I am an emotional wreck!
By asgtswife04
@asgtswife04 (2475)
United States
November 24, 2007 10:03pm CST
So, my husband flew back out today to head back to Iraq. He will be gone another 6 months to a year with no leave time again. I had surgery 2 and 1/2 weeks ago, but am having some complications with that. For those that didn't know, I had to have a hysterctomy to head off cancer. Now, my incisions are becoming severely infected and I could possibly end up back in the hospital and my husband is gone. i have three children that I have to worry about and worry about who is gonna take care of them if something happens and I have to go back in. At this point, I am so emotionally drained and physically sick I can barely see straight. I know that I really just need to calm down and relax some, but I am so keyed up from the ups and downs that it's really gotten to me. Guess I just needed to vent or something on here, but I appreciate being able to talk and discuss things with you guys. Thanks so much and God bless
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15 responses
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
25 Nov 07
As always Sgtswife, you are welcome to vent. We are here for you.
I really hope things rebound and I pray for you and your family's safety & wellbeing. I'll say you should calm a bit and relax, excessive and unnecessary spent energy is counterproductive for you and those that count on you.
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@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Thank you so much! You have been a great help to me on here. I am trying to get myself calmed down and relaxed, not only for myself but my children as well. They aren't doing well with this at all and of course me acting crazy only brings more stress on them as well. Thank you for your prayers. They are greatly appreciated and needed. I'll keep you posted. God bless
@pimpsterque999 (227)
• United States
25 Nov 07
I'm sorry for all the stress you are going thru, I hope your family or his family or your friends are able to help you out in your situation. However keep your chin up everything happens for a reason and woman are amazing people they can pull thru so much alot of what happens to us as woman is to show us how strong we really are. As far as your surgery make sure they check you and make sure you do not have MRSA that seems too occur alot after a surgery it runs high in hospitals (but they dont always think about testing for it)and its been broadcasted thru out america on how contagious it is. Make sure they check you for that, that alone will make you feel like crap if that is the case they will put you on antibiotics called Bactrim that will head off the problem and get you back on your feet, If it happens you dont have it YOUR A LUCKY WOMAN and you will get back on your feet in no time. the thing with surgery is every body reacts differently with each one and we all have our ups and downs when it comes to healing. Stress is another big factor, if you believe your sick you will be BELIEVE you are well and KNOW you are strong enough to conquer anything that happens in your life and you will fight off this infection and handle ur children fine. Just remember EVERTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON just learn from the incident and grow from it as well. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HUSBAND FOR DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM HERE IN THE USA.
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@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
25 Nov 07
I'm not sure what MRSA is, but I will definitely check into it. I do have my mother here, but she is it and she home schools her two boys. That makes it difficult for her to keep my 19 month old because she is very demanding and my mom gets nothing done when she's around. Thanks for your comments...I know I will pull through this like i pull through everything else...with the help of God! God bless
@chertsy (3798)
• United States
25 Nov 07
I read all the posts. If something does happen and you do have to go back to the hospital, God forbid. You or your mom should call the famiy center on the base and explain to them your situation. I do believe they will help by gettign someone to come in and help. All honesty, you should call them soon, 3 kids, your mom and her two. God Bless your mom for being there, but 5 kids is a lot to take care of. You are in my prayers, please keep everyone updated.
@chertsy (3798)
• United States
26 Nov 07
I'm a National Guard wife as well and been in the Navy and a Navy wife to boot. Luckily my husband hasn't been deployed yet, knock on wood with the guard. Once you get in touch with the family group from his unit, you should get all the support you need. Wish I lived closer, I wouldn't mind helping out. That's what military families do, we help each other. God Bless.
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
26 Nov 07
Thank you for the words of encouragement. I haven't contacted the Armory yet...my mom has been helping me alot. Our family readiness is actually almost 3 hours away from where we live, so it's kind of difficult to get to them or them to me. Sucks, but that's the way it is sometimes. I pray that your husband doesn't get deployed. This is my husbands second tour in 3 years. It's crazy with him just being in the guard, but it seems like his unit is deployed about every two years. Anyways, good luck to you and God bless you and your family
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@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
26 Nov 07
Thanks so much. i will definitely keep you all posted. We don't actually live on a base though because my husband is National Guard...although he's been being deployed about every two years. i need to call the family center though and find out what they can do to help. thanks for the encouragement and God bless
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Hey girl, I am sorry that your having such problems. I know from previous talks that you have had a lot going on in your life and now to add this to it, and your husband has left....wow! I am praying for your safe and quick recovery. I really hope you are going to be ok!
