mamasbabygirl Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 It has been a while, so I thought I'd update everyone. Mom's therapists and the insurance company determined that mom was not making significant enough progress to stay at rehab, so she was moved rather quickly on Friday to the "short-term stay rehab unit" at the nursing home. The place is very fancy to look at, ice cream parlor, private room, plasma screeen TVs, etc. So, this a welcome change for mom. She likes those aspects, but says that the help sucks. I tend to agree. She moved there Friday and has not seen a therapist yet. Her nurse/aides over the weekend would not allow her to get out of bed "until therapy assesses her." She was made to use the bedpan and could not even get up to go tour the place with us. They were giving her 3 stool softeners per day and so she was having messes all over the place every half hour or so. I cleaned her up and then it would happen again. We told the nurse to stop or lessen the stool softeners. Duh.. The nurse thanked me when I left and said I didn't have to do what I did, and I just told her that I don't want to mom to be in pain there too-she is sooooooooooooo red again... SF and brother took mom to her MRI this morning and I am off tomorrow to go get the results from the neurosurgeon. We will transport mom. I pray that the bumps in the road do not cause her pain. Pain has been very bad lately. I thought it was from the therapy, but it is in her ribs-when she coughs, moves, breathes, pretty much anything. Watching the pain is by far the worst thing for me. I am not sure how much more her poor body can take, but she wants to get up to go to the bathroom and I think that as long as she wants to, she should!! I hope the MRI transport went OK today and that she gets assessed today. We are planning on having my son Graden's 6th bday celebration at her place tomorrow evening. He is a V-Day baby. Cake and ice cream for all!! Love, me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I am glad you updated us on your mom. I am sure she will love having the Valentine celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi Lori - I pray the aides/nurses at the short-term rehab unit get their respective acts together and start taking better care of your mom! Best of luck to your mom and all of you. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Janet Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi Lori, Hoping that your Moms pain improves soon and she does well with her therapy. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'm praying that your Moms MRI results will bring good news. PS Happy Birthday to Graden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Lori, You are such a wonderful daughter. Your mom is so blessed to have you. My heart goes out to you, your mom and your family. I hope and pray your mom's pain can be controlled soon. May your son's birthday /Valentine's Day celebration be a wonderful , heartwarming time for all. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 thanks for the update, Lori. I hope the celebration tomorrow is beautiful and mom stays comfortable. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Lori, I have been thinking of both of you and wondering how things were going. Your mom is very lucky to have you watching out for her. Prayers for good test results and pain relief. I hope you all are able to enjoy the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Lori: I hope that your mom's pain can be manged and that she will be allowed to get up to go to the bathroom. Hopefully the therapist will see her today or tomorrow. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Lori, Real nice of them to transfer your mom to the new place when they KNOW that no therapy will be done and no assessments done on the weekend! At least where she was at, she could get up on her own! Frustrating!!! Hope they will d/c the stool softeners. She obviously has no need for them. I so hope that all goes well at the new facility. Enjoy your birthday celebration. Party hats all around! ~Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 It's good to have something to celebrate in the midst of all of this. You are so wise to remember such things. I hope the folks there get their act together. Your mom deserves the best. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Dear Lori, So much of what you have described here and in your prevous posts takes me down memory lane with my dad. These facilities are just too short-staffed - they just can't find enough nurses to do the job. Lots of love and hugs, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Lori,I'm sure she will enjoy the celebration.Hope therapy helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 (((Lori))) You are such a warm and loving daughter. I am sure your mother truly appreciates all you do for her, and the love between the two of you is such a blessing. I pray for you and your mom every day, and I hope and pray that her pain be eased soon, and that she receive the loving care she deserves. Enjoy your celebration tomorrow, and revel in the moments. These are the moments that life are made for. Happy Birthday Graden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thinking of you and praying things work our for you mom. I know she will be so happy to help celebrate your son's birthday. Have fun!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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