Support of a spouse or lack there of?
My husband was very supportive when I was making the decision to have surgery, as well as after. But, then again, he is always supportive no matter what decision I make about anything in my life. He has always been my number one supporter, as I have also been his.
Our marriage was strong going into the surgery, and it has remained so afterwards. I, personally, don't think surgery has anything to do with whether or not a marriage survives. If the problems were there before the surgery, they're going to be there after the surgery. If a marriage and the people in it are emotionally and psychologically healthy, there is no reason to believe the marriage would not continue to be healthy and thrive.
Again, just my opinion...
I wanted to thank everyone for their thoughtful responses. I know that if their are problems in the marriage before the surgery they will not go away magically after the surgery. I did have a little more of an open talk last night with her and my family. I actually received my surgery date a few hours after I made my post (the date was sooner than what I expected) so things became much more real to everyone including me last night. Up until last night my youngest son (age 11) only knew I was going to have surgery sometime in the Spring, but didn't understand what kind. So both my spouse and I explained to him, as well as discussed some things that would need to change post surgery. Do I feel that she is 100% behind me...not so much, but I do feel it is closer to 100% today than it was a week ago.
Again, thank you for all the responses, this was my first post and I will be encouraged to post again in the future.