@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
27 Nov 07
No problem girl. I totally understand what it feels like to have so much on your plate. Although I can't imagine what it's like to have more than one child and having surgery and being completely alone. My hat is off to you!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Girl, you have no idea. There has been so much more going on than sometimes i feel like i can deal with. I'll have to tell ya more when i see you on messenger. Thanks for your prayers. i really need them right now. God bless
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@saivenkaat802003 (4823)
• India
25 Nov 07
I am so sad to hear this..
You have a double suffering..
Suffering due to the pangs of separation of your husband and due to that of the operation..
And i feel that you have made a good decision, by coming to this forum and giving up the long and deep buried anguishes..
Certainly i feel that you will get relaxed when you discuss here.
One small piece of advice.. i want to say.. just dont think too much, on the future..by grooming over all if's and but's.
These probabilities have less chance of becoming true, but its only our mind calculates at the speed of light over all UNSEEN CURVES.
So just relax dear, and cool friend.
Have a nice time and Enjoy Peace Within.
@saivenkaat802003 (4823)
• India
26 Nov 07
Its my pleasure comarade, to give words of encouragement when a friend like you is in distress..even though we have not seen each other..i really feel from my heart that these words go beyond... just posting a topic and responding to it,.. and help you to withstand the pangs of separation and pains that you experience physically..
Dont loose your heart friend. God bless you, and never forget that the Almighty is in your side.
Take care friend:)
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
26 Nov 07
Thanks! I won't forget. I know that God is the only way and He will pull me through this. It has been great being able to talk with you and all the other wonderful people on here. God bless you!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
26 Nov 07
thanks so much for the encouragement. it's been great to see the responses on here. God bless
@miaoyu0807 (101)
• China
25 Nov 07
I'm sorry to hear your conditions.And I'm so sorry tnat I can't help you,but best wishes to you,God bless,and God is going to get you through this.
Sometime, the fact is cruel and unfair,and what only we can do is facing it bravely,and everything is coming back good!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
26 Nov 07
yeah, I have to depend on the Lord right now. I have my mother here, but she has two children of her own so sometimes it's hard to get her to watch my children. I just have to pray that God will heal me and get me through this so that I can continue to raise my children. thanks and God bless
@miaoyu0807 (101)
• China
26 Nov 07
Come on ! Don't worry !Everything will be OK! And you will be on your feet and raise your children on your own! Best wishes !Good luck!
@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
25 Nov 07
I am very sad and sorry to hear about your health not being very well right now and that your husband is not able to be there to take care of you and help you. I am sure that he is very concerned about you and will be checking on you frequently. I think the military should allow him to stay with you til it is certain that will be okay. The military should allow exceptions to those soldiers who have loved ones who are having health problems. I hope that you will be okay soon. Do you have other family who can help you with your kids while you are trying to get healthy? My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
26 Nov 07
yeah, he really is worried about me. I have my mother here and she is helping me as much as she can at this point. the military gave my husband an extra nine days plus the two weeks he already had for leave, which was a blessing, but i needed him here longer than that. i didn't start having complications until two days before he left and in order for him to have gotten another extension he would have had to have put it in a week prior to him leaving. that's the military for ya though. thanks and God bless
@Stephanie5 (2946)
• United States
25 Nov 07
I'm sorry that things are so rough right now, but keep your head up, everything will turn out ok. Those kids will surely keep you going whether you like it or not. :-) My family will keep yours in our prayers. Good luck.
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
26 Nov 07
Thank you for your prayers. They are needed. My kids definitely keep me going. It's good to have them here wiht me even though i need time to recover. They are my world. Thanks again and God bless
@kareng (59277)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Oh honey, what terrible timing! You are right, surgery is bad enough and now complications. Having your husband deported, just tops it off. Couldn't he get an extension under the circumstances? I hope you get better soon and don't worry about venting here--you need an outlet and this is a good one!
