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I think my Husband is dying

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DollyParsnip · 25/05/2021 19:11

Hi

DH had a planned surgery on Thursday which went wrong; he had a catastrophic bleed which lead to his chest being opened and a long time to stabilise. He's on full life support but they are very, very concerned that he has few signs of brain activity.

He's in a good hospital with an amazing team around him, we didn't expect him to last over Thursday night and they've kept him going but I am slowly realising that I think he's gone.

Fuck. What do I do without him? We have an 11 yo DD who is awesome and friends but I feel so alone. So much panic.

Sorry for unloading, just feels incredibly surreal.

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Lifeisforalimitedperiodonly · 29/05/2021 11:41

Came on for an update and found your very sad one. So sorry for you and your DD. May your lovely husband rest in peace.

bigbluebus · 29/05/2021 11:45

So sorry for your loss. Life can be so cruel taking loved ones long before their time. Thinking of you as you break the news to your DD.

Pearl97 · 29/05/2021 11:46

I came for an update too and was really hoping for better news.
I am thinking of you and really wish things were different xxx

BetsyJameson · 29/05/2021 11:49

So sorry 💐 thinking of you, your daughter and family xxx

thesunwillout · 29/05/2021 11:50

Oh sweet lady, I'm so very sorry to have read your update.
My thoughts and prayers go to you your DD and of course your beloved.

So sorry 💐 XXX

Lupinspotato · 29/05/2021 11:56

I‘m sorry for your loss and thinking of you and your family x Flowers

hopeishere · 29/05/2021 11:58

I am so sorry to hear this. Big hug o you and DD.

Brenna24 · 29/05/2021 12:02

I am so sorry. That is heartbreaking. I hope that your DD copes with the news.

Malbecfan · 29/05/2021 12:02

I'm so sorry to have read your last update. You and your DD are in my thoughts Flowers

brokengate · 29/05/2021 12:04

I am so sorry for you and your Dd. You are in my thoughts. Thanks

Holothane · 29/05/2021 12:08

My poor love hugs hand hold 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Blossomtoes · 29/05/2021 12:15

Oh Dolly. How incredibly strong you’re being. My heart breaks for you. My thoughts are with you as you tell your daughter. It’s far too early to even think of it but Winston’s Wish was so helpful to my little niece when she lost her dad. 💐

BountyIsUnderrated · 29/05/2021 13:02

I am so sorry to hear this it must be such a shock for you.
Don't be afraid to reach out at this vulnerable time and be kind to yourself. Flowers

Itwontrainallthetime · 29/05/2021 13:20

I'm am so so sorry, my thoughts are with you, your little girl and your family.
Its good that you got to spend time playing his favourite music and being with him.
Our family went through similar in January ,I lost my wonderful brother so suddenly ,he was left brain damaged due to lack of oxygen after a seizure, we knew he had gone when it happened , but we prayed every day he was in ICU for a miracle but it wasn't meant to be.
We are all still devastated and it still hasn't sunk in, don't think it ever will some days are harder than others, just feel so lost and empty.
I understand how you feel being relaxed as there is no longer that terror and worry of getting that phone call or more bad news.
It's hard to remain strong but you find a way and get through this together.
All my love to you all x

DramaAlpaca · 29/05/2021 13:22

I'm so very sorry for your loss Flowers

uncomfortablydumb53 · 29/05/2021 13:25

Oh no How terribly sad, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope in time you will take comfort in the fact you were with him at the end. He knew how much he was loved
Love and strength to you and your DDThanks

Loyaultemelie · 29/05/2021 13:28

So sorry to hear that Dolly I'm glad you were with him. I am thinking of you for telling Dd Thanks

dollypartonshirspray · 29/05/2021 13:29

I am so sorry. Send you and your DD big hugs

JustMarriedAndLovingIt · 29/05/2021 14:06

So sorry to hear this, thinking of you and your family 💕

Workinghardeveryday · 29/05/2021 14:08

So very sorry to hear about your husband, my thoughts are with you and your dd xxx

HazelBite · 29/05/2021 14:12

I have no words, so very sorry Flowers

OvertheRainbow2U · 29/05/2021 14:15

Dear Dolly, so sorry to hear this sad news, sending my love and thinking of you and your dd xx

Livpool · 29/05/2021 14:21

So sorry OP. Thinking of you and your daughter xx

JanuaryJonez · 29/05/2021 14:27

I am so, so, sorry OP. I can't imagine how you must be feeling now but you seem so strong.

I will be thinking of you and sending you love and virtual hugs.

bloodywhitecat · 29/05/2021 14:27

I am so very sorry, wishing you peace and strength in the coming days and weeks Flowers.