how were you back home after lumpectomy

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willbefine
willbefine Member Posts: 19
edited April 2015 in Singles With Breast Cancer

Hi,

I am thinking take subway back home after lumpectomy. Did anyone do this? Or I have to let someone drive me home? Also who did accompany you when doing the surgery? My family doesn't live with me and actually I have told them my diagnosis thus far. Thank you!

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  • labelle
    labelle Member Posts: 721
    edited April 2015

    I had a hard time coming out of anesthesia and lived 1 1/2 hours from the breast center. No way I would have been able to drive myself home. My husband drove. I felt stiff and sore, at bit groggy and was pretty weepy. I don't think I would have wanted to take the subway, a bus or any public transportation-definitely did not want to be out in public and we had to make a stop at the pharmacy to fill my pain meds (although I never used them). I waited in the car, while my husband filled the Rx. If you can, get someone to drive you, if not spring for a cab.

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  • JJOntario
    JJOntario Member Posts: 356
    edited April 2015

    Ditto the cab...you will just feel crappy...also make sure you have things ready at home...pillow on the couch, snacks drinks...and if you can...get your meds filled prior to your surgery.

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  • snorkeler
    snorkeler Member Posts: 145
    edited April 2015

    The hospital where I had my lumpectomy would only release me if someone were there to pick me up. They would not even let me take a cab home by myself. This policy had changed right before my surgery was scheduled. The American Cancer Society has a program called Road to Recovery that tries to provide volunteer drivers, but unfortunately they were not able to find one for me, so I had to make other arrangements. Best of luck to you.

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  • ceanna
    ceanna Member Posts: 5,270
    edited April 2015

    You may need a backup plan.  I've had good experiences with anesthesia when I felt I could have easily driven myself home and one not so good when I had a difficult time waking up.  As for someone waiting with you, it just gives you an extra ear to hear what the surgeon says after the surgery in case you're groggy.  I know there are often volunteer drivers for medical appointments, etc.  Maybe check into that for a ride home.  Doubt the hospital will want to release you if you are by yourself.

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  • Viceroy
    Viceroy Member Posts: 69
    edited April 2015

    I had a friend drive me home and I'm thankful that she did. I had also thought about figuring something out to go it alone, but it was good to have somewhere there to talk to the surgeon as I was waking up and help me remember anything that was said.

    It's so hard to ask for help but I do think that it is worth it. My friend was happy to help and be there for me.

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  • willbefine
    willbefine Member Posts: 19
    edited April 2015

    Ladies, I highly appreciate the info. all you gave! It seems I must gather myself up to this battle. I will come back to give the final solution for my case. love you all!

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  • annika12
    annika12 Member Posts: 433
    edited April 2015

    I felt good but had to have a driver :) You can have he/she get you some subway on the way home :)

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  • willbefine
    willbefine Member Posts: 19
    edited April 2015

    Thank you annika! I decide to use drive service and right now trying to find someone who can accompany me.

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