caledon Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 My mother broke her hip this morning surgery in two hours to replace ball - socket ok! D### I hate this disease and the so called treatment!!! Surgery at this point in time is to say the least not optimal!!! Caledon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Oh, how awful, Caledon. I'm so sorry for your mom and it must be so painful to break a hip and the surgery probably has both of you scared. The only way she is going to be free of that pain, though, is to have the surgery. Since surgery is in two hours, I doubt that you will see this, but if you do, please give your mom a big hug for me. And here's one for you, too: ((((((((CALEDON)))))))))))) Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Prayers for you and your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 oy vey, i am so sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Dear Caledon, When it rains.... It pours!! Prayers for your Mom and for you also. God Bless You Both, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caledon Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 Thank you, your prayers mean a lot – more than you realize! Update, Mom’s surgery has been delayed till tomorrow. Apparently there is a bit of a battle going on!/? The surgical team is upset at how the Onc team has handled Previous chemo (07/15/04) follow up. Apparently, blood counts are lower – especially potassium (almost non-existent) – than what was indicated a week ago! She would bleed out - currently on IV drip. O My GOD! Now I’m PISSED Right __ off!!! Advocacy People!!! Major meeting in the AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Caledon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Caldeon, My mom always had a very serious potassium problem. When she had to have part of her lung removed, they gave her massive i.v. potassium in the hospital for a day before the surgery to get it up, and then she successfully had surgery. I'm sorry you are upset with your doctors. Maybe the potassium didn't drop so low until recently. Does she get blood work before each chemo? Everything will be ok, so please try to relax and don't be angry. Right now, your mother needs your hugs, and being angry will just upset her. She needs to go into a surgery knowing everything is going to be ok. Love and hugs, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caledon Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 Peggy thanks! Mom Is the health professional. She is Pissed off to the point that I and the doc's are having a chat in the AM. I did not know about this neither did she! The pre-operative bloodwork indicated significant problems! K levels and others should have been evident on the last work-up! She gets a full blood work-up every two weeks. The last being 07/15/04. Caledon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Caledon, I am glad you and your mom are on top of the electrolyte levels, that should have been pcked up. About the hip surgery -- My mom has two hips replaced, and she found it was not so awful -- beat the osteoarthritis she had before. Plus, they have better surgical materials now, more durable. If she was going to break something, be glad it was something we have the technology to repair somewhat effectively. It could have been something worse! Prayers for you and your mom, Hope all goes well in surgery. XOXOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caledon Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 My Mother's surgery went well - the docs are happy. The meeting...well I'll leave that for another day! I guess now we're on infection watch. My heart goes out to T-bone's family especially the kids! The pictures from the Michigan party were a bonus - thanks! caledon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 I just saw this post. I know the sugery is past now and hope that all went well. Your mom will certainly be in my prayers. Bless you both. Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Prayers for both you and your mom.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Caledon Just saw this. Glad surgery went well. I am sending hope for lots of strength and fortitude your way. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 I'm late to this post too (but kinda glad as it sounds like things are more under control). Thank goodness you're there supporting your mom now. Just remember to never mutter those infamous words - "what next!!!" as there always seems to be something with this ##@*% disease. Hang in there - things have to be better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 caledon, prayers for your mom's quick recovery. XOXOXOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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