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I Am A Caregiver To My Spouse

Been a long couple weeks. Wife went in for an operation for a suprapubic catheter a week and a half ago, all the tests were done and the surgery should have went smoothly. But she had a minor heart attack after the surgery which made her have to stay in the hospital for 6 days. She was released a week ago with 6 new medications to take bringing her total to 16 daily. A nurse redressed her G-tube differently than I normally do, we didn't think this was an issue. But when we got home the G-tube was out about 13cm, we didn't think much of it as it has come out before but not that far. A home care nurse came early the next day to check on things and insisted we get the G-tube looked at. 911 call and ambulance ride later and she is back in the local hospital. After getting checked out, it seems the G-tube had gone defective and pulled out of her stomach and had to be replaced. Exactly a week after her first operation she had another, not fully recovering from the first yet. Yesterday she was released from that hospital and is back home again. It has been a very stressful time on her and her emotions are not doing well at all. Can't say my emotions are in great shape either.
SW-User
Sorry to hear your both having such a hard time,try and stay strong and positive and I'm sure things will get easier over the next few weeks
gmatthewb · 51-55, M
@SW-User Thank you, going to take her a while to recover. I'm always trying to stay positive, hasn't been easy.
Caprice · 41-45, F
That is a lot to go through in such a short period of time. I hope you both catch a break, and soon.🤗
Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
@JamesHanes you have no idea what you are even talking about or what hes dealing with.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@gmatthewb You did NOT deserve this grossly insensitive harassment, probably from someone who has NO experience nor the slightest idea of what these awful situations are like and is probably closer to the age of real actual crying babies than a full grown man facing some of the worst that life has to offer anyone. Take care, friend. You gave a civilized response, but you did not in any way deserve such a mean spirited comment.
gmatthewb · 51-55, M
@greenmountaingal Thank you for your support.
SW-User
Stay strong for her 🤗
gmatthewb · 51-55, M
@SW-User I'm doing my best.
kablan · 51-55, M
SO SORRY GLAD YOU ARE THERE FOR HERE YOU BOTH SOUND VERY STRONG GOOD LUCK GOD BLESS SORRY DYSLEXIA IF CNAT READ MY HORRIBLE WRITING AND SPELLING EVER NEED SOMEONE TO LISTEN IM HERE
Platoscave · F
Do you have a little circle of supportive friends?

If so PLEASE don't forget them nowadays. Maybe they would want to hear from you guys....
gmatthewb · 51-55, M
@Platoscave I have kept my wife's friends updated as best I can, along with her family of course. Fortunately my wife does have all the support she could wish for.
Platoscave · F
posts like this remind me why I care about this site beyond so many others...
Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
Oh no Mattie 🙏🙏
gmatthewb · 51-55, M
@Butterflykisses24 This is why I haven't been around here much
Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
@gmatthewb understandable.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
I'm so sorry Matt! 🙏
gmatthewb · 51-55, M
@SweetMae Thank you
Platoscave · F
God bless you both and be with you...

 
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