Hubby is having an aortic valve and root replacement on Monday in Texas. After they take him back for surgery, I will not be able to see see him until he is ...Read more
Hubby is having an aortic valve and root replacement on Monday in Texas. After they take him back for surgery, I will not be able to see see him until he is moved out of ICU to a regular room (likely Wednesday) due to hospital covid restrictions. Does anyone have tips on how to manage communication and separation during his time in ICU?
Alex Hunt I had the same thing. My wife was only able to visit once during my week in hospital. Video calls wor ... Read more
Alex Hunt I had the same thing. My wife was only able to visit once during my week in hospital. Video calls worked ok, although I wasn't up to speaking much. The hospital staff were very good at keeping my wife updated though.
Richard Munson My wife was not able to visit me at all in january due to covid restrictions for my weeks stay. We go ... Read more
Richard Munson My wife was not able to visit me at all in january due to covid restrictions for my weeks stay. We got thru it fine. I missed my dog a lot.
Ross F Hi Susan. I also dont have any visitors when I was in ICU due to Covid restrictions. I was there for ... Read more
Ross F Hi Susan. I also dont have any visitors when I was in ICU due to Covid restrictions. I was there for 2 nights. You would do well because all the nurses will take care of your needs, from getting up and lying down the bed and all the taking of medicines. Best of luck to your hubby.
Rita Savelis When in ICU you don't really need visits. Just rest (and morphine). One is pretty out of it for a fe ... Read more
Rita Savelis When in ICU you don't really need visits. Just rest (and morphine). One is pretty out of it for a few days after surgery. The nurses will let you know every day how yr partner is doing. Take care. I was in ICU for 5 days. Moving into a regular room afterwards was wonderful. I'm sorry that you and yr partner have to go through OHS. Take care.
Susan Sealy Thank you all for your comments and encouragement! Surgery went well today and I WAS able to see him ... Read more
Susan Sealy Thank you all for your comments and encouragement! Surgery went well today and I WAS able to see him after the surgery. So thankful for this site and it’s resources. They helped me prepare us for surgery. God bless you all!