Thoughts and prayers for my mother...

[grinner]

My mom went in for some blood work today, and after she was sent home, the Doctor called her back to the hospital. It seems that there was something seriously wrong with her blood count. So, tonight she received two units of blood and tomorrow will be a wonderful upper and lower GI to see where she is losing the blood. The doctor doesn't know if it is a bleeding ulcer or if it is something more serious.

More info will be provided as I find out about them.

Thanks in advance.

[who45]

I will be keeping her and all of you in my prayers :hug: :hug:You know I'm just a Pm or email away if you need to talk.

[Judith]

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Prayers and general well wishes to your whole family.

[BrowderChick]

:hug: :hug: :hug: She is in my prayers and sending some to you. :hug: :hug: :hug:

Please keep us posted.

[scrape_medic]

She will be in my thoughts g, hope everything is okay. :hug:

[AyuRocks]

:hug: Hoping for the best :hug:

[StarsGoBlue]

oh, grinner... love and hugs and hopeful thoughts for the best, for both of you... :hug:

[jespere]

Grinner, :hug: hope everything turns out o.k., and that she has a great doctor! Let us know, and more prayers coming your way. :hugz:

[Lord Loser]

You want em, you got em.

[vikingscaper]

I'll be here hoping that everything turns out alright.
:hug:

[eta_carinae]

My best thoughts and wishes for your mother, grinner :hug:

[janey_13]

:hugz:

[BaseLine]

I hope everything turns out okay. She'll be in my thoughts.

[I-am-so-Johns-girl]

Sending both of you my sincere good thoughts and prayers! :hug2:

[Selena]

:hugz: to the whole family grinner and an extra one for you :hug:

[Mazinkaiser]

:hugz: :hugz: :hug: :hug: :hugz: :hugz:

[Johnsgirl727]

grinner, :hug: I'm praying for your mother.

[La Bomba]

Prayers and positive vibes headed to you and your Mom, grinner.:meditate:
:hugz:

[grinner]

Mom called dad this morning and the blood infusion went well. She goes in for the GI's at 12pm central time. She is doing alright... but grandma is freaking. My mom is the one that is keeping her out of a home... so she is worried that if anything happens to my mom, her other children will throw her into a home. So dad was over there attempting to calm her down... drama... more drama.

But we won't know anything until later this afternoon.

thanks for the prayers and good thoughts.

[who45]

Adding your grandmother to my prayers as well grinner. :hug: :hug:

[Kathleen]

:hug: Thoughts, prayers and good vibes for your entire family and YOU!!! :hug:

[UTChick]

Thoughts & prayers are with you, grinner and your Mom & Grandmom. :hugz:

[Antrobus]

Here's hoping it's something easily diagnosed and treatable and she'll get her RBCs (Red Blood Cells) back up there.

[BritAngie]

Fingers and everything crossed everything will turn out okay! :)

[grinner]

well, it is supposedly not because of her diabetes... there is something else not right. Her thyroid is out of wack as well... so this could get involved.

[kymom5613]

You & family are in my prayers too, Grinner - keep the faith hon...
:hug: :hugz:

[kechara420]

Sweetie, you, mom, grandma and the whole family are in my thoughts and prayers as well. :hug2: :hugz:

Please let us know if there's anything we can do. I'm also just a PM or e-mail away.

[Jul]

grinner, I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers :hug:

[Mike0812]

Thoughts, prayers and good vibes for your mum, your family and yourself. Hoping for the absolute best.

[Col.Batguano]

Hey grinner,
I understand "INVOLVED" and sympathize with you deeply.
hopes, prayers, deep thoughts, and wishes for good Karma, for your Mom and your Family.

[JadeScape]

grinner sending good vibes your way....:meditate:
:hugz: to you and your family...

[blue]

Hoping all will be well with your Mom, and thinking of you.

[StarsGoBlue]

hang in there... :hug: we're all pulling for you and your family. hope you know more soon. :hug:

[Third EYe]

Prayers.


Back in the mid 80s my mom went thru something where her blood count was low. They did the same things they are with your mom. I don't remember how long her tests lasted or everything that they did, I was in the Army at the time. I do know that after a year or so, she was no longer concerned about it. I don't think they ever figured it out. She didn't have an ulcer, not then anyway, or any other internal bleeding.

