Missy, dont get discouraged if your husband isnt up to doing much after this major surgery. If he is kept in a medically induced coma for a couple days his mind will likely be a bit fuzzy and his concentration will be off. I had a mandibulectomy and although I had some complications with my surgery, I found it impossible to concentrate enough to peruse anything more than a magazine for a couple months afterwards. I pretty much glanced thru the pictures not really absorbing anything at all. For me, I couldnt even read a short story for months after the surgery. That was just me, Im sure your husband will do alot better than I did.

I would suggest some comedy DVDs or things that dont take alot of concentration. Maybe some very easy puzzle books, magazines and TIVO his favorite shows when he is in the hospital so he can enjoy them when he feels up to it.