MR

I just need a place to go and this place, with all it's craziness, for some reason...has a caring side as well.

My wife had her meniscus repaired on Friday and had a brace place on her leg to keep the knee absolutely straight. After 3 days, because of the incisions, she could take a shower. Well...today, we tried to take that shower. She had brunch, some vicodin and then it was time to try the shower. We had to take the brace off and Right after she put conditioner in her hair, while I was holding her up...she complained of dizziness and then she fainted. I caught her, pulled her out and laid her down on the carpet and then called 911. I did a vigorous sternum rub and in about 1 minute...she came to.

I stayed on with 911 to let her know that she was responsive and then called her surgery center and her doctor.
They say the vicodin and the sudden release of pressure from her brace plus standing on 1 leg and hot water was probably the main reason she fainted.

But I gotta tell...for those 2 minutes...my world was in a paradigm shift.

Her sister, who is a nurse, was with us in the morning and then drove home to LA, but then drove back to check with us. It's good to have family who cares.

So...for me...someone who is unabashedly opinionated, I ask you to give that significant other a hug.

Thanks MR. Pay it forward.

I CAN'T hug my significant other, my wife will get pissed!!!!!!!!!

ttango1,
How frightening! I hope she will be alright! I will be thinking of you both. My husband sent me flowers at work today for no reason, just because he says, I am the sweetest wife in the world. Made my day! I am going to fix him the best meal tonight! And I will give him a hug in your honor. Hang in there!

ttango1 wrote:I just need a place to go and this place, with all it's craziness, for some reason...has a caring side as well.

My wife had her meniscus repaired on Friday and had a brace place on her leg to keep the knee absolutely straight. After 3 days, because of the incisions, she could take a shower. Well...today, we tried to take that shower. She had brunch, some vicodin and then it was time to try the shower. We had to take the brace off and Right after she put conditioner in her hair, while I was holding her up...she complained of dizziness and then she fainted. I caught her, pulled her out and laid her down on the carpet and then called 911. I did a vigorous sternum rub and in about 1 minute...she came to.

I stayed on with 911 to let her know that she was responsive and then called her surgery center and her doctor.
They say the vicodin and the sudden release of pressure from her brace plus standing on 1 leg and hot water was probably the main reason she fainted.

But I gotta tell...for those 2 minutes...my world was in a paradigm shift.

Her sister, who is a nurse, was with us in the morning and then drove home to LA, but then drove back to check with us. It's good to have family who cares.

So...for me...someone who is unabashedly opinionated, I ask you to give that significant other a hug.

Thanks MR. Pay it forward.

All kidding aside, I'm glad all is well. That sounds like a couple minutes of pure hell. Hang in there--

Hope everything turns out for the better tango...

As for the hug part, I do that daily with both my wife and daughter I could have the worst day ever, and one hug or smile from them just washes it all away

I'm glad to hear she is ok. That's scary stuff. Hope the rest of her recovery is a quick and full one.

My wife would have been in deep crap cause she'd have never let me help her in the shower!!! She will let me give her a hug though, so I'll be sure and do that when I get home tonight.

Glad to hear everything is ok bro, and I'm glad you were there to catch her. That's scary stuff.

Soon as Debbie wakes up, I'm going to give her a big hug. She's been taking care of me today after some dental surgery. I think she was absolutely wore out after she had to deal with me writhing and groaning in pain. I do know one thing though. Hydrocodone is some fantastic stuff.

WOW ttango 1, I'm sure that was scary for you both.

Glad she is ok....take care of each other.

Oh, and I just gave my awesome hub a hug.

She seems to be okay. But still, give that person a big hug.

Oh wow ttango, I'm so glad she's ok. Hugs to both of you.

The hug thing is like a rule in our house, lol, esp. with the nature of my husband's job, but will give extras tonight.

I hope all is well ttango! I know how scary that can be-I've been there.

I'll hug my kids extra tonight.