As a man meticulously planned every detail of a vacation with his wife, he anticipated laughter, shared moments, and bonding with in-laws. However, his mother-in-law’s health condition, which the family had gently tiptoed around for years, suddenly took center stage when a fall shattered more than just their vacation dreams.
Vacation Plans
A man and his wife had planned a vacation in a town 800 km away. Upon arrival, they were set to meet up with his in-laws at the hotel. The man had arranged everything for a 4-day fun-filled trip, including hotels, transportation, and various activities.
The Mother’s Health
His mother-in-law, standing at 5’2″, weighed about 230 lbs, making it difficult for her to walk. Although the family had encouraged her to lose weight and be active, she often made excuses for her eating habits. She frequently relied on someone to help her with tasks, like getting in and out of cars.
Advice Ignored
The family had repeatedly asked the mother to engage in light exercises like walking or stretching. They also suggested that she reduce her snack consumption, especially high-calorie items. However, she would often argue that her diabetes required her to eat such snacks to avoid dizziness.
An Unexpected Incident
Upon reaching the hotel, his mother-in-law fell and injured her hip. The family immediately sought medical help, and scans confirmed she broke her hip.
Immediate Action
The small village they were in didn’t have the medical facilities needed for such an injury. It was a challenge even to get her into an ambulance, requiring four people to lift her. The vacation plans were abandoned as they decided to take her back to the city for proper medical care.
Trip Setbacks
Due to this emergency, the man and his wife had to abandon their vacation. They not only lost money from trip reservations and activities but also incurred unexpected medical costs. Furthermore, the journey back was uncomfortable, traveling in a packed ambulance for 12 hours on rough roads.
A Difficult Conversation
After ensuring his mother-in-law was in a good hospital, the topic of the ruined vacation came up. The man told his wife he wouldn’t travel with her mother again unless she improved her health. He felt that her mother’s condition had become a burden to everyone.
Differing Opinions
The wife didn’t take kindly to her husband’s words. She defended her mother, attributing her weight to “medical complications.” However, even the doctor subtly hinted that the injury could have been less severe if the mother was lighter.
Medical Professional’s Input
The orthopedic doctor they saw had some advice for the mother. In a gentle way, he mentioned that losing some weight might have prevented the injury. This statement seemed to support the husband’s perspective.
Feelings of Frustration
The man was upset about the entire situation. He lost both his vacation time and a significant amount of money. Plus, he felt that the family’s prior warnings about his mother-in-law’s health had been ignored.
Seeking Understanding
Feeling overwhelmed, the man wondered if he was in the wrong for expressing his feelings. Losing a vacation, money, and dealing with a family medical emergency was a lot for him to handle. He tried to find some clarity on the matter.
Take a Gentle Approach
Keen to offer their personal perspective, a commenter offered the man some advice when it comes to his mother-in-law’s weight.
“As a big person myself (although trying to change), I can say her mother will never change unless she has the right mindset to do it. Being told repeatedly by other people will not somehow magically make it happen, but there are other ways to approach it that might get her thinking about it for herself.”
Tough Love
Another user offered a firmer perspective about his mother-in-law’s situation.
“Fact is it’s unsafe for your MIL to go on these kinds of trips. Therefore, they’re not in her best interests. It’s easy to cave to and placate stubborn people, but another fall (much more likely than average, given her weight and difficulty with walking) and being that far from medical help could end up much worse. It’s in everyone’s interest that she doesn’t go on trips like the one you took.”
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