OT: My Mommy Update | Arthritis Information

My sister called me this evening to tell me about our mom. My sister forgot to call me this afternoon about it. I just keep getting forgotten about! I am always last to hear it and i am the one who is home all the time!

Seems they did surgery on my mom again today aug 1st, well put her to sleep or maybe both. Not sure, sister was crying when she called it was hard to understand her and then the kids were talking loud.

They drained a half gallon of fluid off her lungs and she has drainage in place. They told my other sister who is at the hospital with our mom that she could have died having that much fluid on her lungs. It is a good thing my oldest sister called to get an earlier appt for the lung Dr to this week, other wise she probably would have died because she was not to see the lung Dr until the 14th. She is in ICU and will be in the hospital over the weekend and if she is doing well again they will let her come back home again early in the week.

They fixed her up with IV antibiotics for her infection in the incission area on her sternum.

My sister was upset that she was not there when they took her off to surgery again. My sister had to work, because she is short staffed. So... she had been crying all day, feeling bad about not being there for our mom. I did not even know they were going to do surgery on her today. I thought they were just going to fix her up, but not the case it seems.

I started crying with my sister when she was talk-crying to me. I know it hurts her to not be there, it does me too.

I was going to visit my mom in the hospital today, but I changed my mind and we went to a different city.

My mom tried to tell my sister it was okay that she was not up at the hospital for her, that she needed to do what she was doing and not to worry about it, because God knows what he is doing. So... that kinda made her feel a little better, but not much.

So... that is the update on my mommy. Please keep her in your prayers.

Once she gets this lung issue took care of and fixed she will be good as new!

Oh and my sister said mom was talking a lot longer before breathing in. It was not a few words here and there and then her out of breath. She was back to talking sentances again.

So... that is a good sign. Just hope and pray she stays like that. I will probably call her tomorrow after they get her in a regular room.

Said some prayers last night- please let us know how she's doing today!Just sent a prayer for you all, Joonie. Hang in there. Have you and your Mum in my thoughts and prayers Joonie. She sure has had a rough time of it lately...you too! She is in the best place right now and good to hear her breathing has improved.

Huggles to you

Lyn

Sending out prayers to you mom Joonie.

I know better than anyone how hard it is. My mom has had some massive stuff done to her. Now when things act up with her it's really hard now because I live in a different state.

So hang in there.

Sending prayers out to your mom and family...keep us posted. Hiking_gal

Hang in there Joonie - go visit your mom if you can; if not, make sure you call and cheer her up. She'll recover faster if she's in good spirits.
I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts, Joonie..

remember to take care of yourself too

I'm glad they found out about that fluid before it was too late. I'll keep you fam in my prayers, thanks for the update

Sorry to hear about this setback Joonie, but will definitely keep you, your Mom, and your family in thought and prayer. Hang in there my friend!

Your poor mother has been through so much. She sounds like a very special woman Joonie, and very strong. I hope all her troubles are behind her now and she will make a quick recovery.Joonie, I'm so sorry your dear Mom is having to go through so much! And I know you are going through it all with her.

You and she are in my thoughts and prayers. And, as always, my heart is with you, Sweetie. I know how scarey this all is for you. I think our Moms have a special place in our hearts, and it is so hard to know they are ill and suffering.

But it sounds like they caught your Mom's problem in time that she should be feeling much better and be home soon.

Even if you can't get to the hospital, at least you can call and talk to her. Such good news that she is breathing so much better!

Be sure to take good care of yourself. I know we are all thinking of you.

Much love, Nini

Prayers sent.
Mike
Joonie, well all in all it turned out to be good news. She's breathing better, that's great. I too will say a prayer for your mom and your family.

Hang in there, girl.

Thank you for the prayers everyone.

I could have gone to see my mom Sunday, but when my sister called to ask she was just fixing to pass my house and I had not even had a shower or dressed yet. PLUS, I was mighty stinky... I had been sweating. It was hot in my room. So... I stunk.

I felt bad about not going to visit my mom, but my sister said next time she will call me before she leaves home when she goes to see mom the next time.

My mom is to stay in the hospital for a week. Right now, she is still in ICU. I am not sure whe they are going to move her to a regular room. But when they do my sister is to give me her room # so I can call and talk to her. She does not have a phone in the ICU room.

My oldest niece said that they are going to probably leave the drainage tubes in her when she comes home. I am not sure. My sister is SO busy right now, that she forgets to call and tell me stuff and I am not sure when is a good time to call her while she is at work. She is short staffed so she is picking up the slack, until she finds someone to replace her assistant mgr that quit.

If it would make you feel better I believe you can call the nurses station and ask them how your mom is doing. Just let them know your situation of not being able to physically visit.

I'll continue to say prayers for a quick recovery. Hang in there- better days are coming!

Hey Joonie....I hope you are doing OK right now. Thinking of ya!

I agree with Wanttobe......call your Moms nurses station at the Hospital and ask all you need to know. At least a family member here in NZ can do that and I am assuming it is the same there? If they need confirmation that you ARE a family member then they can take the phone to her and ask!!! Dont take no for an answer. You have enough to deal with without that.

Have a good positive day and I hope you are still enjoying some relief with those temporary meds.

Lyn xx