Hubby Update!

[Blueyes]

Originally Posted by gja1000

Blueyes, we're going to have to compare notes!!! My husband has heart failure, asthma and other lung problems, insulin dependent diabetes, and moderate kidney failure. It is enough to keep me hopping, for sure!!!!!

We'll just start our own support group Mike doesn't have any lung or kidney problems..yet Sorry..you should know that we deal with everything with LOTS of humor! He gives himself 2 shots of insulin and 2 shots of blood thinner daily. Even with that, his blood sugar has been around 350 Don't worry, the dr. is watching him closely! Is your hubby's kidney failure from his diabetes? Geez...poor you and me

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Blueyes

We'll just start our own support group Mike doesn't have any lung or kidney problems..yet Sorry..you should know that we deal with everything with LOTS of humor! He gives himself 2 shots of insulin and 2 shots of blood thinner daily. Even with that, his blood sugar has been around 350 Don't worry, the dr. is watching him closely! Is your hubby's kidney failure from his diabetes? Geez...poor you and me

YIKES!!! We use lots of humor too - you can't cry about all of this so we just laugh too!

My husband has an insulin pump so he doesn't have to take shots anymore. The pump is soooo nice. You just punch in the number of carbohydrates that you eat and push a button and the pump delivers the insulin. You give yourself insulin everytime you eat, even if it is 10 times a day. It is so much nicer than the shots and it keeps his blood sugar much lower.

His kidney problems are caused by a combination of heart failure and diabetes. His heart does not pump out as much blood as it should, so that means his kidneys don't get as much blood as they should, so they don't work as well. His diabetes is also hard on his kidneys, so he gets a double whammy!!!

It's a good thing these men have us to take care of them, isn't it!!!

[Blueyes]

I don't know what they would do without us, lol!
Mike is really struggling with his diet. Food has always been his favorite hobby..he loves nothing better than eating at really nice restaurants He had "the big one" 14 years ago when he was 41. I was a young and innocent 36...boy, has all of that changed. He has 7 stents in his arteries. He's actually been doing fine with his heart for awhile...but I'm sure you know what it's like...always waiting for the next thing to happen.
It's always the hardest on us poor wives

[2tiredmom]

Boy Oh Boy. You two do have alot in common. I wish you and your husbands the best. My oldest brother was a diabetic also. He had 1 kidney transplant in 1990.
Then was put back on the list for a kidney pancreas transplant in 2004. He had the surgery in September of 04 and died 2 weeks later. The operation was a success but he ended up with a bowel obstruction . So I know how hard it is when some one you love is diabetic.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Blueyes

I don't know what they would do without us, lol!
Mike is really struggling with his diet. Food has always been his favorite hobby..he loves nothing better than eating at really nice restaurants He had "the big one" 14 years ago when he was 41. I was a young and innocent 36...boy, has all of that changed. He has 7 stents in his arteries. He's actually been doing fine with his heart for awhile...but I'm sure you know what it's like...always waiting for the next thing to happen.
It's always the hardest on us poor wives

Oh DEAR! Gary had 4 bypasses back in 2004, no stents. We were told he had not had a heart attack when he developed heart failure, but then about 6 months later, the medical records said that he HAD had a heart attack. I was never really sure who to believe, and it didn't really matter, the outcome was the same - heart failure. His heart only pumps about 1/2 of what it should, so that makes him feel tired and weak most of the time. He still manages to hunt (drive the four wheeler to the deer blind) and fish a little bit, so that keeps his spirits up!

Mike should look into an insulin pump - you can eat whatever you want - you just count the carbohydrates and give yourself insulin via the pump. Gary is not a big eater, and his diet is not that bad. Now that he is on the insulin pump though, he can eat whatever he wants. Of course, he tried to avoid too much fat due to the heart issue, but he doesn't have to worry about carbs or sugars because he can take all the insulin he needs. Feel free to send me a private message, if you want to talk more about this.

Do you know about private messages? Look up in the right hand top of the page, just under Members List - do you see, Welcome, blueyes? Then under your username, you will see Private Messages - you click there and you can send and receive private messages. I understand what you are going through! I'm happy to help if I can.

[donna1990]

God Bless the two of you. I can't imagine how you cope, Faith in God.
My husband had prostate cancer 5 years ago, it was a hard row to hoe, but he has been cancer free for 5 years. Lot of side effects but we get through it.

[Gina]

I hope both your husbands continue to do well. and God keep you ladies strong..

[judy]

It's not easy! My ex had a heart attack at 43, and ended up having 2 angioplasties. I don't think he watches his diet as carefully as he should, but he seems to be okay. I taught him to shop and to cook for his condition because I thought he had to be involved to take it seriously. Actually, we learned together by reading lots of books. It's a good thing we did because now he's on his own.

I'm sorry your hubbies are not 100% healthy. You just don't know from one minute top the next what's going to happen. You are both wonderful wives.