, so it seemed a waste to have my husband sit in the waiting room, and worry....I'd rather have him home with me when I need him.

Just a thought..

Like many of the other posters, I would recommend someone be with you for a day or two after your surgery.  I had an extended TT (anchor-cut) and BR/BL in January and spent one night in the hospital.  Overall, I had an amazingly easy recovery, with the exception of one problem the first day I was home.  I had spent the night in the recliner and when I got up to use the bathroom in the morning, apparently I stood up too quickly, because I got lightheaded and within seconds, passed out cold in the hallway.  Fortunately, my hubby was right there beside me   - although he was unable to catch me because I fell forward, at least he went down with me, held onto me until I "came to", and then helped me up and back to the recliner.  I certainly don't want to scare you unnecessarily - just giving you a personal example of what can happen.

Debby

Personally, I would want to have someone in the house with me at least for that first day or two. My DH worked from home - and I didn't need him much, but for those times when I did, I was thankful to have him there. BTW, I had a very common reaction to the pain meds post -op which is dizzyness and feeling weak and incredible nausea - I experienced those in the hospital while I had the nurses nearby to help me go to the bathroom. If you have this reaction at home by yourself it could be a problem.

i had my surgery on tuesday, and was discharged on friday (i had low potassium and hemoglobin count so i had to have a transfusion and extra IV's)  my hubby took the week off to help with changing dressings, etc....   he rented a hospital bed and a walker (he is soooo cool!)  so after a week i was a little more self-sufficient and he felt comfortable leaving me alone at night, since he works graveyard...

i'm doing better now and don't need much assistance...


jeris

Wow!  Thank you all so much for the replies!  I appreciate it very much.  DH is going to take the day of the surgery and the day after and then I think his Mom will come up for  a day or two.

So I think I am covered!    Any other advice is welcome!

Tess