Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 I would like to know if any of you have gone through this alone? I have family here, but just yesterday was talking to my Mom about this surgery and she thinks I should just to go a nutritionist that my aunt went to and forget the surgery. That ain't gonna happen unless I don't get insurance approval. And I told my Mom I have decided to do this and it is all I am living for right now. So, she said "who is going to take care of you?" I know it might be good to have someone make liquids for you as soon as you get home from the hospital, but can one do this on their own? Do I need to have someone drive me from the hospital after surgery? I would be coming from Cleveland and I guess have to stay in a hotel for a few days? But could I drive? Or am I going to be like an invalid for awhile who needs help? Also I live upstairs no elevator - my mom said I might not be able to go up and down steps?? Also - how much work must one take off to do this? Please answer :-) Carole Hi Carole, I drove myself to the hospital and 6 days later drove myself home. My husband visited me for a half hour or so on two occations during my hospital stay. I came home to an emply house - he took the boys out for the day so I could get some rest. Within 4 hrs I had made myself some dinner. The following day I cooked sunday dinner for 8, drove to church in the morning, did some lite shopping, served dinner and then rested most of the day. By monday morning, I was alone with my two little ones 4 & 1 1/2 yr old - my 10 yr old had school. I was able to serve 3 square meals a day and do very lite housework . After 2 wks I was doing laundry and every thing else around here. I had virtually no help. I was basically on my own. I did rest most days on and off all day and took 2 naps aday for almost 5 wks. I felt fine by 6 wks out. I was able to walk up two flights of stairs slowly after 1 week. You can do it alone if you must. Best wishes. Resa open DS 2-12-2001 Dr J Macura, Staten Island, NY 270 then 202 today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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