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Update
I haven't felt much like blogging lately, but wanted to give a small update. My mom is still in the hospital. Her pneumonia is nearly gone, but the doctors discovered some things in her lab work that concerned them. They ordered an angiogram and found that her 4 stents are not working properly and they have now decided that they need to do a quadruple bypass immediately. They are waiting until she is strong enough to survive the surgery. She is severely anemic and malnourished (due to the bastric bypass). Her BGLs have been really high and they want to get those under control as well.The nurses have been hinting that they are planning to do the surgery next week sometime. Mom has been doing much better these last few days and I think they may be right. I have mixed emotions about this surgery. I know she won't be able to survive without it and I'm grateful that we caught it in time (I guess pneumonia CAN be a blessing), but I have some serious concerns. One fear I have is taking care of her properly after she is home. I've received some kind guidence and words from people who have been in similar situations, but I still doubt myself.
My other fear is also the one of the biggest and that is the fact that she is so high risk. The hospital she is at is in the top 17 in the nation for cardiac centers and her surgeon is a high risk specialist, so that makes me feel a little more at ease, but I am still so worried. After almost losing her this past summer, her car accident, the recent cancer scare, and now this, we've been on a rollercoaster of emotions. It feels like we are pulled back and forth between panic and relief faster than we can catch our breath. I wonder if the worst happens, how will we be able to take care of it all and... also pay for it? How will I cope if that's what is to happen?
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19:06, Sat 29 November 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427Kewpie, I am glad you popped in to tell us how things are going and about your mother's upcoming surgery. I know how the ups and downs of your parents health can make your life hectic and make you feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster. I am so sorry your mother and of course you are going through all of this.
I will keep your mother in my prayers for her health and peace and joy levels. And for you dear, I pray you are able to get sleep and take care of your health so you are there for her when needed, and I will be praying for your joy and peace levels as well!!!
*hugs*
God's Blessings,
Amy Jo
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