Family Asks Questions
More questions from family members, asking about an upcoming hysterectomy:
Q: Should I plan to take time off from my job when my wife comes home from the hospital?
A: Ideally, the patient should have someone with her for several days upon arriving home. She will tire easily and her movement will be limited in those first days home. Her main focus is on resting and pain control during this time. If there are small children in the home, she will require someone there to look after them, prepare meals, etc.
Read more about Family Support for the hysterectomy patient here.
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I had live in help for 3 weeks post op and that was barely enough. I do have 4 kids and was essentially on my own after 3 weeks. The first week the only things I could do for me was sleep, get drinks and pain meds.
if you can manage the time she will appreciate it.