Support after surgery

kayakgirl
on 10/17/13 7:49 am - Canada

Hi all, I'm arranging for my support people for after surgery and need some advice. I have a 22 year old son in town and as far as the plan goes for now, he will be the one staying with me for one or two nights after I am released from hospital. I adore him but he is seriously lacking in the area of nurturing. I imagine that he will be happy to have me out of the hospital but he will have no idea what to do with me once I get home. I am quite independent but probably will need help for a few days. The question is how much and what kind of help will I need? And, from my description, will he be able to provide it? Thanks, Jennifer

Initial referral: March 21, 2013; Orientation: April 26, 2013 (OWMC); Nurse Practitioner: July 10, 2013; Nut/Beh: July 15, 2013; Pre-op Class: September 18, 2013; Internist: September 18, 2013; Surgeon: October 1, 2013; Surgery: November 25, 2013 (Dr. Yelle)

(deactivated member)
on 10/17/13 7:52 am - Straford, Canada

I didn't really "need" anything but having someone warm my broth, make me cream of wheat and occasionally get me ice water was nice. Otherwise I was pretty self sufficient. I would suppose they should know how to get you to your bariatric centre if the need be, just in case. I'm sure others will have their experiences to share. Hope you have an uneventful surgery and speedy healing!

Laurie C.
on 10/17/13 8:02 am - Collingwood, ON, Canada

Jennifer

You should be okay with your son, all you really need in the house is a person with a pulse and that's really just for reassurance.

Laurie

Surgery: June 11, 2012--Dr. Starr--Humber

LilyBugsMommy
on 10/17/13 11:37 am - Kingston, Canada

RNY on 03/12/13

Laurie C-Love it, lol!!!! OMG-that totally made my night!

Referral to Ottawa: Jan/11 Info Session: May/11 Nurse: Feb/12 Dietician/Behavourist/Abdominal Scan: Apr/12 Pre-op Education Class: Feb. 6/13 Meet Surgeon Feb.15/13 Surgery with Dr. Raiche March 12/13!!

The race isn't given to the swift nor the strong, but it's given to the ones who endure it to the end...

Delicious_Delilah
on 10/17/13 8:15 am - Ottawa, Canada

Agreed with the above posters. Just needed someone to be there in case of emergencies (and the occasional fetching of something). Other than that, you should be okay!

4-Jane
on 10/17/13 8:31 am - Canada

Helping by taking out the trash, caring for pets and grabbing the occasional beverage, the rest I did on my own, best wishes

Respectfully Jane

kayakgirl
on 10/17/13 8:54 am - Canada

Thanks everyone. Your responses have been quite reassuring!

Initial referral: March 21, 2013; Orientation: April 26, 2013 (OWMC); Nurse Practitioner: July 10, 2013; Nut/Beh: July 15, 2013; Pre-op Class: September 18, 2013; Internist: September 18, 2013; Surgeon: October 1, 2013; Surgery: November 25, 2013 (Dr. Yelle)

roxytrim
on 10/17/13 9:04 am - Cobourg, Canada

VSG on 04/12/13

yea, you will be good to go. Best for you to move around as much as possible anyway. Best wishes kayakgirl on surgery day.

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