there's been a MAJOR twist in my situation, so not sure they'll let me get the surgery.

I was in California visiting family and friends last week. Got a phone call Monday morning that my husband was in openheart surgery! So flew home and have been dealing with all of that! IF he survives all of this, he's going to be in rehab for months. Like I"m going to tell the Dr., I need to get healthy to take care of him! Do it anyway! My kids know and understand what's at stake, either way.

If I had hesitations before, I have none now. I have to be able to care for my husband, and I can't do it if I can't get out of the chairs, or have the energy to push a wheelchair for him.

Luniecat

there's been a MAJOR twist in my situation, so not sure they'll let me get the surgery.

I was in California visiting family and friends last week. Got a phone call Monday morning that my husband was in openheart surgery! So flew home and have been dealing with all of that! IF he survives all of this, he's going to be in rehab for months. Like I"m going to tell the Dr., I need to get healthy to take care of him! Do it anyway! My kids know and understand what's at stake, either way.

If I had hesitations before, I have none now. I have to be able to care for my husband, and I can't do it if I can't get out of the chairs, or have the energy to push a wheelchair for him.

Luniecat

If you can get some help for the week after surgery, you might want to arrange it.

I agree with you, it's going to be a lot easier to care for him if you are taking care of you too.

if posible put yours off ,to take care of your husband . they told me no lifting for 4 weeks.so rry to hear about your husband.

I think you should go for it. Im sure you and your husband discuss this before his heart attack. Just make sure you can arrange help for at least the first month hes home. Your health is important too and u need to be able to take care of your husband.