KarenH Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hi All, It's been a terrible month. My hubby was admitted to hospital with nerve pain due to a met on his spine which they were going to treat with 10 days of radiation. They gave him oxycontin and he crashed, ended up on life support with kidney failure and pneumonia to boot. Despite the doctors who wrote him off from the start, he rebounded and got off the respirator a week later. He had a good week then aspirated and ended up back on the ventilator. Another week passed and he was well enough to get off the machine, but on Friday, they told me that he had another case of pneumonia and needed the ventilator a third time. I made the most difficult decision of my life and declined; I just couldn't put him through that again if it was unlikely that he could remain off of it. My wonderful husband passed away on Saturday and my life will never be the same again. My heart is broken, but the one consolation I have is he isn't suffering any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Prayers for you during this time. God Bless You!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 ((Karen)) I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Karen, I am so sorry for the loss of your Larry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm so sorry you had to make that decision, but your hisband is at peace and I hope that thought brings you comfort. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm so very sorry, Karen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Karen, I am so very sorry you have lost your husband. I just read over your his journey and I am so sorry he had to go through so much . Knowing he is now at peace must be a comfort. My prayers go out for you and the family. Know that we will be here for you. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oh how sad for you...I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 My condolences Karen. I am praying for your strength in getting through this very tough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugno92 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Karen, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. He was very lucky to have you. Robyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Karen I am so sorry about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. We will continue to be here with you and for you. Warmly, Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Karen, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. And for all that your husband went through. I can only imagine having to make that decision, and you clearly did it with love. Please be easy on yourself in these first days, and come here whenever you need to -- it does help and people understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm so sorry Karen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 My heart broke for you when I read your post. I could only imagine how great your pain is. All this happened so fast. Please accept my deepest of condolences. My heart goes out to you and your family. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. You went through so much in such a short time. I know that he is no longer in pain but I know too that you is just beginning. I will be praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hi, Karen. I am so sorry for your loss, but blessings on you for having the strength to put him first at the end. I can only imagine how hard that must have been for you. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needhope Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your husband's journey sounds very close to my Dad's final month and they were around the same age. I pray that God grants you some peace during this difficult time. -Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Thank you everyone for all your kind words. I've wandered around in a daze these past few days, wondering when I'll wake up from this nightmare. This was so quick - he was only diagnosed a few months ago and we both thought/hoped we had more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendew Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.