How do you occupy a Husband.

Try going onto JIGIDI free jigsaw puzzles online. All levels and all subjects. A lot of exchanges among members too, for example: if he's interested in gardening he could try the plant section.

Could he plant some seeds, prick out seedlings, a bit of pruning etc?

Lego or an Airfix kit?

giulia good suggestion!

Play scrabble together?

He can go in the garden and potter.
Remind him,if he lifts anything,he could end up back in hospital.look through the window ,or sit out there with him, take a book, or crochet, just in case he forgets.
It's not for long, be patient.good luck.deep breaths.

Can you find him a box of older photographs (if you have any) and get him to catalogue them into order in some albums/PC etc.I did this when my OH had surgery and couldn't keep himself still for 5 mins.

He's been out in the greenhouse and potted up everything that needed it. I'll remind him about his tomato seedlings on the kitchen window sill, the look big enough to prick out.
He doesn't care for puzzles either, if he did I'd have given him plenty to be going on with. As for word games, he's rather dyslexic! Thanks for the suggestion though.

Perhaps a crossword book may help him to pass the time.

glammanana I think your idea is brilliant! I have boxes of old photos. If my husband gets chairbound for some reason Iwill suggest this to him!

DH loves painting by numbers. He can't draw a straight line but will happily spend 2-3 hrs at a time on this.
He buys quiet sophisticated ones on line.

There are quiz books devoted to the topic of gardening. Perhaps they would keep him amused and might increase his knowledge.

If you are able to drive you could plan some outings to gardens so he can get ideas for when he is better. If you are not able to drive a local coach company might be offering trips to same.

Brain training apps? Might be worth a shot!

I wouldn't have a problem. Just put non-stop football on TV and he would be happy.

easybee

Why is this so funny ?

Seed catalogues to browse or gardening mags to read? An audio book?

Box sets .... just get him info,veg with a box set .. we have been busy catching up with line of duty captivating

Perhaps planting cuttings in pots, so they could be sold in a charity shop might help. This might give him some satisfaction of helping others and he wouldn’t be lifting. If you drive you could deliver them and he would also get to chat to the people who would be selling them and could even offer advise. I hope his grumpiness improves. Good luck

eazybee was thinking sexy thoughts ..... as I was hehe!
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It's his birthday tomorrow. I'm taking him out to meet his sisters at a local garden centre. Afterwards we might go for lunch, to the pub that our son is running with his partner.
That will make a change of scenery for him.
He's actually doing very well. No analgesics needed today. And it's only a week since his operation.

Sounds as though you’ve come up with an answer yourself MiniMoon
Well done.
Hope your husband continues to recuperate well.

What about cooking or does he need a map to find the kitchen?