Checking In For TKS

Posted by grovermyson @grovermyson, 6 hours ago

When I have knee replacement surgery, I will check in along with my wife. After I’m done with the surgery, I'm assuming I will be moved to my room for a one-night stay. Does my wife have to wait in the hospital for me to get out of surgery? Can she go home once I go into surgery?, and can they call her when I’m out? We have some sick dogs that she needs to care for. Thanks!

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grovermyson | @grovermyson | 5 hours ago

I'm in the US. Will hospitals allow you to take yor pnone in with you - If my wife is not there?

gravity3 | @gravity3 | 4 hours ago

Best to ask the doc or his surgical what the protocol is.

Lawanna Bean | @lawanna85 | 3 hours ago

The surgery will last from 2 1/2 to 4 hours, including recovery. I would she wouldn't have to be there. Most people choose to be there. She also doesn't have to be there at check in I guess. But I would check and see what the protocol at the hospital is. Each one is different. Good luck!