I’m So Sorry
By DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
United States
February 19, 2026 5:08pm CST
My friend with cancer (I really dislike calling her that on here) has been running back and forth to be with her ill husband. He had surgery on a heart valve, but hasn’t gotten out of bed or stood up since his surgery last week.
He’s out of ICU, went to a private room, and today was put in rehab.
Hubs and I were planning on visiting him Friday, but just heard that it’s not a good day to be there. He’s not doing well at all.
My friend is so sorry, too.
We really want to see him, so we are going on Saturday.
What would you do?
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22 responses
@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
20 Feb
Definitely listen to the staff and the family about when it’s better to see him. I’m so sorry you’re going through this as well as your friend, and I’m praying for you all. 

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@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
19 Feb
I would do the same as you. They need all the emotional support they could get.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
20 Feb
I'm so sorry that your friends are going through all this. Hopefully, you will be able to see them soon.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
19 Feb
Very sorry, it sounds like whenever you see him, you might be saying good bye.

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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
20 Feb
I'm sorry he seems to be having problems but I'd let his wife know you want to visit but don't want to go when it's not convenient for him... Surely he can tell you when it's a good time to visit?
I never like people visiting me when I'm in the hospital. I don't want anyone to see me when I haven't been able to shower or wash my hair. I'd rather them come visit when I'm out of the hospital and comfortably home again.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
20 Feb
@DianneN Not everybody is the same. I was just telling you what I'd prefer. I hope, for your sake, that he comes out of the hospital a well man.
I'm sure you'll choose the right thing for you and them.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
20 Feb
We just pray that he can come out of the hospital.
He can only speak in whispers due to being so weak.
I ran into my friend this morning. She’s going to text me when she returns from the hospital to let me know if he’s well enough to visit.
We’ve been close friends for years and have seen each other at our worst so many times. I’m certain he would love seeing us, especially my husband. They are very close. My friend needs the companionship and support . She’s beside herself.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Feb
Go visit him. It will be good for him.
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@Fleura (34927)
• United Kingdom
20 Feb
It's hard to say without knowing more details, but if it was me that was very ill I wouldn't feel up to seeing people, I'd rather see them when I was better.
As long as he's conscious it might be nice to send a card or a text just to let him know you are thinking of him and looking forward to seeing him when he's recovered.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
20 Feb
He may never be well enough to come home. He has so many horrible heart problems including congestive heart failure, a defibrillator, and COPD. Legs extremely swollen due to fluid buildup, extremely weak, falls asleep in the middle of a sentence when talking, can’t stand or walk, etc…. AAnd all this before his heart surgery. Still the same and barely eating.
We already sent a card and a couple of gifts.
We’re such good and close friends and have seen each other at our worst. He wouldn’t care what he looked like in front of us. Hubs and I need to see him, especially if he never recovers.
Saw my friend on the way to the hospital this morning. She will text me when she returns tonight to let us know if tomorrow will be a good day to see him. She needs our support, too.

Saw my friend on the way to the hospital this morning. She will text me when she returns tonight to let us know if tomorrow will be a good day to see him. She needs our support, too. @MarieCoyle (59107)
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20 Feb
I do hope you are able to see him soon. I am really sorry, it's hard to possibly be losing a good friend. 

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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
20 Feb
Thank you. This is my first time with that possibility. Can you believe it? The friends I’ve lost before had sudden and unexpected departures.
His wife, who I saw this morning will text me tonight. We really need to see him as soon as possible.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
21 Feb
@MarieCoyle That’s exactly how I feel. Unfortunately, we can’t go to see him, because he is doing so poorly. My friend still hopes to see an improvement by next week. I hope so, too, but none of what she told me sounds very promising. She’s going to call me for a long talk about her cancer numbers and what is really going on with her husband.
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@MarieCoyle (59107)
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21 Feb
@DianneN
A long and drawn out illness is hard on everyone. No one wants to give up hope, of course. I have some friends that I consider family as well as my family, and I know I would want to see them one more time, even though it would be very, very hard. I hope you can.
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@ocard010101 (95)
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20 Feb
I will do what I would like my friends to do for me when I am in need of emotional support.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Feb
How very sad when both partners are ill. It is so nice that they have friends like you. If it were me I would do all I could, make them laugh if I could. Laughter is the best medicine I've found in my 74 years of life on this planet.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Feb
@DianneN .......Sure. Knowing your friends haven't back out is very important. Turn on some George Carlin for him to listen to.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
20 Feb
Thank you. Laughter is the best medicine.
He can barely speak now, but knowing we were there would be so good for his soul, I think.
I saw my friend today as she was leaving for the hospital. She will text me later to let me know if we can visit tomorrow.
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@LeaPea2417 (40020)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 Feb
I would visit him when the doctor says it is a good time to visit. I really pray for him 

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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
20 Feb
I'm sure your friend knows how much you care but I would wait until you hear that it's okay to visit.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
20 Feb
I'm so sorry to hear that her husband isn't doing well. I would go see him as soon as they sy it's OK. Saying a prayer for both of them.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
21 Feb
@DianneN You're very welcome. I hope you can see him.
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