Laurie,
I know it sounds amazing, but yes, they are usually up and sitting in a chair within 24 hours after surgery. Jamie had her surgery on a Tuesday, Wednesday she was sitting in a chair and went for her first walk, Thursday went to P.T., Friday went to P.T. and walked up and down the stairs, and we were told she could go home Saturday. She didn't go home until Sunday, for two reasons: 1) a nurse messed up with her pain meds Friday night and I wasn't sure her pain was properly controlled and 2) her bowels hadn't moved and they wanted that to happen before she left. So, as you can see, your doctor's plan is unrealistic. Remember, you always have the right to request another day in the hospital if you think your son needs it.
Mary Lou
I know it sounds amazing, but yes, they are usually up and sitting in a chair within 24 hours after surgery. Jamie had her surgery on a Tuesday, Wednesday she was sitting in a chair and went for her first walk, Thursday went to P.T., Friday went to P.T. and walked up and down the stairs, and we were told she could go home Saturday. She didn't go home until Sunday, for two reasons: 1) a nurse messed up with her pain meds Friday night and I wasn't sure her pain was properly controlled and 2) her bowels hadn't moved and they wanted that to happen before she left. So, as you can see, your doctor's plan is unrealistic. Remember, you always have the right to request another day in the hospital if you think your son needs it.
Mary Lou
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