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FI's Surgery is Tomorrow

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The title explains it.  He's having the hydrocele removed tomorrow.  I'm nervous and scared.  I know he's in good hands and it's a short procedure, but I'm a worrier.  He won't be able to walk for the first week, and he'll be out of work for 3 weeks, so I'll be waiting on him hand and foot.  I just want him to feel better!

Today I'm going to go out and buy him some really loose fitting pajama pants to wear after the surgery.  I'm also going to get him a get well card and some magazines/books/puzzles for entertainment while he's laying around.  Does anyone have any ideas of what else I can get him to cheer him up/for entertainment?

Also, please say a little prayer for him.  I'd appreciate it.

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  • skyler1108skyler1108
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    edited December 2011
    My thoughts are with you guys. I'm sure everything will be fine and he can finally start feeling better which is great!
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  • NurseyKNurseyK
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    Since I work in a hospital on a surgical unit, and see it all, I feel compelled to post. :)

    First... good luck to you two! It is simple, but not without risks. I'll send him good juju. 

    Ideas: Surprise him with a blanket from home. When he is allowed to eat, get permission from the doctor and nurses to bring in home cooked food/smoothies/coffee. Bring slippers or shoes so he can walk outside with you, when he can walk. Write down every question as it comes up, so you are prepared when you see the doc once a day. See if the hospital has wireless internet access, most do. Know that in a hospital doctors come when they want, they do not operate on a schedule, however, someone is always on call for emergencies.

    umm I could go on and on and on and on. Hope this helps. :)   
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  • calindicalindi member
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    Get him a video game or a computer game.  Those definitely help pass the time!

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  • Hazel_BHazel_B member
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    edited December 2011

    pps have some great ideas. Just wanted to say that I hope that everything goes well. Also, I had no idea he'd be off work for 3 weeks!

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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh, yay!  I'm glad he's having the surgery!

    Everything will be fine.  Sending good thoughts!
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  • bourgehmbourgehm
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    edited December 2011
    Said a prayer for you! Everything will be just fine!
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  • DanieKADanieKA member
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    edited December 2011
    Sending good vibes to the two of you! You are an excellent GF! All the little gifts are so thoughtful. 
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  • MLekathLEENMLekathLEEN member
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck to fi! As the girl who is on her 4th week of medical, may I suggest going to blockbuster and renting a season or two of a show he's never seen but would be into or something he started mid series? I've started watching Sex and the City from the very beginning and it's really helped pass the time.
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  • LizzyTish88LizzyTish88 member
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    *vibes* Hoping everything goes well tomorrow!
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  • desertsundesertsun member
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    Keeping your FI (and you!) in my T & P, Shoes. Hope everything goes well tomorrow!


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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_fis-surgery-tomorrow?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:76c8a4a6-3c80-459d-9dd9-c7f8b361500bPost:c0d6b8d4-a6c8-4770-b649-5aa874bf2662">Re: FI's Surgery is Tomorrow</a>:
    [QUOTE]Good luck to fi! As the girl who is on her 4th week of medical,<strong> may I suggest going to blockbuster and renting a season or two of a show he's never seen but would be into or something he started mid series?</strong> I've started watching Sex and the City from the very beginning and it's really helped pass the time.
    Posted by MLekathLEEN[/QUOTE]

    This is a great idea. My mom came out when I had my gallbladder removed...and brought the first season of Glee. We laid in bed all weekend watching episode after episode. It helped pass the time and it really was a lot of fun.
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  • calindicalindi member
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    If he hasn't seen it, Dexter!!!  We literally wasted 3 weekends in a row watching the first 4 seasons.

    Seasons 1 & 2 are available on instant on Netflix.  Seasons 3 & 4 are available to have mailed to you - I'd suggest getting 2 or 3 DVDs at a time, because the 2-day wait between them sucked!

    ETA:  Netflix is awesome anyway - and if you have it, he can watch hundreds of movies and TV shows right on his computer.  If you don't have it yet, definitely get the free trial week - that should get you through at least most of his recovery!

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  • NurseyKNurseyK
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    LOST! I can def waste 8 hours watching LOST! 
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  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    :::VIBES::: I'm sure it'll go just perfectly, shoes!

    Also, yes, Netflix is the best!
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  • Ember01Ember01
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    edited December 2011
    Agreed! Netflix is the best!

    When I had surgery last year, I watched a ton of movies. I couldn't concentrate on anything else.
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  • sparkles88sparkles88 member
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck to you and your FI, Shoes!
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  • GreenPepperBurgerGreenPepperBurger
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    edited December 2011
    I will send you a GL text on J's behalf tomorrow - but I'm also going to give you Knottie T&P.

    And I agree with Cate - Netflix is a Godsend!
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  • leia1979leia1979 member
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    I hope it all goes well! I'm glad he's finally getting that removed--it sounds like the right thing to do.

    I also vote to bring some games and TV shows or movies.

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  • PaigeMcCPaigeMcC member
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    Keeping you guys in my thoughts, shoes!

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