Hi there Nathalie, I've been having heart surgeries since I was ten(three so far) and one thing I can tell you for sure is that seeing a familiar face while in ICU makes all the difference! You feel so helpless there and emotionally unstable that when you finally see someone you love, somehow you regain stength to do what has to be done. If it had been up to me, Mu mum, husband and best friend would have moved in there with me, if you get what I mean. One of the things you'll have to be prepared for even though it doesn't happen to everyone, is that he might experience some post-surgery depression which might make him a bit moody at times. But that too shouldn't last and if by any chance he becomes a bit stubborn when it comes to following doctors orders, be hard on him and if necessary, treat him like you would with a child. What I've noticed about myself is that whenever I'm anxious about something, or afraid, I feel the need to chat away to whoever is around so that time will pass quicker and to get my mind off the problems for a while. That's what helps me but again, people are different and I'm sure you'll find something that will relax you while waiting for news. Please, let us know how things went for Jim as soon as you get a chance and feel up to it. Take care.
Débora
