MilliBr1 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Well I will be heading there tomorrow, but according to my sisters she is still pretty weak. They will probably be sending her home tomorrow and she will need to be on oxygen. They also will be draining some of the fluid off her lung and will check that to see if the cancer has come back. They did a CT but because of all the fluid and scar tissue they couldn't tell. My sisters say they can tell dad is pretty anxious about her coming home when she can hardly get out of bed. We are going to gently try to have him consider her going to a Extended Care facility with a good rehablitation program for a couple of weeks. Mom can be stubborn and she will do for strangers what she won't do for us. Dad didn't like the idea when it was first mentioned so will see what he decides. Thanks for all your prayers and please keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Millie, I'm glad she is coming home, no one wants to be in the hospital. My thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Millie, I'm glad you will be with your mom and I hope she will soon be feeling stronger. Know that you have my prayers . Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Prayers continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Praying for you mom Millie. This is tough for all of you and hard decisions to make. our love is here. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 Mom did go to an Extended care facility today and it seems to be a real nice place. They took some x-rays today and this doctor did not think she had pnuemonia, but that it is the stress on her body from the radiation. He also said it will take her a long time to get her strength back. So I guess it is just waite and see how she responds to therapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hoping your mom and dad feel as comfortable as they can with the extended care facility. Sounds like a good idea for all involved to let your mom get her rest and her strength back. Will continue prayers for your mom. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 If possible, staying home is a better choice, although there will be some problems/troubles for caregivers. Any on-site nursing service can be found? I hope your mom will get better & gain back some strengths soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Prayers are coming your way! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Sending caring thoughts and strength to you and your family. Hope everything works out well for all of you. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 this is a weird thing, I thought I responded to this thread but am no where to be seen... anyway, millie - I am absolutely keeping you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers, for peace and comfort for both of you. I hope the extended care facility gives her everything she needs to get stronger, and gives you all the support you need in taking such great care of her. be well, keep us posted. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Millie, Hope mom responds to therapy and is on the road to recovery soon. Glad the facility is a good one. That always helps to ease the mind, huh? My very best wishes to mom and to you, Millie. This can be a very stressful time. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 Thank you all for your prayers. Bunny, Your not losing it, I had another post in the general forum so that is what you are thinking of. They started some therapy today and she really got worn out quick. Kind of scares me as she wasn't this bad last time I saw here. So far everyone at this facility seem to be very kind and caring and actually seem to enjoy there jobs! Which is a huge relief to be able to leave and know she is in good hands. Tomorrow we get the results of dads heart tests I hoping he will let me go along to the appointment. I'm really worried the news is not going to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Here's wishing you good news with your dad's tests. And hoping your mom starts to bounce back soon. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Praying for some relief for your troubles. You deserve it. Please let us know, ok. ((())) Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Glad your mom is where she needs to be to regain her strength, prayers for dad that his tests are good. You need a break! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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