[RustySlinky]

Yeah, good luck there.
:umbrella:

[grinner]

Okay, found out from my father that my mother has an ulcer in her large intestine, from Celebrex and a small tear in her small intestine. This is where they think that she is losing the blood. It appears that this tear has been leaking for about 6 months... or as long as she has looked anemic. The doctors also are concerned about her kidneys and liver, but they are extremely hopeful that there won't be much trouble there, as my mother has never had a drop of alcohol in her life... other than communion wine. But they did more tests on her today.

They are not going to schedule a surgery for the intestines, but rather are taking her off of the Celebrex and prescribing another arthritis medicine. The tear is supposedly going to heal itself with some medicine that they gave her and since she won't be on the Celebrex, it should heal itself.

When I find out about the kidney/liver issue I will let you know. The good news is that her thyroid is completely healthy and isn't involved in her situation. The doctor was very concerned about that, so he is happy that it isn't part of the problem.

[Kathleen]

:hug:

Still putting all the good vibes there I can muster, g-man!!

:hug:

[who45]

:hug:

[kechara420]

Okay, found out from my father that my mother has an ulcer in her large intestine, from Celebrex and a small tear in her small intestine. This is where they think that she is losing the blood. It appears that this tear has been leaking for about 6 months... or as long as she has looked anemic. The doctors also are concerned about her kidneys and liver, but they are extremely hopeful that there won't be much trouble there, as my mother has never had a drop of alcohol in her life... other than communion wine. But they did more tests on her today.

They are not going to schedule a surgery for the intestines, but rather are taking her off of the Celebrex and prescribing another arthritis medicine. The tear is supposedly going to heal itself with some medicine that they gave her and since she won't be on the Celebrex, it should heal itself.

When I find out about the kidney/liver issue I will let you know. The good news is that her thyroid is completely healthy and isn't involved in her situation. The doctor was very concerned about that, so he is happy that it isn't part of the problem.Well, at least they found the problem. If the doctors are optimistic, that's a good sign. These days, they won't say anything even remotely positive unless they're 99% sure the patient's going to be ok, just to cover their own a$$es in case of a lawsuit.

Glad to hear that she should be ok. I'll keep my fingers crossed, and keep you all in my prayers.

[zahncrelnik]

grinner, I will be sending good thoughts and prayers if your Mom's direction...

:meditate:

[BrowderChick]

:hug: Im glad she is doing much better. You can breathe a little easier. :hug:

Still sending out more hugs though :)

[I-am-so-Johns-girl]

Sending you and your Mom more :hug2: and good wishes!

[NYPinTA]

My dad had the same thing. He's fine now.
Sending good thougths your moms way. :meditate:

[grinner]

okay, the doctors discovered a growth on one of her kidneys and... it is a tumor. They are not sure if it is cancerous or not... so the best is that there isn't a big deal and it can be removed... at the worst... she loses the kidney. Good thing there are two of them. We will hopefully find out if it is cancer or anything of the sort sometime today or tomorrow... and she will probably be brought right into surgery if need be. Me and my brothers are in discussion of heading down if/when the surgery is scheduled. My younger brother has been inquiring about plane tickets from Bellingham, Washington if need be.

Hopefully it isn't anything too serious... but... ???

[La Bomba]

Sending out a new round of thoughts/prayers/good vibes for you, your Mom and your family, grinner. Hopefully, your fears are unfounded. I know how truly frightening imagining the possibilities can be. :hugz:

[kechara420]

((((grinner)))) I'll be praying for her. At least, like you said, she'll still have a kidney even if they have to remove the one with the tumor. Hopefully the tumor will be small, benign and easily removable.

Please let us know if there's anything we can do.

[stellar]

Hope and prayers to your mom, g.

Try and keep your chin up. If she's had a thyroid condition then that may have contributed to a tumor, in which case it may be nothing. And if it's something then they remove it. My dad had a malignant tumor in his skull jaw and soft pallette. They cut it out and put him through several months of radiation and ten years later he's still cancer-free and, come to think of it, much friendlier.

Here's hoping for the best.

[who45]

I know how scary the C word can be, especialy waiting to find out if the tumor is cancerous or not. I'm so very sorry your Mom...all of you are having to go thru this. My continued prayers are with you all :hug:

[Johnsgirl727]

okay, the doctors discovered a growth on one of her kidneys and... it is a tumor. They are not sure if it is cancerous or not... so the best is that there isn't a big deal and it can be removed... at the worst... she loses the kidney. Good thing there are two of them. We will hopefully find out if it is cancer or anything of the sort sometime today or tomorrow... and she will probably be brought right into surgery if need be. Me and my brothers are in discussion of heading down if/when the surgery is scheduled. My younger brother has been inquiring about plane tickets from Bellingham, Washington if need be.

