OrganicLife
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One thing that I forgot to suggest is that if you can get a recliner at either an airBnB or a hotel that would be great because it isn't easy sleeping flat in a bed flat right away, especially if you have to go open for your surgery. That is another reason I recommend staying in the hospital as long as you can. One reason is for the hydration from iv fluids and secondly the adjustable hospital bed with side rails to help yourself get in an out.
BTW surgeons who are sending DS patients home after one night, well I think they are jackasses and doing harm to patients. just my two cents. I struggled very hard with hydration after my DS so I was very happy my Dr kept me 4 days plus Cameron had surgery the day of the last night i was ther and I knew if I went home that morning of hi's surgery that I wouldn't have been able to come back in...so he was just down tall about ten rooms from me. That was a huge relief. I ended up coming back in the next day when he released because his lung cavity filled with fluid/blood and he had to get a chest drain.That was a fun night....not .
I'm having mine on the 17th, and will be sent out (as long as there aren't any complications) on the 20th or 21st.
That's a great idea about the recliner. I will ask them as I go through the air bnb's. If not, I will ask if I could have extra pillows.....this way I can prop myself up some. I do have to say, the air bnb's are cheaper then the hotels. Some come with washer and dryers, with a full kitchen, showers, towels, toiletries, yards with pools, separate bedroom from the living room. I've found many under $100.00 per night.