Following my post four months ago regarding my husband's decision to give up his fight with COPD and bronchiectasis, I just needed to let you all know that he passed away on 8 July at just 65. I wish I could say it was peaceful, but the lead up to his death was anything but and it was awful to watch him struggle. His final week was spent back in the local hospice (his choice) and they made him as comfortable as possible.
Although I have not posted regularly, the support I have received when I have has been both helpful and comforting. I wish you all as painfree a life as possible and my final suggestion to all those with this condition who still smoke is to stop NOW! My husband gave up five years ago (four years after diagnosis as moderate) but, unfortunately, it was too late for him.
Bossidan,Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences in your loss,of course i offer the same to your family who i hope will be supporting you and each other at this sad time.
I'm very sorry to hear your sad news. I feel terrible or you that your husband's end of life was so difficult. The only small comforts I can offer, it was his choice to give up the fight, he is no longer suffering.
This, of course, does not make you stop missing him.
Hello, Bossidan, so sorry for your loss, it's obviously been a very difficult time for you. I wish you peace and the strength to get through this and hope you have the support of your family and friends. Sending much love and warm wishes, take care.
So sorry for your loss and the trauma of seeing your husband suffer. May you find comfort knowing that his struggle is now over and he is at peace. Thinking of you and your family x
Please accept my Condolences, I truly Know what your Going through. Last week at the young age of 57 my Dear Sister in law, Step mum to Mine & Nana to my Grandchildren passed with Lung Cancer & COPD, it all Happened so quickly, I was not with her , as I so Wanted to be, My Children & Grandchildren were all there and of course Her Hubby (my Ex). She was very coherent and made my Eldest granddaughter Promise that She never allow Smoking with our Grandchildren, None of my family Smoke, never Have, I did many years ago, hence the COPD now that Blights our lives, Yes I say OUR, because it affects every single Person who are with Us. Please be Strong as you can Hun, and enfold yourself in your Loving family. Much Love to You & Yours. Carolina XXXX
So sorry to read your post. How sad for you. Thank you for posting. As time passes I hope the difficulties of the last few weeks of his life can be put into the perspective of his whole life. Which I am was a rich and fulfilling one.
I am so very sorry to hear the sad news of your dear husband’s passing. A distressing end is hard to deal with (from experience). Sincere sympathy to you and to your family and friends. I don’t know how long you were married for B but I hope the memories that you have of the time you have spent together will help you cope through this most difficult time.
Aww dear Bossidan I’m so sorry to hear this sad and very heartbreaking news 💔 , I have often wondered how your husband was doing and now that youv gave us this most sad sad news I really feel for you. Your poor heart must be in pieces and I know that when you loose someone you love you go through all sorts of emotions. To you and all those who love him I send my deepest sympathy. ♥️♥️ I know no words can make you feel better but please know I’m thinking and praying for you and your family. Take care big (((( hugs)))) 🥰 sent your way 💔💔🌹🌹🌹🌹
Dear Bossidan so sorry to hear this very sad news . I have read your posts and seen how you have been a tremendous support for your OH and as a fellow carer I know what a struggle it can be and the roller coaster of emotions you have when caring for someone with this dreadful illness. I’m sorry you had to see him struggle so much in his last month and thankfully he was able to be made comfortable at the hospice.
I send you and your family condolences and best wishes and hope you are sustained by your happy memories of life together before he became ill.
So sorry to hear your sad news about your husband it is never nice to see your loved ones suffer. As wheezyoff says he is no longer suffering. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. X
Sending love and cyber hugs at this difficult time xx
So very sorry for your loss. 💕 xxx
You are the most supportive and wonderfully caring group. I appreciate all the kind comments. I am struggling at the moment - so much harder now Steve's funeral has taken place. I am going to post the poem that I wrote and read at his farewell in a new post. I hope others may take comfort from it in the future. Thank you one and all. xxx
Very sorry for your loss, I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that your husbands suffering is now over. My condolences to you and your family. 💐xx
No-one should suffer at the end - I am sorry for your loss and your husband suffering. It is the suffering of your loved one being seen and going through it with them, that leaves you feel helpless and left with a long heavy heart. I hope things change in UK so people have a choice at the end, that is my opinion.
How I agree with you. Steve said countless times he did not want to go on but the hospice doctors hands were tied - they could only offer symptom control. He suffered for several weeks. I did not want to lose him but the pain of watching him suffer was like a knife in my heart. The sad part was I was not there at the end as they thought he had at least a week or two - he died the night they said that. Even though he was sedated I am sure he was listening and just gave up.
I watched my dad die, however, he had different so was not breathless or anything. I think lung conditions are the worst I know a lady who died in hospital some weeks back and her end was not nice for her or her children who did not know what to expect and then watch their mother gasp out 'Help me' before she died. That will remain with them always. I just think that as in other countries that people should have a choice of a peaceful death, a chance to say goodbye in most peaceful way. We do not make dogs suffer and were not allowed to but humans are treated different for some reason and that is what gets me. But I wish you all the best and a peaceful healing xx
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