Do you have family that lives close by that could help with the kids? Maybe if you had a few days to rest that would help the healing process? Keep us updated!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
26 Nov 07
I have my mom, but she has two boys that she is raising. She has kept my kids for a couple of hours, which helped a little bit, but i really need a few days without having to pick my daughter up and just to have that time to help in my recovery. my husband had an extra nine days that the military granted him, but wasn't able to stay any longer than that. it's crazy, especially since the red cross sent a message out saying he needed to be home for 4 to 6 weeks. oh well. it happens, unfortunately. i will just have to trust in God that He will heal me.
@Aussies2007 (5336)
• Australia
25 Nov 07
Well I do feel sorry for you... and I understand why you would feel the way you do.
I am surprise that they would not give extra "leave of absence" to your husband while you are facing those problems.
I hope that you do have some family to look after your children if you have to go back in hospital.
What does your husband says about all this?
The first thing you need to do... is to look after yourself and think of you as "number one".
An ex girlfriend of mine had an hysterectomy for the same reasons. It was not a small operation and it takes time to recover from it. That is why I am surprised that your husband did not hang around a bit longer.
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
25 Nov 07
They gave my husband 9 extra days extended on a two week leave so he was here for 24 days...but, i didn't start having complications until 2 days before he left and in order to get another extension he would have had to have done it a week before he left, so there was no way for him to get to stay any longer. he is very concerned and worried though. The Army has gotten kind of crazy about leave time here lately. I'll keep you posted though. I know i'lll get through it. I not only have my three wonderful children, but I have my Savior walking beside me as well. God bless
@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Oh my gosh gal! Just had surgery and your husband just left? Damn I wish we were closer for I'd be more than happy to lend a hand for I know what you're going through for I've had the same surgery and it's hell to have to get up not alone take care of kids! Do you know anybody in your area? What about your family? Can any of them come and help you? Let me know because I could look into finding some help for you in your area because you shouldn't have to go about this alone. My husband just retired and he should know where to get help. Bless your heart!!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Thanks so much. I do have my mom here, so I think she will help me out if i have to go back in. That is so sweet of you though to want to help me. That means alot. There are so many great people here on mylot and it's truly been a blessing meeting you all. God bless and i'll keep you posted
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@milkfish (371)
• Philippines
25 Nov 07
I'm so sorry to hear about your condition. The greatest setback of having a soldier for a husband is that he will not be physically present during those trying times of the family. It's a call of duty for him and most of the time these things are beyond his control. Be brave, be strong for your kids. Find strength in the thoughts that your kids need you and you have to be there for them. See your doctor on how to take care of incisions and take med to protect you from infection. Should you need to go back to the hospital again, ask a friend or relatives of your husband to look after the kids when you are gone. These things will come to past. Lift your fears and sadness to Somebody up there. I know your husband feel badly leaving you in that condition. If he only has a choice, I know he will stay by your side.
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
25 Nov 07
Thanks so much for the encouragement. I do understand the military and how things work with it and i know that if my husband had had the choice he would have stayed longer. he got an extra nine days, so i guess i can't really complain to much. the complications didn't start until 2 days before he left. by that point it was to late to get another extenstion. i'll keep everyone posted though.
@ebtenorio (765)
• Philippines
27 Nov 07
I'll pray for you, asgts. I understand your situation and I now how you feel... Everything has a reason I think... even your being sad.. right? Your husband is a hero for he fights for your country, to protect it from terrorism. Do not worry... when he comes back, that would be a happy moment for you, your children and him as well. Your lucky to have them, asgts. We just have to endure these things and I think these are just tests on how we handle ourselves in these times of sorrow. ok? God will heal your head... I know. I feel it.
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
28 Nov 07
Thanks so much! I know He will heal me. Thank you for your comments. I am very lucky to have my children and my husband. As the saying goes, God doesn't put us through anything He doesn't walk through with us. God bless
@raysimanjuntak (1)
• Indonesia
25 Nov 07
You don't have to be affraid of what will happen next day. No one can quarantee what will be tomorrow...But I know something.. God knows. you know.. EVERYTHING can happen because of HE lets it happen. Pray has a power. Have u REALLY prayed for somebody even you are really in a very bad position? GBU
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
25 Nov 07
this is so true. God can get me through anything. There is power in prayer. thanks. God bless