How To Support Someone After Surgery

If a loved one has just gone through a surgical procedure, they’ve got a difficult few weeks ahead of them! Even if the operation was perfectly routine, everybody is different, and some people need to rest up for a much longer time than others. And as a friend or relative of the person in question, it’s up to you to be there for them right now. After all, they need a bit of help from their nearest and dearest (even if they hate being fussed over!), and if you want to do your bit, we’ve got some ideas below to keep in mind during their recovery.

Let Them Recover Stress Free

Stress is the number one thing for halting someone’s recovery after surgery. So, in the interest of reducing the amount of hassle someone will go through with trying to juggle both their responsibilities and their need for rest, why not step in? 

Take on a bit of the work they have to do day by day, such as cleaning the house or cooking a meal, and your loved one might just recover in double time! Help them respond to emails, take the bins out for them, and even just make sure they can reach the TV remote without needing to move a muscle. 

Don’t Minimize Their Pain

As we mentioned above, you can never quite be sure what pain levels someone is in after surgery. Sure, you may have been able to brush off an operation once you were out of theater, but many other people can’t do that! So take your time, have a bit of empathy, and make sure you don’t minimize someone else’s pain. 

Indeed, you may even need to support your loved one in chasing up their medical needs. Some people may need to fight for extra pain relief or a home visit, and some people may even need your help in filling out an sf 95 in the case of medical malpractice. Don’t turn them away from seeking out such options; sit and listen, give some friendly advice, but then do your best to help out. 

Never Be Too Far Away

If you know someone who’s just undergone surgery, being there for them requires some round-the-clock consideration. Of course, you’ve got your own life to still live, and you can’t be around 24/7. However, if you’re only a text or a phone call away, your loved one might feel a lot more secure while they’re recovering. 

So, make sure your phone is always on, and you’re never too long in responding to them when they reach out to you. Most people won’t want to bother you too much, but as long as they know they’ve got the option, the gesture will go much appreciated. 

If you want to show some support for a loved one after something as traumatic as surgery, make sure you keep ideas like those above in mind. Even if you’re not close, you can help!