Why exactly do you need a 24/7 caretaker for after surgery?

March 2, 2020
Asked By:Affectionate9097 in Sea Girt, NJ

I have abdominal/flank lipo, BBL, fat transfer to breast, and abdominoplasty scheduled. I know these are really major surgeries with a lot of recovery time. But, I live alone and I'm really uncomfortable personally and culturally asking someone I know to watch me 24/7 for a while. I feel like I can take care of the basics fine with some prep, and major complications I'd need help with seem very very low. Am I missing anything? Why are people so insistent that you need a 24/7 caretaker?

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March 9, 2020

Answer: My recommendation

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March 5, 2020

Answer: Why exactly do you need a 24/7 caretaker for after surgery?

Pejman Aflaki, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 5, 2020

Answer: Why exactly do you need a 24/7 caretaker for after surgery?

Pejman Aflaki, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2020

Answer: Recovery time

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2020

Answer: Recovery time

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Why exactly do you need a 24/7 caretaker for after surgery?

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 6, 2020

Answer: Caregiver assistance after BBL, fat transfer to breast, abdominoplasty

March 6, 2020

Answer: Caregiver assistance after BBL, fat transfer to breast, abdominoplasty

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