books

[jcat2006]

Can anyone recommend books to read on what to expect after surgery? My husband goes into surgery on Tuesday, 1/17 and I want to know what to expect afterwards. I pretty much have been told what to expect for the first few weeks, but after that I wonder. My biggest fear is the depression that may set in for him. I am only the significant other and have already felt depressed since we found out that he had to go in for another surgery.

[carista]

I received all the information I could possibly need from the hospital I had my surgery at. They sent me videos and booklets, they even sent me a stress reducer dvd. There was a whole booklet and DVD dedicated to after surgery that kinda explained what to expect up to a year out. If you haven't received anything like that, maybe call the hospital and see if they have anything. Otherwise, I'm sure there would be a ton of books on it at any bookstore or library.

Carista

[jcat2006]

Thanks Carista,

Oddly enough the pre-op package he received from the hospital has very little info in it.

I will take a look a amazon.com to see if anything looks good. I also have this website which is great. People have been very helpful.

Thanks again.

Jen

[Ross]

Jen go down to the reference resources forum and look in must have links. There should be some things useful to you in there.

[Blanche]

you missed it, this is one of the articles that seems quite comprehensive. There are several other articles on "Must Have Links," but I like this one the best. You and your husband have all of my best wishes for his surgery and a speedy recovery.
http://www.tmc.edu/thi/vsurg.html
Blanche
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