Patti B Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 (((((Sue)))))) OMG!!! How did I miss all this. I am so terribly sorry. You know I am pulling for your mom 10000000000000%. Am glad to hear it was benign. Sure hope they find the right antibiotic to knock out the infection. Please don't forget to take care of yourself, too. Sending many hugs and prayers your way. Love ya - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Another quick update of sorts.. Yesterday was not a good day. Mom started getting a bit worse, blood pressure was dropping etc.. Seems she was dehydrated, plus they finally got all results from the bronchoscopy samples and determined that she is not on the proper antibiotic. Her med has now been changed. We are praying she can tolerate it. She is allergic to everything it seems. She has two different bacterial infections..one being pneumonia. We are hoping for a quick response to the new meds. Thank you so much for all your prayers. I feel bad I haven't been around to give support , but these 12 to 13 hr days at the hospital don't leave much time for anything else. Take care all. My prayers to everyone. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Oh Sue, please don't feel bad!!! We know you have your hands full right now and there is no need to feel badly! I hope the new meds will work well and fast!!! Keep us posted as you can and know that my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all. Love and hugs Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Sue, Don't worry about supporting us. Now is the time we support you. I am praying that the new antibiotic works quickly on the pnumonia! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 You take care too please Sue. Lots of prayers that the new meds will work for your dear mom. Hopefully things will start to turn around soon and all will get a needed break. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Mom is still in ICU. She is very weak and can't stand alone , at this point. On the other hand, she is breathing a bit better and her vitals look good. The doctors say she is doing good. Time will tell. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Sue, staying with you with positive thoughts and energy. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Sue, Still here, still praying. Love, Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Lots of continued prayers from me as well. For things to continue to improve. take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Continued prayers and positive thoughts Sue. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 ((((Sue)))) Contined thoughts and prayers for you and Mom as well as the family. Much love Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Dear Sue, Please know I continue to have you and your mom in my prayers. Hang in there my friend. We're here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 The latest update is that Mom is out of ICU and on another hall. She still has her chest tube from surgery due to an air leak. We hope the leak will heal soon. She is also incredibly weak.. physical therapy is working on that part. One day at a time. Well, gotta run.. promised to be there early today. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sue Thank you for the update!! So glad that Mom is out of ICU now! Progress and baby steps! Please let her know I am praying and praying!! For you all Love and Hugs Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sue, this sounds like your Mom is moving in the right direction. Hope all continues this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Out of ICU is tremendous progress. She can now start to regain her strength and I'll keep praying for the air leak to heal. Your mom is one tough lady! Her daughter is no slough either. ((((Hugs to you both)))) Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Well that is good news Sue. I will keep praying for continuous improvement. One day, one breath at a time with this disease. Your mom must be such a trooper. And she is obviously blessed to have you by her side. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 ((((((Sue)))))) I have not been on the site for a week now. Glad to hear that mom is somewhat better. I may not have been here but you know I have been thinking of you and your mom and sending prayers!!! Love ya - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 I can't believe it when I see a calendar telling me that it is mid November. Mom went in to surgery on Oct. 30th and is still there. At present , the biggest problems are regaining strength and waiting for the airl eak in her chest tube to stop. As a family we are exhausted with the long days at the hospital. Praying for her to be sent home soon. So hard to believe she had surgery, developed pneumonia and has an air leak . It's good that she has no cancer , but at nearly, 80 years old we have watched her go from a very strong person to a weak and vulnerable one in a matter of days. I could, and may write a book about all of the good and bad experiences we have had since we have been in the hospital. Just want all of you to know that your prayers have meant a lot and we remind mom of them every day. She says she really appreciates them . Love to all, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Sue Thank you for the update. I've been thinking of you and hoping that things would be improving soon! Please let Mom know my thoughts and prayers continue and I hope that she will be home soon and back on her feet Much love and hugs for you all Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hi Sue. Thanks for the update and for letting us know that the prayers help in some small way. It is hard to believe that all of this has been going on for weeks and you all must be so exhausted. Continued prayers for improvement, making steps towards getting your mom back home, and then for her to regain some of her previous strength. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks for the update Sue. I will continue praying not only for your mom, but that you and your family get some rest as well. I hope she is strong enough to come home soon. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Sue- I am glad your mom is on her way to regaining her health. She is one tough cookie to go through everything she has been through at her age. Sending you good thoughts and wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Sue, My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and family tonight. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 See "Good News" forum for the latest update on Mom... She's home!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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