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My husband is having emergency brain surgery, hand hold needed

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NewbieSM · 29/08/2021 23:24

So my husband has hydrocephalus with a couple shunt fitted, has had it for nearly 20 years. This morning he woke up with a 10/10 headache, vomiting and blurred vision. CT scan showed very enlarged ventricles and a blocked shunt. He went in to theatre at 4pm to replace the shunt -normally a 2 hour procedure. His surgeon called me at 7pm saying that he has had a haemorrhage after they put the new shunt in, he's still in surgery now. I am absolutely terrified that I'm going to lose him, he's only 33 and has two you daughters I can't believe this is happening. Please mumsnetters I don't post here much but feel so scared and alone. He is the love of my life and I can't do this without him

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NewbieSM · 29/08/2021 23:26

Excuse the typos I'm on my phone trying to type through tears and clearly failing

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MintyCedric · 29/08/2021 23:27

Keeping everything crossed for you Flowers

LadyGAgain · 29/08/2021 23:27

Massive hand hold to you OP. I totally understand that you're terrified and thank you for asking for someone to listen. I am sure your DH will receive the very best of care and I hope that this will mean you and your daughters are able to hug him and talk to him in person very soon. Please send him all the very best for a quick and full recovery from my family to yours ThanksThanksThanks

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Ferfecksackmammy · 29/08/2021 23:27

I am so sorry you're going through this. It's an awful long and lonely wait.

Sirzy · 29/08/2021 23:27

I have nothing positive to say except sending lots of love (and if appropriate prayers) your way.

Hope you get some positive news soon

Haggisfish3 · 29/08/2021 23:28

Oh bloody hell. I can’t imagine how shit it is. I hope with every fibre that he is ok.

Duetorain · 29/08/2021 23:29
Flowers
SugarMiceInTheRain · 29/08/2021 23:31

Another hand to hold here. Sending love and positive thoughts for you and your husband.

MrsGethinJones · 29/08/2021 23:31

Im so sorry i cant imagine how you are feeling. I hope and pray that he is ok xx

Susannahmoody · 29/08/2021 23:31

Holding hands op 💐

AdoraBell · 29/08/2021 23:32

Keeping everything crossed for you.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 29/08/2021 23:32

@NewbieSM how terrifying. So sorry!

Crossing everything for your DH to pull through. Sending strength to you as you wait this out, and best to the surgeon!

Hand hold and a hug, if you'd like one.

KintsugiCat · 29/08/2021 23:33

Lots of love and everything crossed for you 🌺

Hellocatshome · 29/08/2021 23:34

Hand hold and a hug.

CovidCorvid · 29/08/2021 23:36

Really hope you get some good news soon.

Otterseatpuffinsdontthey · 29/08/2021 23:38

Flowers Hoping your husband is ok after his operation Flowers

PurpleSproutingSomething · 29/08/2021 23:38

Keeping everything crossed for you Flowers

bloodywhitecat · 29/08/2021 23:39

Keeping everything crossed for you both

hedgiehedgehog · 29/08/2021 23:39

A hand hold from me too OP. I hope you get good news very soon xx

LizzieBet14 · 29/08/2021 23:40

Sending love & hugs. Hang on in there❤️xx

snowwhite90 · 29/08/2021 23:40

Thinking of you xx

AntiSocialDistancer · 29/08/2021 23:40

I'm so sorry. He's in the best and most capable hands.

He is getting all the best care. Offering you a hand hold and a large brandy.

SingingSands · 29/08/2021 23:41

Hand holding and sending positive thoughts x

BlackeyedSusan · 29/08/2021 23:41

Oh no, that sounds really frightening for you. I hope he pulls through ok. Flowers

spiderlight · 29/08/2021 23:45

You must be terrified. Holding your hand tight. I hope you get good news soon.

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