OT: My Mommy | Arthritis Information

Well... I got a call from my mom the day after my birthday; to inform me that she is to have a stint put in on Tuesday. She has a calcium & cholesterol build up... not sure she told me right, but anyways... it still means she has to get a stint put in.

My oldest sister calls me a little while later all freaking out, and asking what she told me and all kinds of stuff. MY sister was freaking because she thought to have a stint put in they would have to open her chest to put it in, and she also thought that a blockage meant no blood was getting thru. I told her how a stint was put in and that if she had a bad blockage he Dr would have done it sooner if there was no blood getting thru.

Yeah... when my mom told me about having to get a stint put in, I joked with her. I said "So... it is official... you are OLD!" She laughed and said "I will show you old!" hehehe!

I will not be able to go to the hospital because it is far away, and my oldest sister is taking her and then staying the night with her at the hospital. SO... if I went I would have no way back home, and I would have both kids! Yeah... that would just make me irritable.

My sister is also worried that she might die while in surgery because our mom has a decreased lung function, as a result of not going to the Dr when she had some kind of infection in her lungs. She only has like 89% breathing or something like that. She has to have oxygen machine and takes a nebulier and some other stuff.

I went to visit my mom yesterday. And she gets out of breath just walking to the bathroom back to the couch. They said it because of the artery that has blockage, and once that is took care of, she should not get like that.

The other night, I had a dream that my mom had died. This was before I knew of her medical problems. I remember from my dream her in a casket in a multicolor blue dress. Then us girls were at her house going thru her stuff and moving it out so someone else could move in.

Now, I start to cry every time I think about it. Because I am afraid my dream will come true.

I started crying tonight because I realized once again, when my mom is gone, I have no one else who understands me and cares about me like she does.

I am trying to not worry about it, but something will trigger me to think about it and then I start to cry.

I am going to go to sleep. My meds have kicked in. And I got this out of my system.

Jonnie,

Just a get well wish being sent to your mommy.

Jay-bird

Prayers and good wishes for your mom. Try not to worry (easy to say, I know).

Joonie, this is a very GOOD thing. Getting the stint will open up the artery and she will get more oxygen rich blood to her heart and feel much better. My mom has a stint, and it helped her so much. She was only in the hospital over-night, and recovery was quick and easy.

Try not to worry. Your mom is going to be monitored very, very carefully during the procedure and doing this now will hopefully prevent a heart attack in the future.

My father has had plenty of angiograms and stents. The worst part about it is after he comes out, he's still loopy from the sedation and tends to flash the "family jewels" at everybody as he squirms around on that narrow bed trying to get comfortable.Joonie, ditto to everything everyone has said. Your dream was probably caused by your concern about your mom's increasing shortness of breath. You've watched her get shorter and shorter of breath. The surgery will relieve most of that. Rest easy, she'll be monitored closely. LindyPrayers for you and your mom! I hope you can work through your anxiety, but talk to someone if you are having trouble!Joonie,

Your mom will be a lot better after they put the stint in. Surgery is always a bit scary so I understand your worry. Try not to dwell on your fears and instead focus on supporting your mom through this like you have been doing and you will feel better too. You mom is in my prayers. Keep us posted.

Laker

Thanks for all your prayers, they are GREATLY appreciated.

Joonie, I agree with what Lindy said. I think your dream stems from your seeing mom's ability to walk across the room deteriorate over time due to decreased oxygen % in her blood. Having the stent put in is a positive step. I think you will be so pleased with a healthier mom. I will be praying for your family and the surgeon and staff who will be working on her. Please keep us posted on her progress and please try not to worry. I know, easy for me to say.... but you do not need to stress yourself into a worse flare over this! Joonie needs to take care of Joonie. Got it???

take care sweetie

deb