I was talking to my hubby about what to expect immediately after post op.....its just the 2 of us.....I told him the first week or two post op he'd be on his own for meals, while I was on Clear liquids. He thought I was joking.

He's a wonderful guy, but nurturing (or cooking) doesn't come easily for him. As long as he knows what to expect ahead of time, he's fine....I figure with planning I could have some meals in the freezer for him to nuke......I can't imagine cooking while being sore and on clear liquids.

How did you handle meals for your significant other/family immediately post-op?

Thanks!

I am now 6 days out and have been cooking since about 3 days out. My fiance doesnt ask me to and he says he feels bad but he works 2nd shift so by the time he comes home it is late. I dont feel hungry so it doesnt bother me...its kind of like a routine at this point.

Yeah, i had the same discussion with my hubby prior to surgery and we just went to the grocery store before hand and he stocked up on sandwich fixins' and easy stuff for him to make when he gets home from work. Now the laundry getting done, that's a whole other story lol.

I worry about this too because I'm the cook (hubby learned how to toast bread in a regular toaster a little more than a year ago ~ seriously) & I have 2 kids too that are used to a meat/starch/veggie every night! EEK! My husband says the first few days post-op, he'll just take the kids for subway or pick up chinese or taco bell. While I hate them eating junk, I don't think I'll mind just being a few days post-op!