Assistance Post Op? How much is TOO MUCH?
I always get asked to reach the stuff on top shelves in stores. But stuff down low, I just learn to do without. If it hits the floor, it's gone.
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.
I went home from the hospital on post-op Day Two. The next day was Memorial Day so hubby was home but on post-op Day 4 I was completely on my own....and driving! I didn't do anything stupid like violate lifting instructions but I didn't need any pain meds and didn't need anyone hovering over me either.
I'd have her on stand-by but don't have her waste her PTO unless it's absolutely necessary. Hopefully you won't have any complications but if you do, you'll want the help then.
Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4
Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!
Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15
I didn't need someone with me 24 hours a day at all post-op. I was pretty able to get around by myself and take care of things, if very slowly..
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
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on 8/11/15 5:02 pm
Upon arriving home from the hospital after a 2-day stay (during which I walked a lot and drank as much water as I could), I was able to take care of myself, although it was very nice to be pampered by my husband for a few days. I think having someone there for one day just to make sure you're okay will do wonders for your peace of mind. Even 12 hours will probably be enough.
psychoticparrot
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