Monday, August 14, 2006

Mom, surgery, anexity and panic

 
The hospital did mom's MRI last night.  She does have a fracture.  Evidently a pretty bad one.  They don't want her on her feet at all because she could turn the fracture into a break.
 
Mom will be having surgery sometime today -- as soon as they can get an operating room.
 
I plan on being at the hospital all day.
 
Please pray for my mom.  And for me.  This is doing a number on my nerves.  While in the ER yesterday my panic disorder kicked in.  My hair was soaking wet from the anxiety.  Mom even asked me if I went into a bathroom and had wet it down for some reason.  No mom that's just how I get, my skin gets the clammy feel to it, I get hot, I get sweaty.  I looked a sight!  Hopefully with some extra meds my anxiety/panic  won't be so bad today.
 
What some of you don't realise is there is more to worry about than just the surgery.  The recovery is worse practically.  About half of women that have the surgery (at mom's age and older) will die from complications that set in after the operation.  I don't totally understand it all but I know what the doctors have been telling us for years.  And that was DON'T FRACTURE OR BREAK ANY BONES (expecially the hip and pelvis).  Recovery is hard.
 
Well I gotta go I want to get to the hospital before they take mom to surgery.
 
Kathy
 

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thoughts & Prayers going out to you and yr mom Kathy - I know this is a difficult time for you but stay strong.  It's wonderful that you are there for your mom.  Take care.  Millie.  http://journals.aol.co.uk/msdyer/MilliesMayhem

Anonymous said...

Be strong, Cathy, and we'll all think of you and your mom at this difficult time.

Anonymous said...

Prayers to ya and your mom.

Brenda

Anonymous said...

Will be thinking and praying for yall  today, hugs, Sherry

Anonymous said...

Kathy I am sure your Mum will be just fine ~ my thoughts and prayers are with you both ~ Ally

Anonymous said...

Prayers dear.
Hugs, Sug

Anonymous said...

Father bless her and bless the hands that work on her. AMEN

Anonymous said...

hi Kathy...

sorry to hear that your mom does have a fracture, and I understand your fear too! God Bless your mom and good luck with the surgery too! she is in my thoughts and of course yourself also...take care!

Astra!

Anonymous said...

Of course, she and you will be in my prayers. God, I beg you, please heal Kathy's mom. Ease her pain and suffering in the healing process too and please give Kathy, peace and strength through all of this. You said, "whenever two or more are gathered in my name" that prayers are answered. There are so many more than two.

Angela

Anonymous said...

Praying for  you and your mom. I sure hope it goes good. I'm so sorry about your panic attacks being so bad. I'll be thinking of you both.

Anonymous said...

God Bless you both!!

Lahoma

Anonymous said...

Best wishes Kathy for you and your mom both.
Dianna

Anonymous said...

I'll be sending good vibes in your direction, Kathy.  Remember to take care of yourself while tending to your mom.

Russ

Anonymous said...

Hi Kathy........I decided to surf in.  We "met" from the Community Journal Comments.  Will be keeping you and your mom in my prayers.  
Dana
http://journals.aol.com/rainy35/RoadToSuccess