Hopefully it isn't anything too serious... but... ???

My continued prayers for your mom and your family.:hug:

[Madre Farbot]

Sorry to hear about your mom grinner. Here's hoping that things will go the right way for her. Sending out my good thoughts, virtual vibes and prayers for a speedy and all clear recovery. :hugz:

[BrowderChick]

:hug: More and more coming your way.

[ctheokas]

Here are some more hopes and prayers for your mum.

[arthurfrdent]

Dude. Prayers and best strong vibes, heading to you and yours. Keep a good thought.

David.

[scrape_medic]

sorry to hear this further developement grinner.......hoping that it is something they can deal with quickly and that she recovers to full health as soon as possible. :hug:

[StarsGoBlue]

:hug: keeping you both in my thoughts, and hoping for the best... :hug:

[grinner]

okay, just found out that the tumor is a large orange/small grapefruit sized tumor on her... left kidney. She is going to be transfered to Loyola Medical Center in Chicago and the surgery will probably be on Thursday or Friday. The tumor is thought to be at least 3 years old... so it has been growing for quite a while, and it is only in the last 6 months is it taking enough blood as to become noticable. (now isn't that a scary thought...)
She may be sent home from Elmhust Hospital tonight and then checked into Loyola on Thursday... or the doctors might just keep her at the hospital until she is transfered over to Loyola... so more time in the hospital for her... not so much fun. :(

She sounded very tired when I talked to her... could only talk to her for a little while, Dad took the phone away and told me to stop bothering her. :lol... dad's... ya gotta love 'em. Anyway, me and the bro's will probably be driving down the day of the surgery and then back up to our respective homes afterwards...

so, that is the lastest news that I have heard. A bit concerned... but hopefully, God willing, everything will be 100% positive without any complications.

[who45]

Keep us posted and I hope so too that next time you give us an update after the surgery...that she's doing well and will make a full recovery. Hang in there grinner...your mom and all of you have lots of people praying. :hug:

[Johnsgirl727]

okay, just found out that the tumor is a large orange/small grapefruit sized tumor on her... left kidney. She is going to be transfered to Loyola Medical Center in Chicago and the surgery will probably be on Thursday or Friday. The tumor is thought to be at least 3 years old... so it has been growing for quite a while, and it is only in the last 6 months is it taking enough blood as to become noticable. (now isn't that a scary thought...)
She may be sent home from Elmhust Hospital tonight and then checked into Loyola on Thursday... or the doctors might just keep her at the hospital until she is transfered over to Loyola... so more time in the hospital for her... not so much fun. :(

She sounded very tired when I talked to her... could only talk to her for a little while, Dad took the phone away and told me to stop bothering her. :lol... dad's... ya gotta love 'em. Anyway, me and the bro's will probably be driving down the day of the surgery and then back up to our respective homes afterwards...

so, that is the lastest news that I have heard. A bit concerned... but hopefully, God willing, everything will be 100% positive without any complications.

I believe in the power of prayer and good thoughts.:hug: We'll all be sending as many as we can for your mom.

[trubador]

Sorry for the late reply. I've been out of town at a massive trade show for work for the last few days. So, needless to say... I'm gonna say it anyway... LOTSA PRAYERS AND WELL WISHES, g!!!

[starshine57]

Hope your Mom does well with the surgery. Sending good wishes to you both.

[waltersgirl]

hugs you

[buggabboo]

will def. be praying for your mom and your fam.

*hugs*

[harveywhispers]

:hug:

grinner...

I'm sorry that I'm so late to add my good thoughts, but they are enroute to your family! :)

[BaseLine]

I'm so sorry to hear about this development. I hope the surgery goes well.

[Owlman]

My thoughts are with you and your mom brother.

[kechara420]

okay, just found out that the tumor is a large orange/small grapefruit sized tumor on her... left kidney. She is going to be transfered to Loyola Medical Center in Chicago and the surgery will probably be on Thursday or Friday. The tumor is thought to be at least 3 years old... so it has been growing for quite a while, and it is only in the last 6 months is it taking enough blood as to become noticable. (now isn't that a scary thought...)
She may be sent home from Elmhust Hospital tonight and then checked into Loyola on Thursday... or the doctors might just keep her at the hospital until she is transfered over to Loyola... so more time in the hospital for her... not so much fun. :(

She sounded very tired when I talked to her... could only talk to her for a little while, Dad took the phone away and told me to stop bothering her. :lol... dad's... ya gotta love 'em. Anyway, me and the bro's will probably be driving down the day of the surgery and then back up to our respective homes afterwards...

