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Got some news this morning.
| Thu, 09-20-2012 - 11:03am |
My sister told us her husband had to be rushed to the hospital for either a bleeding ulcer, a hemorrhaging liver or perhaps a burst vessel somewhere internally. For my sisters' sake I hope he pulls through, but he has been such a monster to her. Especially since she's been undergoing chemo for ovarian cancer. He's been an alcoholic as long as I've known him and they've been married 36 years. Such a difficult situation. She said she doesn't know whether to cry or slap him! I simply told her that we'll hope he pulls through and comes away with a better perspective regarding his health and just how LUCKY he is to have her by his side.
Sharon (dementedlibra)!! Sorry. Forgot to sign out of my other ivillage persona! How embarrassing!
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Ahhhh...much better.LOL I panic when I do that!
Sharon
Judy
-Judy
Thank you Judy. We were all shocked by her diagnosis! It's been several months ago but she thought she had pnuemonia. My Mom took her to the ER and they discovered a horrible dark colored fluid around her lungs. When they tested it they discovered the cancer cells and assumed it was lung cancer. As it turns out it was ovarian. Odd huh? But, she's getting her chemo treatments in Tucson, AZ and all we've had is good news so far.
Sharon
Dee
Got word from my sister that the BIL definitely has cirrhosis of his liver. She says he is in complete denial and thinks he can just take some medication and get better. The doctor has told him he will need a liver transplant at some point but he has to be alcohol free for at least 6 months before it can be considered. Unless he snaps out of it, I don't know that he can do it. Sis said she went straight home and disposed of every drop of alcohol in their house. She knows it probably won't do any good, but it made her feel better albeit temporary.
Sharon
-Judy
She was sober until about 5 yrs ago & started drinking a glass of wine a day but in reality it was a large bottle. I have threatened her, taken her car away from her & chosen to limit our contact but she refuses to stop. Says it's her life to do as she wishes.
Good luck! Dee
I truly don't believe he'll change. I'm guessing just being in the hospital without access to alcohol is driving him crazy. Such a shame. He's got two beautiful daughters..a grandson and brand new granddaughter and it's not enough. I'm sorry about your Mom. Although not related, we watched a dear friend of my parents lose his battle with liver disease due to drinking and he didn't even make it to 40! We just have to be there for my sister at this point.
Sharon