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@moonboy Quite helpful. We are so glad the aneurysm was caught early -- so this is not emergency surgery. I am three years older than my husband and much smaller. My biggest fear is that I will have trouble helping him get out of bed without using his hands. He weighs 165 and I weigh barely 120. He's my strong man. We don't have anyone where we live to help me. Any suggestions on this fear?
Replies to "@moonboy Quite helpful. We are so glad the aneurysm was caught early -- so this is..."
@marytabor some suggestions: your husband can practice getting up from chairs and out of bed without using his arms before surgery. Get a power recliner or lift chair for your husband.
I was 72 when I had surgery and I was probably not as overall physically fit as your husband, but my legs were strong from bike riding and walking stairs. I was able to get out of the hospital bed unassisted from the day after surgery. I also slept in my power recliner for about the first month after surgery because it was more comfortable for me than the bed.
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@marytabor My husband and I are very similar weights. After he had open heart surgery I was able to help him stand from sitting or lying down. Before he was discharged the nursing staff showed us how I could help. If your husband has good leg strength it helps a lot.