so, that is the lastest news that I have heard. A bit concerned... but hopefully, God willing, everything will be 100% positive without any complications.I'm still praying for all of you, hon. I know it's hard, but try to stay positive. We're all pulling for her. :hugz:

[grinner]

well, according to one of my brothers... mom may not even be able to get into Loyola for the surgery for a couple of weeks... *joy*[/sarcasm] I just hope she doesn't have to be stuck in the hospital until she is able to get into Loyola. My dad is running all around, working, being at the hospital, and making sure grandma is eating. My fekkik Aunt and Uncles are thinking of using this as an excuse to put grandma in a home because mom apparently can't take care of herself let alone grandma... and since mom isn't around to say no, they think that they can pull an end run on her. B@st@rds... family politics suck eema.

Anyway, I haven't heard any definite answers... and since I am not right there hearing things firsthand... I honestly don't know the entire story. But I wouldn't put it past my Uncles to try this. I am just hoping that there isn't anything more wrong, and that the tumor is just a growth that is benign... and nothing too serious.

I just don't understand people sometimes... :g2f:

[scrape_medic]

If its been there for three years its probably benign. It is only now that it has gotten so big that it is now causing her trouble. Least thats my understanding of tumour growth. That being the case, hopefully they will either be able to remove just the tumour...or at worst the whole kidney. I'll be keeping her in my thoughts and hoping for the former, and that she gets seen to sooner rather than later. :hug:

[Twich]

*hugs* Much love and prayers to you and your family Grinner. I used to say my family put the 'fun' in dysfunctional...but I quit saying that cause really, it's never much fun until afterwards when I write some sort of funny parody of the whole thing. Sounds like you and I might be related. I'll be keeping you, your family and your mom in my prayers.

Many hugs to you Grinner and much love coming your way.

[zahncrelnik]

:hug: Grinner, let me know if I can help you somehow,
I live in the Northwest 'burbs and work in the
south central 'burbs (DuPage County).
If there is any way I can help, I will certainly try!

Meantime, praying for your Mom and
sending good thoughts Her way...:meditate:
.

[jespere]

More prayers, Grinner. Hope they don't keep her from getting into Loyola too long, and hope your relatives can get a clue about dealing with your grandmother! Nursing homes can be dreadful -while they may take care of most of one's medical needs, they leave a lot to be desired in taking care of the emotional needs.

Best wishes! Keep us posted!

j

[mgraylorn]

Fortunately most kidney tumors are benign and can be removed while preserving the kidney. Hopefully your mother's tumor falls in this category.

If you could find out what type they suspect, you could Google it.

Good vibes going her way.

[grinner]

Fortunately most kidney tumors are benign and can be removed while preserving the kidney. Hopefully your mother's tumor falls in this category.

If you could find out what type they suspect, you could Google it.

Good vibes going her way.
that is what I have discovered by googling. I truly hope that you are correct.

[MotorWerk]

We all hope that. Prayers to your family.

[eta_carinae]

oh g, I'm sorry about your mom. But it sounds optomistic, at least! :hug: for you and your family. And I hope the rest of your family can get over their selfishness and come together.

[kechara420]

I posted in the Valentine thread, but I'll say it here as well ...

I've decided to include grinner's mom in the Valentine Exchange. If anyone wants to send a Valentine, get-well card or anything else to grinner's mom, just PM me for my snail mail addy. I'll make her up a nice little package, and send it out when I ship the V-Day stuff.

By then she should be recovering from surgery, and I'm sure that a bunch of Scaper love will be just what the doctor ordered! :D

[I-am-so-Johns-girl]

Great idea kech! :aok: Good thing I'm not quite ready to mail my cards yet. :rolleyes: :P I will definately include a card for mama grinner! :yes:
I'm still wishing and praying for a quick recovery for your Mom grinner! :hug2:

[who45]

Great idea Kech.

[grinner]

Mom was released from the hospital tonight, and the surgery will now take place either Friday or Saturday of this week. That is the good... now just have to wait.

[who45]

So glad that she didn't have to stay in the hospital until surgery. She will probably get more rest at home. Praying that all goes well. :hug:

[kechara420]

Yay! It's also good that she won't have to wait a week or two. That certainly wouldn't help her situation any!

Prayers and good vibes still headed your way, g-man! Give mom a big hug from all of us :hugz: when you drive up for the surgery.

