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[quote=Anonymous]I had an emergency appendectomy when I was about eight, and my mom stayed with me the first night but none of the nights afterwards. My family came to visit during the day, but I was by myself for long stretches of time. I didn't mind at all...I had a huge stack of books and loved to read, I had to walk up and down the halls for exercise, and my surgeon brought ice cream every time he came to check on me. I loved having visitors, but I liked having alone time, too. I wouldn't leave a toddler or preschooler alone in the hospital if I could help it, but an elementary-aged kid who's not in a ton of pain? Yeah, I'd be okay leaving them alone some of the time. And my job allows me to take leave, but not everyone can do that. And some people have other kids or family members they have to care for. [/quote]
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