My husband has recently been put on medication for high blood pressure and I bought him a blood pressure home monitor kit from kids but he's not impressed and wants me to take it back.
2006-12-25 06:35:07 · 26 answers · asked by Me xx 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I am sure the Doctor will be monitoring his blood pressure for him with regular check-ups. Take it back and get him something he really wants!!
2006-12-25 08:42:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jane E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I don't think your present was an insult, you bought him something that was very useful, don't feel upset by it, but if I was you I wouldn't take it back if he feels that strongly let him take it back. You haven't said how he is feeling about being diagnosed with high blood pressure if he is not taking it very well, then it may be that he needs time to adjust. I would ask him to hang on for a few days as the present was from your children and they may be offended that Daddy didn't like their present and he may have a change of heart, or tell him if he doesn't want it you do. Remember Christmas can be stressful you may not feel stressed but it could be hanging there in the background. I am sorry that he reacted this way but don't let it spoil your Christmas.
2006-12-25 20:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that having to admit to having hypertension and take meds for it may have been a lot for your husband to accept. The idea of monitoring it as well means he must confront it on a daily basis. He may not be ready to do this. Men, on the whole, don't like to admit to being mortal and vulnerable. Keep the monitor and use it right in front of him. Offer to take his B/P with it. He may come around in time. He should be keeping a record of his B/Ps in any case. It's the best way to monitor the effectiveness of his diet & lifestyle changes and the medication he takes.
He should check his B/P before taking his meds. If his blood pressure is below a certain point, he may need to omit a dosage. By this I mean, for example, if his B/P is 100/68 at 9am, he may need to take his med only if his systolic pressure is 110 and higher. Find out from his doctor what his blood pressure parameters are, if any, for holding his antihypertensives. (You can use this exact wording)
2006-12-25 14:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY I bought myself one of them and its the best thing i did he can keep an eye on his blood pressure but still must go back to the docs every 3-6 mths to be checked any way try to explain to him that its a good investment as with high blood pressure comes a risk to his life and and there are no real major symptoms with this condition until it becomes to late as this can cause long term damage to his organs eye sight heart and also even death so this is a good chance to help him good luck in changing his mind and hey after all we all want to see our kids grow! All the best for 2007
2006-12-26 04:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by LISA G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if he was hoping for a new nintendo Wii or an X box I can see why he might have been a tad dissapointed but point out to him that a games console will never save his life on the other hand a high blood pressure kit.You get the idea
2006-12-26 14:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by Haydn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, his present was not an insult at all. It means someone wants him well and feeling good. Your husband is the one who is giving out the insult. That's terrible to say you don't like a gift, but especially one as thoughtful as that! He's just crabby because he has high blood pressure. I have it too!! That was a sweet gift from the heart and shows he's loved!
2006-12-25 14:46:37 · answer #6 · answered by Dovey 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take it back but it was a bit of a naff present really wasn't it. He knows he has high BP; I assume his doctor is monitoring it and he is taking his medication and has made appropriate lifestyle changes (him not you for him). He probably does not want to worry himself silly by constantly checking it. Drop the subject but just leave it in a cupboard in the bedroom so he can use it if HE wants to and get him something he would really like instead.
2006-12-25 14:51:42 · answer #7 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well everyone has their own taste of what an appropriate gift should be. If he has taken it the wrong way then hes not being grateful, however on the other hand perhaps he wanted a gift that was a keepsake instead, some people are just like that.
If anyone has spent money on a gift for me I would just accept it smilingly regardless, but thats just me.
LOL why take something back that he will need anyway?
2006-12-25 14:44:45 · answer #8 · answered by Mini 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
More likely is that he is not accepting his condition but eventually he will realise that you all love him and want the best for him. After all, every body can have a blood pressure condition and it may be useful for all the household.
Cheer up and Merry Christmas!!!!
2006-12-25 14:48:33 · answer #9 · answered by Hansolo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it wasnt an insult, he got other things aswell didnt he? He should be grateful especially as it was from the kids, imagine how they felt when their dad rejected their present. Give him a day or two to reconsider, I hope he does, or like someone else said, let him take it back, dont you do it.
2006-12-25 14:48:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