I really dunno how to support my friends anymore, Cariads DH has been undergoing terrible health issues since September last year. When they discovered he had CAD he had 2 stents placed and at the smae time had to have a bone replaced in his neck otherwise he could have been paralised because of the damage in that area.
He continued to have cardiac type pain returned to his cardiologist in December where he repeated his stress test and was told there was nothing wrong with his heart, and to stop being anxious. The pain's continued until february when he was readmitted into hospital because the pains in his heart were so bad he couldn't stand it, he had a cath which showed the stents had blocked off and an new one needed stenting so three more stents were placed. He has continued to complain of pain in the heart and was readmitted to the hospital yesterday.
Meanwhile Cariad has continued to work full time to ensure they can pay their mortgage, continued studying for her BSN otherwise the hospital will want the money back they have invested into her, ran the house, paid the bills, looked after two demented cats and been a good friend. And of last but not least looked after her husband alone.
So what I am asking you all to do is send good vibes and support to one of our own here at allnurses, and see if we can collectively help to turn their luck into something positive and help Cariad feel supported. :redbeathe
So sorry that you and husband are going through all of this and having to worry about health care and keeping your home, so sad that we have such dilemas in this country. Sending you and your husband much good thoughts and prayers for better health and circumstances.:heartbeat
kay before i had finished what you had written, i was in tears, one of those occasions where they were beneficial, i have got out of bed, made sure the dishwasher is ready to be washed, had a shower and something to eat have to feed the cats bring the bin inside, check the gate is locked as we has workmen here and i dont think that we locked it, get ready for work, go and see dh and then go to work, so yes it seems like a lot of pressure to fit in mundane stuff before i go to work. in the meantime have to complete my part of a powerpoint presentation, but dont feel like thats to much work as our class group has already done some work on it.
so as everybody can see, we dont class madwife etc as friends they are our family, always there to support us, and vice versa, hopefully betty boop wil be joining our family circle very soon..
thank you to everyone on here, dh surfs your postings and journals all the time, as he cant do much else for most of the day. 'will keep everyone updated.
Cariad - you are truly inspirational - best wishes from across the pond - you are a fantastic rock to your DH - long may you continue to have energy and strength!
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Cariad - I've been following your journal and have been truly amazed at your strength, I really hope your husbands health problems are sorted soon. Please take time out for yourself as it is easy when your focus is on others to neglect yourself. Thinking of you both, Jane.
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So sorry that you and husband are going through all of this and having to worry about health care and keeping your home, so sad that we have such dilemas in this country. Sending you and your husband much good thoughts and prayers for better health and circumstances.:heartbeat