How much time does my husband need to book off?

JoolieBoolie
on 4/19/12 1:36 pm - St. Thomas, ON, Canada

RNY on 05/11/12

I know everybody's surgery/experience is different but I'm hoping to get a better idea of how long I need my husband to stay home with me. I figure only a couple days after being released but he seems to think more like a week. I love the man dearly but I don't know that I want him home that long. LOL

How long did each of you need assistance at home?

HW 363lbs SW 283lbs

Susan B.
on 4/19/12 1:44 pm - Canada

RNY on 02/17/12

I feel the same way about my other half~perhaps he wants the time off work ;) I agree with you a couple of days is probably enough. After a couple of days home I was ok to get my own water etc, you are not eatting that much, mostly working on getting the protein drinks and water in. I slept alot, and watched daytime TV in between naps and walking.

I had a fair bit of pain post op from adhesions from previous surgeries, even with that after the first couple of days home I was happy to be alone.

From Orientation at TWH to Surgical date~6 months

TBIYTC
on 4/19/12 2:03 pm - Ontario, Canada

VSG on 02/29/12

I was glad to have my hubby home for two days (the weekend), but didn't really need him much. I think it would be way different if you had to be up taking care of little children and cooking for them. However, I just needed to take care of me - so no problem.

TBIYTC-The Best Is Yet To Come Referral-Mar 2011 Surgery Feb 29th, 2012

Jason W.
on 4/19/12 8:24 pm - Canada

You will need support from your husband indefinately.

Orientation Jan 8 2012 Group Nut/Surgery Class Jan 23 2012
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012    Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012    Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012    Optifast April 18 2012
RNY Surgery May 9 2012

Now if I could only grow an ass.....

happypants
on 4/19/12 9:02 pm - Ottawa, Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

Jason with the prize!!!!

I would say less is best. A few days just to help out when you don't feel your best then,

♫♪♪♫♪ I hoe-I hoe it's back to work he goes ♪♪♫

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

Surgery July 22, 2011 Starting weight 270 128 lbs lost Today's weight 142 lbs Ann

MisterDiminishing
on 4/19/12 9:08 pm - Windsor, Canada

RNY on 12/15/11

Unless something unusual happens, by the time you are discharged from hospital you will not need a round the clock caregiver. It probably wouldn't hurt to have someone home with you on the first day or two though.

HaroldC
on 4/19/12 10:48 pm - Canada

RNY on 12/20/11

I would plan from a total of 5 day starting with your surgery date. That will give you both flexabilty and avoid stress.

Good luck!

SW 291 GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

sam1am
on 4/20/12 12:23 am

VSG on 09/08/09

I don't imagine you'll need him at all. My hubby was off, but I didn't need him. Let him go to work and keep the remote control to yourself, lol!

Sandy
                "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody  else up"
                              Mark Twain          Animation One

Karen M.
on 4/20/12 12:27 am - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

Sandy, I was thinking the exact same thing. I was so tired and bleah, I didn't need anyone bugging me. LOL

Karen

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Rachel O.
on 4/20/12 1:01 am - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 03/02/12

I had my hubby take a week off. I loved having him home with me. We have a daughter who is 7 and his mother living with us. SO it made it really easy for me to just veg. I personally didn't use him much. Just for a walking buddy.

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