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Gotta love family...VENT
On Monday my brother was hospitalized with a severe infection in his feet. Today, he had a partial foot amputation. He is only 31, no wife/girlfriend, no kids, and just two dogs. He has a very active lifestyle. We have a large blended family but I am the closet to him. With the support of my SO, I have been at the hospital way more than home this week. We have had SO's kids up to visit because they adore my brother and SO and I have stayed for hours. I have been there for every test, procedure, and operation. And literally NO ONE ELSE has been for the hard stuff just to visit, say hi, feel good about themselves, cause a lot of frustration and leave. Today our BF and his wife showed up after about 5 hours since he got back from surgery. My brother had informed the staff prior to them showing up that they are not to be given any information period except what room he was in. Well BF's wife cause a mess. I must say I was glad when they left and my brother could sleep. Thank goodness for good staff at his hospital who helped encourage BF and crew to leave. After my brother fell asleep and stayed asleep for an hour I finally came home. I just spoke to my brother and he is doing good, resting, and at peace.
Why do people need to come visit in the hospital when they have not talked to him for months? ARGH!!!! How do you handle family or pains in the butts during times like these? Any suggestions?
Thanks for listening to the vent.
Re: Gotta love family...VENT
Agree with PP.
It's ok to go home and sleep or hit the gym or live your normal life during this time. You don't have to spend every moment watching him sleep or talk to him constantly.
>>>>>Why do people need to come visit in the hospital when they have not talked to him for months?
Same reason why you only see some relatives only at weddings and funerals...just the way it is.