And how are you doing? Is life back to 'normal' yet?
We've hit a few snags along the way. In my husband's case, it took over a month to even convince him that he had suffered a heart attack, since about 3 months' memory before and surrounding the event was wiped out. And there were a few rebel streaks when he decided to take up smoking again. The last time he did, he ended up with shortness of breath, chest pains, and a 3-day stay in the hospital. Luckily his BP and labs have always been fine, so he doesn't have to constantly monitor those.
Oh, I still have irrational fears of him dropping dead from time to time, but honestly it's been several years since I was freaking out full-time. I used to panic if his cell phone went to voice mail.
[QUOTE=SnowOwl][QUOTE=JasmineRain]Oh, I still have irrational fears of him dropping dead from time to time, but honestly it's been several years since I was freaking out full-time. I used to panic if his cell phone went to voice mail. [/QUOTE]
Snow..I'm glad to hear that things are still headed in the right direction with your husband. If its any consolation, my husband can't seem to remember a thing. He's 44 and perfectly heathy but he can't hold on to information of any kind... or at least not the information delivered via my voice. Perhaps he's developed a very specific form of deafness? I don't know but he's making me crazy.
I hope to hear that you are feeling better soon. Good luck at your RD appointment!
Leila
Snow, I am glad to hear he is doing so much better! Once things become routine and he realizes he still does have control, he will be his old self. I don't know how you stop having the urge to shake him out of a dead sleep, though, I expect my DH has the same feelings. I catch him looking at me and he says something like "Gosh, you're beautiful!" and I know perfectly well I look a horrible mess - slouching about with no make up, my oldest (most comfy) t-shirt, holey warm-ups and hair that has not seen a comb!
Snow~I'm glad things are getting betterish. I can imagine that it's hard for the both of you to make these adjustments. You'll get there though, and someday this will all be a memory of another challenge you faced and conquered together.