Hello all,
From my stand point I know there are many things that are new to Ginger and I after this surgery. I have become more aware of the fact that I really don't hear much out of my right ear. I am to stubborn to go for any type hearing aide. Both of us have a great outlook on life, she more than me I have to say. If I didn't have her the rockin chair would have claimed me months ago.
Some of us are inclined to let it suck us in on a bad day. I wonder when she will be doing the driving as opposed to me, I see others our age when out for a drive, the wife is driving, its funny but I want her in the passenger seat as long as possible. Its all a change for us seniors. Because of the hearing I am sure she doesn't let me watch the grandchildren by myself, I know she worries I may not hear something, or when driving an ambulance siren coming. The surgery takes us to a different level, she has pushed me back to a full life as it is, I may not feel like working, but once there and happy I am. She has me traveling once again, helped me over the emotional thoughts thinking I can't do this. Maybe have an embarrassing moment.
For 42 yaers we have shared our lives, I don't want it to change much but as seniors we have no choice, it does change. Then some type of cancer gets us and puts a damper on things. In between he visits to the Clinic we have other appt.s , blood work for our zolcor, for me heart appts. for any new blockages,and finally, the DENTIST, the lesser of evils but still a attempt to keep what is ours.
If I didn't have my wife around I would be a sad case, she is my light, and my caregiver, I am lucky to have her. SENIORS MOVE FORWARD, IF NOT TODAY , TOMORROW,,thats my input on it.....Gene