I was fortunate that my wife could be with me for the full 21 days I was in the hospital for BCIR surgery. There was a pull-out bed for her in the room. It was important for her to go out for long walks and shopping, but she was always back to walk with me in the hallway and to have meals provided by the hospital in my room. I was so thankful she was there and put up with me when I was in pain.