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Is The Distant Behavior After Surgery Normal?

my boyfriend has been very distant since his appendix ruptured and had surgery. he just got out of hospital today. was there for 12 days. had lots of meds by iv and no food. terrible situation. has gone home to see his family. is this distant behavior after surgery normal?
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Yes , behavioral changes after surgery are quite normal.
He was in the hospital for a ling period of 12 days which disrupts our normal routine. Its quite possible that maybe he has just been feeling very drowsy and sleepy because of the medicines. Before stating assumptions, also consider that maybe his family is not letting him exert himself.

Give him some time to adapt to his regime before the surgery. If the behavior still doesn't change, then talk to him politely about it to avoid misunderstandings.
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Is The Distant Behavior After Surgery Normal?

Yes , behavioral changes after surgery are quite normal. He was in the hospital for a ling period of 12 days which disrupts our normal routine. Its quite possible that maybe he has just been feeling very drowsy and sleepy because of the medicines. Before stating assumptions, also consider that maybe his family is not letting him exert himself. Give him some time to adapt to his regime before the surgery. If the behavior still doesn t change, then talk to him politely about it to avoid misunderstandings.