My surgery will be on Nov 27th at Barnes Jewish Hospital. I have read from here as well as other blogs that one should leave the hospital as soon as possible. Apparently, both the doctors and/or insurances encourage less hospital for various reasons. #1 - avoid getting a disease or infection from other patients. #2 - insurances wants to save money.
I did not stay overnight at neither of my daughter's birth. I was fine and went home. However, looking back, it was a bit exhausting.
With the Spinal surgery, I want to make sure that I can have all the physical and occupational therapy I need to be independent and not hurry it until I am comfortable doing the functions with adequate help.
During my consultation with another great surgeon in San Diego, I was told that 7-10 days at the hospital then 1-3 weeks at a rehab center. So imagine my surprise when Dr Bridwell's staff said much less and rarely need rehab.
Any opinion and experience, advise?
My husband is renting an apt at the Metro Loft across the street for 3 weeks. He can work and I can have more space to wander in the middle of the night. If necessary, I could walk the hallways via elevators and work as security.
Thanks,
Gardenia
I did not stay overnight at neither of my daughter's birth. I was fine and went home. However, looking back, it was a bit exhausting.
With the Spinal surgery, I want to make sure that I can have all the physical and occupational therapy I need to be independent and not hurry it until I am comfortable doing the functions with adequate help.
During my consultation with another great surgeon in San Diego, I was told that 7-10 days at the hospital then 1-3 weeks at a rehab center. So imagine my surprise when Dr Bridwell's staff said much less and rarely need rehab.
Any opinion and experience, advise?
My husband is renting an apt at the Metro Loft across the street for 3 weeks. He can work and I can have more space to wander in the middle of the night. If necessary, I could walk the hallways via elevators and work as security.
Thanks,
Gardenia
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