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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
Fri May 17, 2013, 11:57 PM May 2013

Saw my mother in the hospital this evening.

She was in a lot of pain due to the fact she has excess water in her legs and blood in her belly. They gave her a pain killer and she is resting comfortably now. Whether she goes home tomorrow is 50/50. The belly is is distended from the blood she lost. That will be slowly absorbed over time. They are giving her water pills to get the excess water out of her. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

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Saw my mother in the hospital this evening. (Original Post) hrmjustin May 2013 OP
I'm sorry she's having such a tough time, my dear hrmjustin... CaliforniaPeggy May 2013 #1
Thanks CaliforniaPeggy! hrmjustin May 2013 #2
I'm thinking about her and you both. Mira May 2013 #3
I hope so! I wish your mother healing and peaceful days. hrmjustin May 2013 #4
Thanks, goes both ways. Mira May 2013 #5
Thanks Mira! Mothers are what makes the world go round. hrmjustin May 2013 #9
Thinking of both of you, hrmjustin. Suich May 2013 #6
Thanks Suich! hrmjustin May 2013 #7
She is in my thoughts Bertha Venation May 2013 #8
My mother is 65. Her heart is good but she had so many blockages. hrmjustin May 2013 #10
May she recover well and quickly, Bertha Venation May 2013 #11
Thanks my friend! hrmjustin May 2013 #12
Poor lady. I'm sure your being there helps a lot, and pray she will be at home soon. freshwest May 2013 #13
Of course! I am so sorry she is going through all of this.... Sekhmets Daughter May 2013 #14

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,560 posts)
1. I'm sorry she's having such a tough time, my dear hrmjustin...
Fri May 17, 2013, 11:59 PM
May 2013

Healing is slow, always.

And it seems interminable!

You both continue in my thoughts...

May she soon be well, and comfortable!

Mira

(22,380 posts)
3. I'm thinking about her and you both.
Sat May 18, 2013, 12:30 AM
May 2013

I am in similar pain with my own Mom. It's very very tough on everyone concerned. Suffering all the way around, and life goes on nevertheless.
Let's hope and pray that "Thy Will be done" means we will have them around a while longer and they recover and be in better health for it.

Mira

(22,380 posts)
5. Thanks, goes both ways.
Sat May 18, 2013, 12:35 AM
May 2013

Let me know how she's doing.

pm me, I care. I'm in the same boat, so I know how it feels right now!

Suich

(10,642 posts)
6. Thinking of both of you, hrmjustin.
Sat May 18, 2013, 12:36 AM
May 2013

Glad to hear her pain is being managed. Sending healing vibes to her.

 

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
10. My mother is 65. Her heart is good but she had so many blockages.
Sat May 18, 2013, 12:41 AM
May 2013

All her surgery's went well till this one happened.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
14. Of course! I am so sorry she is going through all of this....
Sat May 18, 2013, 04:40 PM
May 2013

just when you thought the worst was behind her! For you and your mom!

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