I'm glad to know that the hair issue was shared by so many and I so appreciate all the replies. Hopefully, the following questions will also be of interest to other people going into surgery.
What kind of help did you need when you got home? In other words, which tasks couldn't you manage alone?
How long did you need the help for each task that you couldn't do on your own?
I realize that the answers will vary drastically because of differences in age, number of fusions, location of fusions, general health before surgery, etc. However, I would like to get an idea of the potential issues that will keep me from being the independent person I've always been.
Here's my situation: I live in Utah and my surgery will be in NYC. My daughter will be with me during the two weeks before I can travel home. Then, my god daughter, a mature 17 year old, will be with me for another two weeks. After that, I am planning to let people shop for me, but I am HOPING I can basically live on my own. Well, I do have my dog, but she hasn't learned any care giving skills.
Please be honest, and tell me if you think I need to make some additional arrangements.
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
What kind of help did you need when you got home? In other words, which tasks couldn't you manage alone?
How long did you need the help for each task that you couldn't do on your own?
I realize that the answers will vary drastically because of differences in age, number of fusions, location of fusions, general health before surgery, etc. However, I would like to get an idea of the potential issues that will keep me from being the independent person I've always been.
Here's my situation: I live in Utah and my surgery will be in NYC. My daughter will be with me during the two weeks before I can travel home. Then, my god daughter, a mature 17 year old, will be with me for another two weeks. After that, I am planning to let people shop for me, but I am HOPING I can basically live on my own. Well, I do have my dog, but she hasn't learned any care giving skills.
Please be honest, and tell me if you think I need to make some additional arrangements.
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
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