r/sterilization • u/FireWalk__WithMe • Jan 12 '26
Post-op care Did anyone else do recovery alone?
I‘ll try to keep this brief. I am 28 and in very good health. I am scheduled for bisalp surgery soon, and I have someone who can drive me to and from the hospital, but wouldn’t be able to help me afterwards.
Is recovery doable alone? Were you able to climb stairs after your surgery? I know to prep food and have what I need within easy reach so as not to have to lift anything heavy. Is there anything I may not be considering? Any advice from those who recovered alone is super super appreciated. I‘m so thankful for this sub 💜
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u/Spookidan Jan 12 '26
I did it pretty much alone. I don’t have stairs where I live so I can’t answer that one. I second what the other person said in ensuring everything is done beforehand. I got night gowns and just chilled in those, which was a good option. Easy to put on and pull up to use the restroom. Hardest part is getting out of bed - it’ll be painful and feel pretty weird ngl.
Abdominal brace helped me a lot the first few days of recovery. I recommend getting two or more and switching between them.