My wife

[forrealone]

We got Michelle home at around 7:30PM on Saturday. How this thing progresses is entirely up to the patient which, gives me some time to prepare for the inevitable. None of her previous hospitalizations resulted in the lifestyle changes appropriate to her condition, in spite of her statements that "this time" things were gonna change. I pray, for the sake of our children, that she follows through with her promise "this time". Unlike everyone else who can take the positive view, I must consider all possibilities and plan accordingly. 
  She has fatty liver which, the Doctor thinks is a result of diabetes. She has a new fluid pill prescribed. Not being a medical professional, it appears to me to be a case of "try this and if it doesn't work we'll try a different medication" or what I liken to slinging different stuff at a wall until something sticks. Standard medical practice.

It does make things difficult for everyone when a loved one doesn't put in the effort that everyone knows would help.  B never did do anything anybody suggested (especially if it came from me).  I am right there with you and will pray she focuses on doing the right for her family's sake.  I am pretty sure we are all guilty of this at some point or another; it is actually selfish.  And, I am most certainly talking to my own self here!

[IainH]

We got Michelle home at around 7:30PM on Saturday. How this thing progresses is entirely up to the patient which, gives me some time to prepare for the inevitable. None of her previous hospitalizations resulted in the lifestyle changes appropriate to her condition, in spite of her statements that "this time" things were gonna change. I pray, for the sake of our children, that she follows through with her promise "this time". Unlike everyone else who can take the positive view, I must consider all possibilities and plan accordingly. 
  She has fatty liver which, the Doctor thinks is a result of diabetes. She has a new fluid pill prescribed. Not being a medical professional, it appears to me to be a case of "try this and if it doesn't work we'll try a different medication" or what I liken to slinging different stuff at a wall until something sticks. Standard medical practice.

It does make things difficult for everyone when a loved one doesn't put in the effort that everyone knows would help.  B never did do anything anybody suggested (especially if it came from me).  I am right there with you and will pray she focuses on doing the right for her family's sake.  I am pretty sure we are all guilty of this at some point or another; it is actually selfish.  And, I am most certainly talking to my own self here!

 
 I was acutely aware of the three fingers pointing back at me when writing that post. To write my failings in contrast would have required a long, long post and I'm already long winded enough.

[Ed Hurst]

Be strong, Brother.