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Day after cataract operation

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olive2709 Sun 17-Mar-19 19:35:55

DH having opp Thursday afternoon I have very important appointment at hospital 9he Friday he always comes with me. This time I don't want him there will only be 18hours post-opp I had to stop driving couple of years ago so DD will drop me at hospital about 8.20 don't think I can cope with his mobility problems and not seeing well as I think it could be a couple of hours in up to 3 departments .
Family think it's just my regular check up , GD middle of exam prep, GS knows Nan has checks for old cancer but have never gone into details, DD in middle of RD flair plus she had to learn about my Cancer at the age of 6 (38 years ago)if she new she would take time of work but she does not need more stress. So the main thing is how do I stop DH insisting on being with me. I am going to need all my brain cells to ask right questions and give right answers because I am the best qualified person alive about my Cancer

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Tangerine Sun 17-Mar-19 19:54:14

When a relation of mine had a cataract operation, he felt rotten the next day. I don't wish your DH to feel ill but it could be he won't be up to coming with you.

This relation was told to rest and not keep looking at books or TV so maybe you could tell your DH it just isn't wise for him to accompany you.

Hope your appointment goes all right.

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Mamissimo Sun 17-Mar-19 20:00:04

Olive - firstly my best wishes for your DH’s eye op!

Having had this done myself I had to wear a quite large protective cover over my eye for 48 hrs afterwards, and at night for a further 5 days. When I took it off I could see much better but the shield made it hard to see to keep my footing accurately. That may be your opt out call for him because he won’t want to fall.

However, and it’s a big however, I think you should be honest with your DD. I don’t think she would feel good at all about you hiding things from her and she would feel so bad if she found out that you didn’t turn to her. Ask her - it’s what families are for!

Wishing you lots of luck. ?

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Jalima1108 Sun 17-Mar-19 20:11:12

I agree with Mamissimo - tell your DD; your DH does need to rest (and will need his eye drops put in regularly after his cataract operation) so someone needs to be with him even if not with you - but I hope that someone in the family can be with each of you on that day.

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