[kechara420]

Ok, I took the liberty of sending some flowers to grinner's mom. I signed it "kech & the Scapers at FMD." To me, they kind of screamed "Scapers," so I just had to do it! :D Here's a pic (if this work right!):

[BrowderChick]

:hug: Beautiful!!!!!!!!! :yes:

[kechara420]

Between the Birds of Paradise and the margarita glass-vase, I just couldn't resist! :lol

[BaseLine]

I hope the surgery goes well. Keeping my fingers crossed.

And those are great flowers Kechara!

[zahncrelnik]

More Good Thoughts and Prayers to grinner's mom... :meditate:

[NYPinTA]

Mom was released from the hospital tonight, and the surgery will now take place either Friday or Saturday of this week. That is the good... now just have to wait.
While you wait, here are some more good, healthy, hoping for a happy ending thoughts... :meditate:

[scrape_medic]

Nice flowers Kech..:aok:

[kechara420]

Thanks! Hopefully what's delivered will be as nice as the ones in the picture. 1800Flowers is usually pretty good about that, though.

[AgentSun]

great flowers kech! grinner, i'll be adding you to my prayer list. :) i know things will work out.

[who45]

Very pretty flowers Kech....great job. :)

[grinner]

okay, I was mistaken. She goes to the doctor on Friday and the surgery is in a couple of weeks. If you are going to be sending her a Valentine's card/get well/whatever... her name is Nancy. Or you can do like Kech did and write Phil's Mom.

BTW, Kech, YOU ROCK!!!! My mom loved the flowers... I bow before your awesomeness :aok:

[who45]

She goes to the doctor on Friday and the surgery is in a couple of weeks. :( :hug:

[Clarsax]

I'll keep her in my prayers. I hope everything goes well. :hug:

[grinner]

Okay, have you ever played the telephone game? The one were someone says something to someone and it gets passed around a room... and when it gets back to the begining it is all twisted around... That is what was occuring with regards to the info that I was getting 3rd and 4th hand. Kind of funny.

Okay, straight info from my mom...

She goes to see the Doctor on Friday, this is a meet and greet type of situation... where he 'checks' her out and sees what is going on. Then whenever he can schedule her in, she goes in for the surgery.

Now, with regards to the retirement center for my grandma, my mom knows about this and she agreed to it only if she would be at the one that is real close to my parents house. So this way grandma can still go to the same Church she has gone to for 30 years and be around her friends. On the plus of this, her sister is moving into the same home and they are going to get rooms near each other. With these compromises made, grandma was willing to go into the home. So, this could be good... better than my uncle's moving her to another State like they wanted.

[Kurt_eh]

That's good news, g...

[kechara420]

Okay, straight info from my mom...

She goes to see the Doctor on Friday, this is a meet and greet type of situation... where he 'checks' her out and sees what is going on. Then whenever he can schedule her in, she goes in for the surgery.

Now, with regards to the retirement center for my grandma, my mom knows about this and she agreed to it only if she would be at the one that is real close to my parents house. So this way grandma can still go to the same Church she has gone to for 30 years and be around her friends. On the plus of this, her sister is moving into the same home and they are going to get rooms near each other. With these compromises made, grandma was willing to go into the home. So, this could be good... better than my uncle's moving her to another State like they wanted.
Hopefully they'll be able to schedule the surgery pretty quickly. Waiting is only going to put more stress on your mom, your dad and the whole rest of the family.

My grandma has been living at The Anchorage of Bensenville for a few years now. It's actually pretty cool, because they have five different buildings, each with residents on a different needs level. In building A, the residents pretty much take care of themselves with little supervision. On the other end in building E, there are round-the-clock nurses and orderlies who help residents with eating, bathing and any other necessities.

We were worried that grandma wouldn't want to live there, but she really likes it. They have lots of activities, the grounds are nice, and she's around other people--which she loves. I hope your grandmother's situation ends up being similar.

[grinner]

I know where the Anchorage is... my grandma is moving into Rest Haven, Saratoga Grove in Downers Grove

[kechara420]

Well, at least she'll be close to your parents. And who knows, she might decide she really likes it there. We were all surprised when my grandma decided to stay at Anchorage. She originally went there to recouperate short-term after hip surgery. When the time came, she told my aunt & uncle she wanted to stay. :shrug: She's happy, she sees my aunts and uncles all the time--it's all good.

[who45]

Now, with regards to the retirement center for my grandma, my mom knows about this and she agreed to it only if she would be at the one that is real close to my parents house. So this way grandma can still go to the same Church she has gone to for 30 years and be around her friends. On the plus of this, her sister is moving into the same home and they are going to get rooms near each other. With these compromises made, grandma was willing to go into the home. So, this could be good... better than my uncle's moving her to another State like they wanted. Well that is good that she can still attend the same church and her sister will be there as well. That should comfort her and make it easier. I'm glad that is working out.

