Hello,
My name is Rebekah and I am a wife of a CABGx4 survivor. I say that lightly because he has physically made it through very well, his emotions have been a roller coaster. It has been very hard for me to know how to support him through this time. He is scheduled to see a therapist this Th, lets hope he goes.
Our journey began April 24, 2018, but really much earlier, signs that were ignored. He had been sick all winter, refusing to go see a doctor, just fast care visits that were mis diagnosis. I made the doctor appointment and took him to the appointment. We both thought we would be going to work later. I am a social worker and left while they did one test only to get a text reading, so do you want to drive me to Mayo or should I take an ambulance. The test showed his EF was 15%. They said he was a walking stroke or heart attack waiting to happen. I am holding back the tears as I write this. It is one of those days, a person never forgets.
We have a 13 year old girl and a 10 year old boy. I have attempted to be the strong one for them and their father. This experience has thrown our whole family on its tails. My friends have no idea, my family has some idea as many of the men have had CABG also, but it is different when the struggle is yours. I have decided that to get through this I need support, to hear from others that things will get better, that there is hope. That although everything seems upside down right now, it can get better. Every day seems like a battle. I am usually a positive person, but my smile has been replaced with tears many days. Looking forward to hearing from you on ideas , resources or comments.
I think that is enough of my story for today.
take care and good luck on your own journey,
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Rebekah
wife of CABGx4 survivor
MN
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