Post-op concerns......please read and respond......thanks!

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Hi Everyone,

I've been catching up on posts, and I started thinking (after

reading)....

I don't have a recliner chair....

The couch I have is super soft and comfy, but even now at this

moment, I have trouble getting in or out of it, whether I'm sitting

on it or lying on it....

How long will I need help post-op? My husband has to put in for his

vacation time for 2007, in January...for the entire year.

Could someone give me an estimate of how long I might need help doing

things or getting up or out of bed??????

However, I DO have a body pillow with a nice suede-like cover on it.

Could someone explain how it can help me? (I thought I read something

about body pillows, but can't remember how it should be used to help).

Anxiety creeping up and I don't want it to escalate because I am a

nervous type as it is. (I already take Xanax, for my muscle spasms in

my back, not as as tranquilizer, so that's not an option).

Please help. Thanks in advance!

Hugs,

Cathy

305/and waiting for a surgery date

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I'm totally new here, have never posted before.

I had my surgery 7 days ago and I have a 3 year yr. old, I had my

siser in law with me and my husband until Sat. am. I was out of the

hospital on Tues. the 5th. in the evening.

I have a recliner chair and that has been where I am sleeping. I

tried the bed, but not being able to stablize my stomach in one

position made me move to the couch. (recliner) - I am walking

around quite good and getting down all my fluids - so I'd say in

your case you might want some help for about at least week or maybe

two given what I am going through. I am alone today (1st day) - and

it was kinda hard to get on my socks!

Take care and hang in there - it's not that bad!!!!

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I've been catching up on posts, and I started thinking (after

> reading)....

>

> I don't have a recliner chair....

>

> The couch I have is super soft and comfy, but even now at this

> moment, I have trouble getting in or out of it, whether I'm

sitting

> on it or lying on it....

>

> How long will I need help post-op? My husband has to put in for

his

> vacation time for 2007, in January...for the entire year.

>

> Could someone give me an estimate of how long I might need help

doing

> things or getting up or out of bed??????

>

> However, I DO have a body pillow with a nice suede-like cover on

it.

> Could someone explain how it can help me? (I thought I read

something

> about body pillows, but can't remember how it should be used to

help).

>

>

> Anxiety creeping up and I don't want it to escalate because I am a

> nervous type as it is. (I already take Xanax, for my muscle spasms

in

> my back, not as as tranquilizer, so that's not an option).

>

> Please help. Thanks in advance!

>

> Hugs,

> Cathy

> 305/and waiting for a surgery date

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Cathy,

You'll want to find something that is easy to get in and out of...and that

super soft couch aint it. Getting in and out of bed was hard the first 2-3

days..you know, the part from sitting to going flat on your side or back!

Yikes! Thats what's nice about a chair or a recliner,,easy in and out. Though

being comfortable while your in it is imp. too. If you have a strong arm to

help you up, it makes things a lot easier : )

Your recovery time depends a lot on you, your age, etc. But I'de say,

generally, help is very nice the first week post-op. You'll be sore and very

fatigued at first.

Hugs, D.

sarrah345 sarrah345@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I've been catching up on posts, and I started thinking (after

reading)....

I don't have a recliner chair....

The couch I have is super soft and comfy, but even now at this

moment, I have trouble getting in or out of it, whether I'm sitting

on it or lying on it....

How long will I need help post-op? My husband has to put in for his

vacation time for 2007, in January...for the entire year.

Could someone give me an estimate of how long I might need help doing

things or getting up or out of bed??????

However, I DO have a body pillow with a nice suede-like cover on it.

Could someone explain how it can help me? (I thought I read something

about body pillows, but can't remember how it should be used to help).

Anxiety creeping up and I don't want it to escalate because I am a

nervous type as it is. (I already take Xanax, for my muscle spasms in

my back, not as as tranquilizer, so that's not an option).

Please help. Thanks in advance!

Hugs,

Cathy

305/and waiting for a surgery date

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[Guest guest]

Cathy,

I have a reclining leather couch I didn't even use the recliner part

of it. I just didn't need too. It will depend on if you are open or

lap, and how well you are healing. I had trouble sleeping the first 2

nights at home because I don't sleep on my back. I finally made

myself sleep on my side the 3rd night, and each night got better and

better. Your body needs to adjust.

My surgery was on a Wednesday, I was home on Friday. My husband took

off work from Wednesday to that Sunday (he works every other weekend

as well). I was home for 2 weeks by myself and I was just fine. I

was actually up and walking Wal-Mart the Saturday I got home lol. It

will all depend on how you feel.

I wish you the best.

Molly

LAP RNY 10/4/06

318/270/150

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I've been catching up on posts, and I started thinking (after

> reading)....

>

> I don't have a recliner chair....

>

> The couch I have is super soft and comfy, but even now at this

> moment, I have trouble getting in or out of it, whether I'm sitting

> on it or lying on it....

>

> How long will I need help post-op? My husband has to put in for his

> vacation time for 2007, in January...for the entire year.

>

> Could someone give me an estimate of how long I might need help doing

> things or getting up or out of bed??????

>

> However, I DO have a body pillow with a nice suede-like cover on it.

> Could someone explain how it can help me? (I thought I read something

> about body pillows, but can't remember how it should be used to help).

>

>

> Anxiety creeping up and I don't want it to escalate because I am a

> nervous type as it is. (I already take Xanax, for my muscle spasms in

> my back, not as as tranquilizer, so that's not an option).

>

> Please help. Thanks in advance!

>

> Hugs,

> Cathy

> 305/and waiting for a surgery date

>

[Guest guest]

Cathy

take it from a pro at being a worry wart you will be just fine! I

have a recliner but didn't use it either. I couldn't use the lever

(didn't want to pull on it)on the side to put my feet up or get up.

I stayed sitting on my couch with my feet up. My couch is comfy too

so I took a stiff pillow and put it behind my back for more support.

I spent most of the first couple of days in my cozy bed I have a

wedge pillow (for acid reflux) so I used that and more pillows where

I needed them and just adjusted them to be comfy.

My hubby took off the day of my surgery and was with me after work at

home and in the hospital. I slept most of the time in the hospital

inbetween walks so I wasnt lonely at all. My surgery was on a

Wednesday and I went home on Friday on Tuesday I was walking walmart.

I was home by myself for 2weeks and did fine.

Just remember to treat yourself to nice sheets, slippers and robe,

jammies and comfy socks and you will be on cloud nine. I bet you will

do just fine.

Tracey in VA

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > I've been catching up on posts, and I started thinking (after

> > reading)....

> >

> > I don't have a recliner chair....

> >

> > The couch I have is super soft and comfy, but even now at this

> > moment, I have trouble getting in or out of it, whether I'm

sitting

> > on it or lying on it....

> >

> > How long will I need help post-op? My husband has to put in for

his

> > vacation time for 2007, in January...for the entire year.

> >

> > Could someone give me an estimate of how long I might need help

doing

> > things or getting up or out of bed??????

> >

> > However, I DO have a body pillow with a nice suede-like cover on

it.

> > Could someone explain how it can help me? (I thought I read

something

> > about body pillows, but can't remember how it should be used to

help).

> >

> >

> > Anxiety creeping up and I don't want it to escalate because I am

a

> > nervous type as it is. (I already take Xanax, for my muscle

spasms in

> > my back, not as as tranquilizer, so that's not an option).

> >

> > Please help. Thanks in advance!

> >

> > Hugs,

> > Cathy

> > 305/and waiting for a surgery date

> >

>