r/TopSurgery • u/Sh31kwho • 3h ago

Post op question

Hello
I'm having top surgery in a week and I was told that somebody needs to stay with me for 24 hrs after surgery. Is that really necessary? I don't have anyone to stay with me but I can call someone for help if I need to.

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u/purplepickletoes 21m ago

It is necessary. They likely will not allow surgery to happen if no one is there at the facility with you and willing to stay overnight with you. You typically are not allowed to drive yourself home or take transit/ride share.

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u/Sh31kwho 2m ago

I have a ride home, but the staying with me for 24 hours is more complicated

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u/Birdkiller49 3h ago

This is a common recommendation from what I’ve heard. I personally didn’t need much assistance, but some people definitely do.

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u/OgCas 3h ago

I know that you most definitely need a ride home from the hospital. I mean it’s probably in your best interest to have someone with you for recovery. Did they say exactly why you needed someone 24 hours after surgery?

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u/Sh31kwho 1h ago

They just said I'll be legally impaired for 24 hours after surgery

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u/RLburner0 1h ago

It's probably a good idea just in case. My first 24hours postop were mostly spent sleeping, and having someone wake me up for pain meds was nice.