Support from Spouse

Sookie77
on 5/28/09 12:09 am - Milton, NH

Ok so here we are less than 1 week from Hubby's surgery and he isn't sleeping well. I am sure it is nerves, but  I am not sure what else I can do for him.  I am trying to support him, and I understand my nerves are acting up a bit myself, but I know this is going to be the best decsion he has ever made. The close the surgery gets the worse it is getting. I work outside the home and the boys go to school, so he is home durring the day by himself, so I am not sure what he does durring the day.  I know at night after dinere we take a walk as a family (dog included) and chat about our days.  I guess I am just wondering how anyone else's spouse or what  you wanted your spouse to do before surgery?  I guess i a mtrying to draw the line between overwhelming him and not being there enough for him. 

Thanks for letting me vent. You have all been a great inspiration to me .

You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world

          
bamma2006
on 5/28/09 1:27 am - Nottingham, NH
I would just let him be for the moment.  It sounds like he is coping the best he can, and yes, nerves are very high at this point.  Just do what you are doing.  I know my husband just sat back and let me go at my own speed the week before.  He did encourage me from buying my favorite food for a "final" dinner, noticed when I got up at night, and when I came back to bed, and just asked if I was okay and tired. 

Each person copes in their own way.  Just be there for him, and tell him you love him, and support him.
IF YOU ARE GOING THROUGH HELL.....KEEP GOING!!
Winston Churchill
I WILL NOT TRY..... I SIMPLY WILL
    
 
    

Date of Surgery - 8/15/2008
Bamma to Cameron 1/24/2006
Sookie77
on 5/28/09 3:11 am - Milton, NH
Thanks,
     I thought so, but you always need someone else to say you are going to be ok. I guess it is strange for me being on the outside of this surgery.  Just a few more days. Then he will be on the other side !!!!

You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world

          
bamma2006
on 5/28/09 4:01 am - Nottingham, NH
We will make room for him on the bench....then it is your turn!!!
IF YOU ARE GOING THROUGH HELL.....KEEP GOING!!
Winston Churchill
I WILL NOT TRY..... I SIMPLY WILL
    
 
    

Date of Surgery - 8/15/2008
Bamma to Cameron 1/24/2006
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