[grinner]

Well, at least she'll be close to your parents. And who knows, she might decide she really likes it there. We were all surprised when my grandma decided to stay at Anchorage. She originally went there to recouperate short-term after hip surgery. When the time came, she told my aunt & uncle she wanted to stay. :shrug: She's happy, she sees my aunts and uncles all the time--it's all good.
Yeah, that is good that she is going to be close to my mom. My mom was kind of perturbed that her oldest brother went 'behind her back'... even though she had been talking to grandma about going into Saratoga Grove since both her sisters will be there. So mom was going to look into placing her there... because mom knew that grandma didn't want to live in Michigan. She doesn't really 'know' people there, it isn't familiar. So mom's siblings finally relented.
So Monday, the oldest sibling of my mom went over to enroll grandma into Saratoga Grove, without letting mom know. My great Aunt was being enrolled at the same time... and my uncle became embarassed as he didn't want anyone to tell mom. So he then had to go to the hospital and let mom know that grandma is going into the retirement center.

[Col.Batguano]

Your mom sounds like an Iron Lady,
handling a family Crisis while preparing for surgery,
she must be something special.
a mom like that makes her own good Karma, but I'll send my wishes just the same.

[kechara420]

You know, who and I discussed it, and we'd be happy to knock a little sense and manners into those relatives of yours :yes: ...

[who45]

Yep...:D it would have been our pleasure. :D

[who45]

anyone in law enforcemnt...FBI...CIA...etc....the above statements were made by someone not really named Christy who lives in the South..nope...that woman is completly :innocent:....pssst Kech I still have the plans that we talked about....I'm just sayin. :innocent:

[StarsGoBlue]

glad to hear that this will be treated very soon. :hug: for your mom and :hug: for you too. :)

[I-am-so-Johns-girl]

Ok, I took the liberty of sending some flowers to grinner's mom. I signed it "kech & the Scapers at FMD." To me, they kind of screamed "Scapers," so I just had to do it! :D Here's a pic (if this work right!):
WOWZAAA!!! Those are so bee-ut-teefal!! :yes: That's the most amazing flower arrangement I've seen in a long time! :bounce: You ARE an angel...see I told ya! :angelgrin

[grinner]

Mom goes in for the surgery on the 8th of February and the doctor is going to open her up from her belly button to her spine... front to back. The entire kidney is going to be removed along with one of her ribs. The doctor, who is very aggressive, doesn't want to take any chances with things going wrong, so he is going to just remove all the bad stuff. Then there is a 6 week recovery with a 6 month therapy session. Good thing that you can live on only one kidney.

[who45]

Wow! Well it is good that the surgeon is agressive because it is better to be safe than sorry later. I know if my Dad's cancer doctor...which I am in no way saying your mom has cancer...had not been as agressive as he was with the two surgeries he had, he would have died two years ago. big :hug: and continued prayers to you, your mom and all of the family. I hope she amazes the doctors at her fast recovery.

[La Bomba]

I'm glad your Mom's doctor is so aggressive. I think in most cases waiting around to see what happens does more harm than good. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you, your Mom, and your family, grinner. :hug:

[kechara420]

I agree with who and La Bomba. Aggressive is probably a good thing. Better safe than sorry, right? And there are a lot of people out there who only have one kidney, either because of similar problems or because they've donated one.

It's amazing what you can live without. My aunt had her entire left lung removed because of cancer a few years ago. She leads a perfectly normal life. She can't run any marathons, but she works, plays with her grandchildren, etc.

Your mom, you and the rest of your family are still in my prayers. I'm sure things will work out ok. :hug:

[I-am-so-Johns-girl]

I totally agree with the others! :aok: Sounds like your Mom has a good doctor. Sending more prayers and positive thoughts to you, your Mom and your family! :hug2:

[Clarsax]

It sounds like your mom's going to be in for a rough and long recovery. But better safe than sorry. Prayers and positive thoughts to you and your mom that everything goes well. :hug:

[kechara420]

Any update? I can't believe mom's surgery is in less than a week! She's still in my prayers.

[grinner]

The surgery is on the 15th... a day after my birthday and the day of my grandma's birthday. Hoping this doesn't make those days... 'live in infamy' for me. Not that they will, but they could...

*worryworryworry*

but she says not to worry, she is very stoic about the whole situation...

