Welcome to OCF, Sandie! Im so sorry to read about what your husband has been thru. It sure isnt easy for either of you especially with it being right around the holidays. You have found a great resource by finding our site. We will help you with info and support.

The surgery your husband will be getting is not something may of us have been thru but I think there have been a few here who have been thru it or at least fairly similar. One of the things you will want to do is to try spending as much time with your husband as possible while he is in the hospital. If any friends or relatives offer their assistance, maybe they could help by taking a "shift" to sit with your husband. This would enable you a little free time so you can get some rest or maybe get some things done at home or get away to clear your head. If you have pets, friends and relative could always help out by taking your dog for a walk or feeding the pets while you are with your husband in the hospital.

Since surgery is probably first thing very early on Jan 2, I suggest making a list of all your questions. The surgeon will stop by and see your husband prior to the surgery. He has to sign the area he is operating on. When the surgeon comes to sign your husband, ask him your questions. I think you can expect there to be swelling, drains, maybe even staples instead of stitches. Make sure his doctors keep his pain under control. Your husband may need to have 2 different pain meds so he can alternate between them instead of having to wait for the right time to take his pain medicine when he hurts. After having major surgeries, I usually wake up not feeling too bad. But look out after the first day, the next day I usually feel much worse. Im sure I will think of many other things once I post this.

Best wishes with everything you and your husband are facing.


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