Emotional responses of patients during the postoperative healing process

This excerpt describes the typical emotional responses of patients during the postoperative healing process, referred to as the “healing curve.” Here’s a breakdown of the key time points and their associated emotions:
    1.    Week 1
    •    Days 1 to 3: Patients feel exhausted and sleepy, often thinking, “I’m beat.”
    •    Days 4 to 7: Emotional reactions may include sadness, irritation, and anger, reflected in thoughts like, “What did I do?”
    2.    Week 2
    •    Patients become critical, nitpicky, scared, impatient, and prone to complaints, with thoughts such as, “You should have told me about…”
    3.    Week 3
    •    Patients start to normalize and observe early results, expressing sentiments like, “Not too bad…”
    4.    Weeks 4 to 5
    •    Patients notice positive feedback from others and feel better about their decision, saying, “You look great.”
    5.    Weeks 6 to 8
    •    As swelling and bruising subside, some areas may still appear unresolved, prompting concerns like, “But what about…”
    6.    Weeks 8 to 12
    •    Patients are generally satisfied, exclaiming, “Wow, I love it.”
    7.    After 3 to 6 months
    •    Patients often look ahead to further possibilities, asking, “What’s next?”

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