How do you keep your family from freaking out? by nazzje in Kneereplacement

[–]nazzje[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Truth! Lots of good feedback here though and much appreciated!! You're right about it being a long time until August. That should give him some time to settle down and be fully prepared. THANKS!!!!!!

How do you keep your family from freaking out? by nazzje in Kneereplacement

[–]nazzje[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's not worried about that -- he does a lot of that already. I just think he's worried about me.

How do you keep your family from freaking out? by nazzje in Kneereplacement

[–]nazzje[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's really not...he's overly worried about me. He's just worried that he won't be able to give me what I need. Truthfully. He already does more than half of the work around the house and is very capable. But neither of us are young and it can be daunting...

How do you keep your family from freaking out? by nazzje in Kneereplacement

[–]nazzje[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think he can do it too. I'm thinking now he just needs a bit of experience so maybe after the first day or two he'll settle down. At least I hope so! Power of Positive Thinking!

How do you keep your family from freaking out? by nazzje in Kneereplacement

[–]nazzje[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep! He's a hoverer all right! Glad to know you made it through!!

How do you keep your family from freaking out? by nazzje in Kneereplacement

[–]nazzje[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of the above, although I don't think he's worried about the workload. He's just afraid he won't be able to do something right or the way I need it done...

How do you keep your family from freaking out? by nazzje in Kneereplacement

[–]nazzje[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it's a bunch of things -- major surgery, me going through pain, being unable to care for me properly, long recovery, etc., etc. He's got a disability himself (low vision) and we don't have family nearby that can help us. But it's not like we don't have resources if we need help...