kim Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hi all. Mom was admitted to the hospital yesterday with severe SOB. She was given a big dose of steroids and neb. treatments and this has helped. They did an echocardiogram this morning. (abnormal EKG?) Mom says she feels a lot better and doesn't want me to go up there because of the drive( at least 4 hrs.). I feel so helpless! I have two small children at home an they both just started school, so it's hard to go see her because I work only weekends so I could be home to take the boys to school. I told her I had people willing to watch them at any time! But, still she insists she'll be out in a couple of days. I really think this is mostly an infection. I guess I just hate being away from her at times like this! I can't take a weekend off because if I don't work, I don't get paid. Well, I'll stop rambling now and just ask for prayers that this IS nothing more than an infection. Thanks for listening, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hi Kim, My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom and your family! Keep the faith! Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Kim, Hugs and Prayers going out to you and your Mom! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 My prayers are with you and your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 prayers to you and your Mom, I cant not imagine how hard it is for you not being able to be there. But I am sure she understands, Mom's always do KIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hi Kim, So sorry to hear about your Mom being in hospital. I am sure she understands how much you want to be with her. Can you phone her a couple of times each day? I am sending positive thoughts and prayers that she will soon be back home with you. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Kim, I'm sorry you can't be with your mom at this time. I know that is very hard. When my dad was ill, one of my sisters in another state could hardly stand it at all being so far away. It really does sound like your mom has an infection and she will hopefully be out of there very soon. Is there another family member with her? Your mom (and you) have my heartfelt prayers. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyork Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hi Kim I know exactly how you feel. My Mom and Grandma are 4 hours away as well. My Grandma has been very sick lately, but I haven't been able to go. The stress of everything was killing my stomach. I try to take just a few minutes to sit and breathe. Take care and you and your Mom are in my prayers. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 Thank you all for your prayers and thoughtfulness. Mom says she feels better and the echo came back fine. Nothing wrong with the ticker. She has had some trouble swallowing, of which she hasn't told her onc. doc about, but, my dad did! (HAH MOM!!!) Now she is having an EGD done today to see if there is anything there. Hopefully there isn't and maybe just some scaring from radiation. She has trouble swallowing liquids, not solids. Go figure! Thanks again to all! God Bless!!!! Big hugs to everyone out there! You all are the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Kim, Thats great. I am sure glad to hear this. I hope she is home with you soon. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I had trouble swallowing liquids, had to take sips, very small, from the radiation to the esophagus and chemo. Took a while to get over. What your mom is experiencing is much like what happened to me, every time I got a respiratory virus, I became very SOB, and in hosp I got nebulizer treatments @ 4 hours, plus steroids iv to open up the lungs to breathe better. It got better over time, I had to do a steroid pulse at home and rest for a couple days, on antibiotics (the irradiated section of lung/bronchial tube seems to be a haven for secondary infection) and with my own in haler. Could sleep in the recliner just fine. It was pretty scary the first time, and it seemed to take about 18-36 hours to turn around. BUT although it happened half a dozen times, and hospital twice ( the extra O2 was nice) it got much better over time, and has all but disappeared now. Good wishes and prayers for your mom, she understands. XOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Glad to hear your Mom is doing better. It's very scary when you feel as if you can't get a decent breath. I also had more difficulty swallowing liquids than solids during/after radiation. I still occasionally have a problem and will have to give it a minute before the brain says it's ok to swallow. Wishing your Mom the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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