Things they Don't tell you about careing for a spouse Post-Op
The Calm before the storm Preparing to send your spouse into the OR (for any reason) can be very nerve wrecking but make no mistake that this time is the calmest you will have for the next 4 to 6 weeks. Put a smile on your face as you kiss your spouse good luck right before they are taken into the operating room. Take a deep breath and have positive thoughts. If its required that the patient has to spend a night or two in hospital, please....Take full advantage! GET SOME SLEEP! This truly is the Calm so take care of yourself. Go to bed early, have that glass of wine, read that book you been meaning to start and brace yourself for what is about to come. You will be exhausted The average recovery time for most surgery is 4 to 6 weeks but for the first 3 weeks, the patient will be totally dependant on you for pretty much everything . If your marriage is one where you each have your perspective chores and a system that works accordingly, then be prepared to pull D