[kechara420]

:hug: Well, it sucks that the surgery got pushed back.

I'd tell you not to worry, but I know that's completely impossible. Just try to stay positive. Remember, we're all here for you, and your mom's got a lot of prayers and good vibes going for her.

[who45]

:hug: :hug:

[harveywhispers]

More good thoughts coming your way! :)

[fermicat]

Wishing you and your mom the best possible outcome.

[AgentSun]

she's in my prayers, grinner!

[zahncrelnik]

I will continue sending good thoughts your Mom's way, grinner :meditate:

[Clarsax]

:hug:

[Third EYe]

still praying

[zahncrelnik]

How is your Mom, grinner. We all know waiting is the hardest part.
Any updates for us.

How is she doing with your Grandma going into the care facility?
How is Grandma with that?

[Selena]

Hey grinner :hug: hope things are getting less stressful for the family.

[grinner]

Grandma had a mini-stroke (the second one in 3 months) on Friday and was admitted to the hospital for observation. She was up in Michigan, so one of my brother's and I went to see her on Sunday and she was confused. Didn't know what day it was, or if she had just eaten lunch or breakfast(lunch), so she wasn't to aware. She kept saying that she was bored and she wanted to go home. She was supposed to move into the rest home on Saturday, but alas, she wasn't able to. So hopefully next weekend she will be in the rest home.

Mom, well, no news on that at this moment. She is going to have the surgery on the 15th... the day after my birthday and Grandma's birthday... oh well... I'll always remember that surgery. It is like how I remember when my buddy's son was born... same day as my knee surgery.

[who45]

When my grandmother had her mini stroke last year she was confused for a few days, but now she doesn't have but mild lasting effects from it. I hope you're grandmother is the same...still, I know it probably wasn't easy to see her like that. Continuing prayers that this will all be over soon and your mom will be doing great.:hug: :hug:

[grinner]

ah, she has been confused for at least 5 years... this is her... 8th mini-stroke. Her doctor keeps changing her meds and everytime it is changed, she gets a mini-stroke.

[who45]

I remember you saying before that she gets confused, but wow didn't realize she had 8 mini strokes before. :( :hug:

[kechara420]

Wow, that's a lot. I hope she's feeling better soon.

My grandmother had a couple of mini-strokes/seizures last year. The episodes and the medications she was on had her really confused--she didn't recognize my uncle one time when he went to visit her. She's off those meds now, and doing much better.

Well, at least it's only one more week until your mom's surgery. How's she holding up? I'm sure the wait must be driving her nuts, and your dad too.

[Johnsgirl727]

Grandma had a mini-stroke (the second one in 3 months) on Friday and was admitted to the hospital for observation. She was up in Michigan, so one of my brother's and I went to see her on Sunday and she was confused. Didn't know what day it was, or if she had just eaten lunch or breakfast(lunch), so she wasn't to aware. She kept saying that she was bored and she wanted to go home. She was supposed to move into the rest home on Saturday, but alas, she wasn't able to. So hopefully next weekend she will be in the rest home.

Mom, well, no news on that at this moment. She is going to have the surgery on the 15th... the day after my birthday and Grandma's birthday... oh well... I'll always remember that surgery. It is like how I remember when my buddy's son was born... same day as my knee surgery.

More prayers for you, Grandma, and your mom. :hug:

[trubador]

Continued prayers sent your way, g-man! :hug:

[kymom5613]

Hey there! Still in our prayers and Happy Birthday, too...Will send extra prayers tomorrow for Mom.
All my best,
Ginnie

[kechara420]

Finally got her package (shoulda seen me squishing all the stuff into the box! :D) sent off this morning via Priority Mail, so she should have it on Wednesday (I hope!).

I'll be saying extra prayers for her tonight and tomorrow. I'm sure it'll go well.

[grinner]

will have to tell my dad to look out for the package.

Truly thanks for all the well wishes.

[BaseLine]

Keeping my fingers crossed. I hope everything turns out alright.

[who45]

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. :hug: :hug:

[kechara420]

:hug: Mine as well. I'm sure it will go well. :hug:

[Clarsax]

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family. I hope all goes well. :hug: :hug:

[kechara420]

Hope the surgery went well. Waiting anxiously for an update ...

[I-am-so-Johns-girl]

Hope the surgery went well. Waiting anxiously for an update ...
Ditto!

[Kurt_eh]

:hugz: :pace:

Hope everything worked out!

