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Amanda1703
Amanda1703

Hi guys , I am due for my op In December ..loads of questions but first one is when I can I go home I live alone and early fifties ? I will stay with family when released from hospital but just wondering when I will be able to go back to my own home ?? 

Well done to you all for the great advice on here ..not as scary as I thought , I am nervous as I had an aneurism when I last had an operation , but I'm sure they will be aware of that ..

how big is the scar , Andy how hard is it to sleep on your back I have always slept on my tummy lol ..

anyway thanks for all advice in advance biggrin

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  • elaine23679
    elaine23679 Amanda1703

    Posted

    Hi Mandy I got my grabber and extra long shoe horn off Amazon.... choice of colours... 
    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 elaine23679

      Posted

      Thanks Elaine 

      I have ordered one of E bay says it's a good one time will tell ...

  • kathy0372
    kathy0372 Amanda1703

    Posted

    I stayed with my son and daughter in law for 3 weeks, then went home. I understand you are nervous, I was also. It was my first surgery, you will be fine. I was surprised it was less pain than I expected. Don't get me wrong it was painful, but I prepared for a lot more. Good luck to you and stay on this blog, these hipsters are wonderful and very helpful.

    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 kathy0372

      Posted

      Hi Kathy 

      thanks for your advice , hope you are fully recovered now 

      love the hipsters and glad to be part of the gang smile

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h Amanda1703

    Posted

    Hi Mandy, Ok First of you you must inform the hospital of everything. They will not let you out. Have you got any Friends/Family who would be willing to help you? PLEASE make that list of things to do now. Also the red cross are amazing. Also get yourself a good supply of Microwave foods, which will deliever to you. Eg oakhouse foods. You will have to sleep on your back. You will be a raised loo seat, a walking stick, crutches. A slippery sheet for getting into bed. Regards Amanda 
    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 amanda1827h

      Posted

      Hi Amanda 

      thanks for the info , much appreciated ..I will go to my mums for a couple of days , but there is nothing better than having your own place to recover if that makes sense , I will also have to share a bed with my mum , so I am not looking forward to that lol 

      how are you after your opp ?  I do hope you made a full recovery 

      x

    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h Amanda1703

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      Hi Mandy,Thanks for your reply.You really ought to have someone look after you in your own home.Where doyou live It will take you at least 6 weeks to get back to normal!! If not longer. please sleep I you're own bed.You will really need to remain on your back!! Regards Amanda you

    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 amanda1827h

      Posted

      Hi Amanda ...

      i live 20mins away from my family members and feel isolated whilst I have been like this , my mum wants me to move in with her ..but it's better if she comes here as we will have our own beds ...I will keep trying to convince her. .... I Live in Margam South Wales am waiting to move back to Neath 

      thanks Amand

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