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Fiancee Just Had Surgery.

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ashdawn8287

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My fiancee just had a pretty invasive surgery. He is not well with pain and is stubborn when it comes to taking medication. I have to fight with him to take the medications he is suppose to take. But I don't mind because I love him so much.

We celebrated my birthday last night. He got me a pair of diamond earrings and I got mad at him for it. He is a jeweler so it is like his go to gift. Plus I don't really like jewelry or like being flashy and on top of that I don't believe in how diamonds are mined. It's a conflict to me that bothers me.

I feel bad for getting mad, I mean I didn't yell or anything, but I did not get the reaction he was hoping for. I told him the thought was nice and i LOVED the card (he got me a wife card!), and he got me a gift certificate for coffee because I LOVE coffee. He got hurt pretty bad by it, and finally I figured out how to word what I was trying to say.

I said I loved how much he planned it, how excited he was to give it to me, and I will wear them just because of that. But I also let him know don't buy me lots of jewelry just because he is a jeweler because I don't need that stuff. I don't want that stuff. Cards are more important to me and it's hard for him to understand that.

Okay, so his surgery. I spent a lot of time with his Mom for the first time where it was just us. We got along great and really bonded. She is a great women. She raised an amazing son. I got over my anxiety issues I have with parents and just acted myself. She was there mainly for me she said. I thought that was nice.

He came out of surgery and they brought us back to see him. Oh my lord did he look like he had been beat! I felt completely helpless in that situation and knew I had to put my issues and anxiety away for him and I did it gracefully. I got him relaxed and his blood pressure down.

We spent 2 hours in the recovery and he was just absolutely miserable. He had surgery on his sinuses and ear. It was a painfully invasive surgery. He is really grouchy and I understand, because I just had surgery a few months back. I got super prepared for it too! And I have all his contacts and people around me, which is really great. I feel bad he can't rely on my family like this.

I guess I just needed to get this out off my chest. Because it was a painfully long day and I am so glad he is at home and sleeping! I could honestly use some encouragement and kind words. It wasn't bad or anything. I just don't want to bottle stressful stuff up and seeing my love like that was stressful to me! It's like I know he is going to be okay but I just can't stop worrying about his recovery! It's driving me insane!
 
I think how you're feeling is very understandable. There's only so much you can do, and of course you must wish he didn't have to go through this. You've done well to be there for him, and I'm glad that his family and contacts were there for you. What his mum said was very nice.

I hope he recovers soon and this time is over quickly for both of you.
 
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