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TraceyT

TraceyT

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If you’ve ready many of my posts - you know that my husband is my other half - my ride or die - my rock - my hero - the absolute love of my life. He suffered 4 massive heart attacks in 6 hours. This was June 11. They put in 4 stints - so he has a total of 6 stints in one main heart artery. The other 2 arteries both have major blockages and they are planning to do a multiple bypass once he’s strong enough and his heart has had time to recover. Probably some time this month.

My husband is the strongest most giving and loving man I’ve ever known. I stayed with him through his entire hospital stay. I truly couldn’t stand the thought of going home without him.

His heart surgeon told the nurses to let me sleep in the bed with him. So I snuggled up to him every night. He said he wouldn’t have survived without me there.

My husband is very very weak and has lost 25 pounds since his heart attacks and stint procedure. He is so weak he couldn’t get the top off a salad dressing bottle. I’ve never seen my husband like this.

He’s currently not working and I can work from home so I’m available for him whenever he needs me. He has gotten some very loud eye rolls - babes, can you come change the TV, I can’t push the buttons, babes can you come with me to the bathroom and hold dick - the doctor told me not to lift anything over 10 pounds….yeah I know huge VULGAR eye roll. Through everything so far he has kept his twisted sense of humor. Gotta love a man with warped twisted sense of humor.

Even through his jokes, I can see how scared he is - I’ve never known my husband to be afraid of anything. I’m terrified of his up coming bypass surgery. I told him tonight he couldn’t die because I wasn’t done torturing his sweet ass.

I've only seen my husband cry once since we’ve been together - that was when my dad passed away in February of this year. He was talking to me this evening about our granddaughter who was due 7/1/2022 - she hasn’t made her appearance yet. He started crying because he said he didn’t think he would live long enough to meet her. This made me fall completely apart.

If y’all could send good vibes, prayers, smoke signals or whatever you call it to my family - it would mean the world to me.
 
I feel your frustration. Last Oct I went through similar circumstances with my husband. He went to local hospital then they transferred him to St. Louis Barnes Jewish hospital. Best thing that could have happened. The doctors there know there stuff. The local dr put him on dialysis. The problem was never his kidneys. The heart and kidneys work in tune together. It is very hard to see your other half suffer. I too am still dealing with his “helplessness” . They repaired a damaged heart valve on husband. He had a relapse about a month after surgery. He was retaining fluids, they changed his meds and he has been holding steady. He has recovered a lot even passed cardiac physical therapy, but is still weak and vegetates in front of the television, it is hard to see someone who was pretty active become a recluse. He doesn’t grocery shop with me cause he gets tired walking through the store. The best he does right now is bathroom breaks and refilling his drink. Think positive for both of you. It is okay to be scared. We will be here for you.
 
Oh, Tracey, I am so sorry to hear this. I love all the stories you have shared of your husband. He seems like such a great guy. I literally LOLed at the dick thing cuz of course be did.

Try to stay positive. It is very scary but he can certainly overcome this. I have several family members who have had massive heart attacks/quadruple bypass and have lived full lives for many, many years. There is no reason to assume that your hubby cannot do the same.

You'll both be on my thoughts and I'm sending well wishes your way. ❤
 
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TraceyT said:
If you’ve ready many of my posts - you know that my husband is my other half - my ride or die - my rock - my hero - the absolute love of my life. He suffered 4 massive heart attacks in 6 hours. This was June 11. They put in 4 stints - so he has a total of 6 stints in one main heart artery. The other 2 arteries both have major blockages and they are planning to do a multiple bypass once he’s strong enough and his heart has had time to recover. Probably some time this month.

My husband is the strongest most giving and loving man I’ve ever known. I stayed with him through his entire hospital stay. I truly couldn’t stand the thought of going home without him.

His heart surgeon told the nurses to let me sleep in the bed with him. So I snuggled up to him every night. He said he wouldn’t have survived without me there.

My husband is very very weak and has lost 25 pounds since his heart attacks and stint procedure. He is so weak he couldn’t get the top off a salad dressing bottle. I’ve never seen my husband like this.

He’s currently not working and I can work from home so I’m available for him whenever he needs me. He has gotten some very loud eye rolls - babes, can you come change the TV, I can’t push the buttons, babes can you come with me to the bathroom and hold dick - the doctor told me not to lift anything over 10 pounds….yeah I know huge VULGAR eye roll. Through everything so far he has kept his twisted sense of humor. Gotta love a man with warped twisted sense of humor.

Even through his jokes, I can see how scared he is - I’ve never known my husband to be afraid of anything. I’m terrified of his up coming bypass surgery. I told him tonight he couldn’t die because I wasn’t done torturing his sweet ass.

I've only seen my husband cry once since we’ve been together - that was when my dad passed away in February of this year. He was talking to me this evening about our granddaughter who was due 7/1/2022 - she hasn’t made her appearance yet. He started crying because he said he didn’t think he would live long enough to meet her. This made me fall completely apart.

If y’all could send good vibes, prayers, smoke signals or whatever you call it to my family - it would mean the world to me.
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I just went through this with my husband in October, and it is really hard to see them struggle. My husband was 44 years old, so we did not expect a heart attack AT ALL. He's still not 100%, but he's getting there. Sending prayers and good thoughts for you and yours.
 
So very sorry to hear of the health issues currently at hand. Sending good wishes for a successful upcoming surgery and steady recovery. As I read your message Tracey, and those others who have had similar experiences with their husbands, I can't help but think how we are all healthier and stronger on this journey and able to be better caregivers for those who need us. Hugs to each of you facing these challenges.
 
eladams2015 said:
I just went through this with my husband in October, and it is really hard to see them struggle. My husband was 44 years old, so we did not expect a heart attack AT ALL. He's still not 100%, but he's getting there. Sending prayers and good thoughts for you and yours.
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I hope your husband makes a full recovery. My wonderful husband is 58 and recovering from the stint procedure. We weren’t expecting heart attacks either. My husband was telling the surgeon if him eating healthy for the last 2.5 years he’d hate to see what he’s gonna have to eat now! The dr told him he’ll be eating “cardboard” it come salt free, cholesterol free calorie free, and taste free. My husband looked at me and said get him Cat give home the loudest nastiest eye roll you can muster- I told him I couldn’t because I do those to him….insert loud nasty eye roll here….
 
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