Communication is very important. Communication can create or maintain our bonds, even when we cannot be physically together. Remember that love is not sex. Keep in touch with each other in other ways such as hugs, kisses, and holding hands. While in the hospital, the patient is often started on an exercise program.
Exercise helps recovery by strengthening the body again.
Stick with the exercise plan that is prescribed for you. Do not use the stairs as part of your exercise routine, but you may climb the stairs slowly the first few days home. Timing will vary from person to person as to when you will be ready to resume sexual activity and will also depend upon communication as a couple. Plan a time when neither of you are angry, stressed, or tired, and when you're more likely to feel good about it. Avoid sexual activity after a heavy meal, just as you would avoid exercise.