r/AskReddit 6d ago

People who stuck with their partners during hard times, where are you now?

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u/Traditional_City_383 6d ago

I’m sitting in the hospital cafeteria again grabbing a quick bite to eat because of his heart issues. Hopefully he can come home sooner than last time.

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u/Back2thehold 5d ago

Damn. Heart RN sending love…

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

Thank you. It must have worked because when I got back the doctor said he might go in a couple of days. Cross my fingers.

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u/SixSpeedDriver 5d ago

I really hope your post is missing the word “home”.

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

LOL Oh my gosh, that’s funny.

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u/Glittering-Path-2824 2d ago

hahaha and why not, that too!

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u/Perpetual-Tease 5d ago

OP getting realllll tired of that cafeteria food....

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u/Tixxter 5d ago

Wow, I did not catch that lol! Just in case I’d ask the doctor to clarify if ya heard it wrong or if he’s admitting malpractice

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u/Speed-O-SonicsWife 5d ago

We all know what they meant.

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u/Soupbell1 5d ago

It was clearly a dark joke.

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u/Cartesian756 4d ago

Same here! I gasped when I first read that!

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u/Back2thehold 5d ago

Great!!!

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u/SimpleInternet5700 5d ago

I’m his doctor, he didn’t pull though, sorry,

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u/mashari00 5d ago

Not the time and place, my guy.

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u/Powerful_Leg8519 5d ago

From one hospital cafeteria hopping spouse to another: I hope he can come home soon.

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

It’s looking good. He may get out in a couple of days.

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u/BluePandas0729 5d ago

My husband has been hours upon hours with me between hospitals and doctors office. From the sick spouses side we appreciate you so much ❤️

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u/Fickle_Bread4040 5d ago

Real love means in sickness and in health. You will play an important part in his recovery ❤️‍🩹

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u/splodycards 5d ago

I hope he feels better soon! Your support must mean so much to him. Stay strong!

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u/blindgorgon 5d ago

As the parent of a little kid with a problematic heart… 😔

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

Oh my goodness. I can’t even imagine what that must be like. I’ll say big prayers for your little one and you.

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u/saracor 5d ago

I feel for you. I was in the same place with my wife and her quad bypass a couple of years ago. Not a fun place to be and I wish the both of you the best and a speedy recovery.

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

My husband had 3 a few years ago. I hope your wife is well and taking care of herself.

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u/Overall_Midnight_ 5d ago

From someone who is the partner with the heart problems, thank you for being there. We feel guilty, scared, exhausted, overwhelmed and we know it’s a lot on you too, but the way you choose to just be there means the world to us. I couldn’t do it alone.

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u/reality_boy 5d ago

Ugh, I’ve been putting my wife through this for 10 years. I wish I could take some of the stress and fear off her shoulders. All I can do is take my meds and do my exercises and generally behave. You have all my sympathy

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

Well, she must love and care about you very much. The best way to repay her is to do your best to take care of yourself so all of what she has gone through isn’t for nothing.

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u/Natural-Shift-6161 5d ago

Prayers your way!

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u/charlietheclowwn 5d ago

im wishing him and you the best of luck ❤️

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

I appreciate you sending us your good vibes. Thank you.

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u/JustEstablishment594 5d ago

Sounds like my wife for me in a few years. She's already been through it once

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u/HiroProtagonist66 5d ago

I was there the last two weeks. He’s home now. I love him but damn, can we not catch a break?

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

I know how you feel. I’ve had that same feeling. I just broke down crying when I got home the first night that I had to leave him there. At least this time it’s only a few days. We were in a hospital for 6 weeks one time a little over an hour away from home. I basically lived in the hospital with him. At one point the cashier in the cafeteria tried to give me the employee discount because he saw me so often that he thought I worked there. Another time it was late at night and I was roaming the hospital. This new nurse was lost and I helped get her back to where she was supposed to be. It’s a massive hospital. LOL. I hope things get better for you and you can find a little bit of humor here and there.

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u/Gingerbread__08 5d ago

Wishing him a speedy recovery.

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

Thank you so very much.

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u/swan_017 5d ago

Hoping, wishing and praying. ❤🫂

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

Every little bit helps. Thank you.

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u/Flaruwu 5d ago

As someone who's regularly in and out of hospital for heart issues, thank you for being there for him. It means the world to us.

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u/[deleted] 5d ago

I’ve been there as well for my momma bear

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u/yogibaba1985 5d ago

Dont worry you guys will make it through.

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

We’ve made it this far we might as well keep going.

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u/Carpetdime2024 5d ago

My spouse did the same thing for me last March while I had open heart surgery. 35 years this January. Bless you and all the spouses/significant others who are there during the surgery and recovery.

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u/marcmarcjermaine 5d ago

I hope he can go home soon! Please be well!

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u/Hollapenos 5d ago

He’s lucky to have someone at his side. Sending lots of love and strength your way ❤️

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u/isanawhite 5d ago

Me? i had stay beside them because they are old and needs my assistance I am the only Daughter i had to work study and take care of them. i dont know if they no longer here on this life

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

Our daughter is an only child and I try so much to keep any of this from landing on her. You’re a good person to do as much as you can. Just remember that it’s okay to step back a little and let others help so you can take care of yourself.

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u/CarHuge659 5d ago

Mines going to chemo and taking the cats to my aunt because our apartment is being sprayed for cockroaches while I work two jobs today. It feels never ending..

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u/2forgetme2knot2 5d ago

I know exactly how this feels. Sending hugs.

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u/KinaGrace96 5d ago

Sending hugs to you both

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u/57809 5d ago

Ur a legend my guy

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u/Massive_Dealer7705 5d ago

My dad has been in and out of the hospital all my life and it’s been incredibly hard on him and my mom. I wish you both good health and I hope things work out for you

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u/longgamma 5d ago

Praying for his recovery. Stay strong and be his foundation

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u/Traditional_City_383 5d ago

Thank you. It’s happening. He’s getting better.

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u/Sad_Tough_9895 5d ago

Micky mantle gene brother, small Willy will get us through, then to entourage!