amyrig35 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Well, I haven't written anything in a while because my MIL never would agree to have the biopsy done. So we have ignored "the cancer" all year. I guess she was right to not find out - it isn't the cancer that is going to kill her. On December 20, just a few days before we were all going to her house for Christmas dinner, an aneurysm in her abdomine ruptured. We all ran to the hospital (including her son that only comes up once a year - at Christmas) and met her before the surgery. We knew about the aneurysm in her belly (as well as the one at her heart) but the doctors felt that she would not survive the surgery needed to repair it. So here we are waiting at 3:00am to hear if she made it through emergency surgery. Oh, and as a side note, the lung cancer was diagnosed when they scanned for the aneurysm. It is so far along now that there is no question. So... at 4:00am the doctor walks out and told us that she made it. Problem 1. The rupture prevented blood from getting to her legs. No pulse in either. A few days go by. Problem 2. She has pneumonia in both lungs. She has refused the respirator. A few days go by. Both legs are dead. Black. One up to the hip the other at the knee. Her liver is failing. She has a fever. We spoke with hospise yesterday. She was right. It was OK to ignore the cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 What a horrible thing to go through-- I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 My prayers for you, your mom, and your entire family. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 It sounds like you've all supported her decisions the whole way. I'm just sorry all this is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 What a way to have Christmas. That is horrible! I am so sorry for all of this. I am glad you are all there for her. Peace be with all of you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I am so sorry for all that you all have had to go through. My prayers for you and your family. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I am so, so sorry you are going through this -- I wish I knew what else to say, but I'm actually speechless reading what you have and are going through. Many gentle hugs and prayers for you and your family, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Prayers hugs and big warm blankets for strength tonite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 So very sorry it has come to this ending, but glad to know all of her loved ones are surrounding her. I will keep you and yours in my prayers. We are here if you need us for anything. Warm fuzzies, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrig35 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. She won't let us tell her church what is going on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrig35 Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 My MIL passed away yesterday afternoon. I was supposed to fly out for a business trip yesterday so we went to the hospital earlier then normal. She was sleeping with a respiration mask on so we didn't wake her. At noon, I had to leave to catch my plane. At 1:00pm, as I was turning off the highway into the airport parking lot, I got the call. I turned around. I'm glad this is over for her... but that doesn't make it feel any better. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and thoughts. Her struggle was short, less then a year, but I really appreciated the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your MIL have been through so much -- please accept my prayers for peace and sincere condolences. Remember, we are still here for you along the way.... Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I am very sorry for the loss of your mother-in-law.I am also very sorry all of you had to go thru such a bad experience with all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I'm sorry to hear of your experience and offer my prayers. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Please accept my condolences. My prayers are with you and your family. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Very sad!!! Prayers for you!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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