ma's kid Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hello everyone, A short update on my mom...she wasn't anemic as we thought but has pneumonia and and was in the hospital for a few days. She's home now but very weak and not doing very well. I stayed with her for two weeks but needed to get home to take care of a few things but will return shortly. They did a CT scan while she was in the hospital and her chest lymph nodes are enlarged *again* but the doc says it *may be* because of the pneumonia. It's a wait and see game at this point. She's lost a lot of weight and we need to get her stronger. She has Home Health coming in twice a week and has 02 and my brother is staying with her...24-7. I have not had time to catch up on the board but all of you have been in my prayers. I hate this disease and what it does to the people that we love..it's so unfair. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Don't give up hope. A year ago my dad was admitted with pneumonia and brought home on oxygen. He is doing very well today. He wears oxygen when he needs it. Home health care is a good idea too! I will pray for your mom. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Keeping your mom in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Libby: I ope your mom can get her strength back and show no further progression. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Praying for you and your mom. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Libby, I'm remembering you and your mom in my prayers. Please keep us posted on how things are going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Prayers for you and yours!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauner95 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Praying for you and your mom. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Libby, This can be a very tough road sometimes. I hope your mom will continue to imporve and beat back this latest setback. You are in my prayers! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 So good to hear from you Libby. Really missed you here. You certainly have your hands full. I pray for you mom to get well and for better news. Keep us informed. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 pneumonia is rough, but my mom bounced back. keep the faith, and knwo that we're here pulling for you both, and praying. glad to 'see' you. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Libby, You were certainly missed here. We worry, ya know? Hope the pneumonia can get knocked out and Mom can start feeling a bit stronger. That will do a world of good for her. Not sure where you are and Mom, but be sure you are taking care of you and your affairs right now. It can become a fine line to walk. We are here for you and hope to hear a positive update real soon. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Janet Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 ibby, Prayers for your Mom to regain her strength Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Thank you so much for the prayers, love and just everything! You are all so very suppportive and it certainly helps me deal with things. This is a long rant...feel free to skip, LOL. I a frustrated for so many reasons...my mom saw her primary care doc one week before being admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. She went to see her because of extreme fatigue and *all* she did was order a CBC (complete blood count) and listen to her lungs...her impression: you look tired and have lost weight. HELLO....WHY did she not order a chest x ray?????? She just sent her home and said to eat well, and rest! (The ER doc showed me the chest x ray in the ER and I find it hard to believe the pneumonia wasn't there the week prior!) I feel as if she had been admitted from the doc's office then the treatment would of begun sooner...we lost an entire week and she got weaker and weaker! When I arrived, I immediately called her Radiation Oncologist (he and I email back and forth...he actually cares) and he was the one that suggested we take her to the ER. He does not admit but kindly came to the ER waiting room, took one look at her and walked back and spoke to the ER doc. There will be a special place in heaven for this wonderful, caring physician. My mom has Kaiser and it's frustrating because the ER doc does not do the admitting...he sees her, then calls in a *hospitalist* and if he/she feels the admit is justified..then and only then is someone admitted. Did I mention than we were in the ER for 13 freakin' hrs before she was admitted! (even with the rad/onc talking to the ER doc! She has been home from hospital for two weeks and is not any better. She is actually *more* short of breath than before she went in?????? Home Health keeps saying...she needs to drink the ensure, build up her strength but how the heck long does it take anyway! Obviously, we are terrified that on top of the pneumonia the cancer has gone crazy... I am going to stay calm, and remember all of this is in God's hands and just keep loving and caring for her. I am sorry this is so long. My prayers to all Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Saying a prayer from under the Carolina Blue skies tonite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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