[trubador]

:pace:

[zahncrelnik]

Thinking good thoughts for your Mom, trub'
:meditate:

[trubador]

(pssst.... it's grinner's mom.... but thanx anyway....) :D

[grinner]

okay, the surgery went very well and the surgeon was able to remove the entire kidney and tumor without causing any complications. Her bone blood count was at a 0 so there was no spread of the 'tumor' into her bone marrow. This is very good news!!! My dad won't know about the tumor until the pathologist is done, which should be Friday at the soonest. But the Doctors were very hopefull that everything was gotten. There were no complications with regards to her diabetes, which is always a concern for the doctors with surgeries like this. Dad is very relieved, and you could tell by looking at his face that he is very hopeful. He is seriously considering retiring in the next few months, as he almost lost the love of his life and I think he realizes that his only reason to continue to work, paying for mom's medications, isn't worth not seeing her... whenever. She only has 2 more year till she is on complete Medicare, but since this surgery was what it was, she is now eligible for early entry. So that reason is gone.

But things are looking good, hopefully we will hear more later this week, and I truly thank you for all the prayers and good wishes for my Mom. Thanks so very much.

Phil

[trubador]

:aok:

[NYPinTA]

Good to hear the sugery went well. :)

Hope things keep moving in that more positive direction.
:hug:

[StarsGoBlue]

:bounce: oh, thank goodness, grinner! :hug: and :hug: for your mom and dad too.

:woohoo:

[who45]

I'm so glad it went well. That's good news that your Dad can finally retire like he wanted. That is one thing that my Mom said that she was glad about her and Dad...they never put things off...they always found a way to spend more time together. So now that Dad is gone, she said she can look back at all the memories that they had and say yep...we did that together. My point is, that sometimes we take life for granted and assume that the ones we love will always be there. Life is so short and can change in an instant. It's good that they are going to get to spend more time together after he is able to retire. I wish them both the very best as I do you and the rest of your family.:) So glad it all went well. :hug: Now go get some rest. :D

[kechara420]

okay, the surgery went very well and the surgeon was able to remove the entire kidney and tumor without causing any complications. Her bone blood count was at a 0 so there was no spread of the 'tumor' into her bone marrow. This is very good news!!! My dad won't know about the tumor until the pathologist is done, which should be Friday at the soonest. But the Doctors were very hopefull that everything was gotten. There were no complications with regards to her diabetes, which is always a concern for the doctors with surgeries like this. Dad is very relieved, and you could tell by looking at his face that he is very hopeful. He is seriously considering retiring in the next few months, as he almost lost the love of his life and I think he realizes that his only reason to continue to work, paying for mom's medications, isn't worth not seeing her... whenever. She only has 2 more year till she is on complete Medicare, but since this surgery was what it was, she is now eligible for early entry. So that reason is gone.

But things are looking good, hopefully we will hear more later this week, and I truly thank you for all the prayers and good wishes for my Mom. Thanks so very much.

PhilThank goodness!! I'm very, VERY glad to hear that the surgery went to well!! Sounds like all she needs to do now is rest and recouperate. :aok: Of course, a box-full-o-goodies should help in that department :D ...

Glad to hear about your dad's decision, too. When something like this happens, you really do realize how everyday life can mess with your priorities. He's right--there's no point working like crazy, wasting precious time you could be spending with loved ones.

Hopefully it won't take two years for her to be approved for early entry! Sorry, but I have issues with the government (disability, Medicare, etc.) right now because of my mom. I'm sure your mom's case will move quickly, given the circumstances.

Thanks for the update! :hug: I hope you're feeling better, too, and not so worried. I'll continue to keep mom in my prayers until she's fully recovered.

Edited to add: And yeah, what who said--Get some rest!! :P

[Kurt_eh]

:bounce:

[grinner]

yep, I am very, very tired. I haven't slept well in over a month, not since hearing the news. It brought back memories when I was 16 and she almost died on us from a diabetic coma. I had thought those memories were... taken care of. But they weren't. So, lack of sleep and worried thoughts ensued. I can almost breathe a sigh of relief, but not until she is home and given a clean bill of health.

[who45]

The waiting for those final results is hard, but I'm sure it will turn out ok. :hug:

[kechara420]

Having your mom be sick or in teh hospital is the toughest thing in the world. :hug: Keeping you, her and the rest of your family in my thoughts. I'm sure everything will be ok.

[Col.Batguano]

yep, I am very, very tired. I haven't slept well in over a month, not since hearing the news. It brought back memories when I was 16 and she almost died on us from a diabetic coma. I had thought those memories were... taken care of. But they weren't. So, lack of sleep and worried thoughts ensued. I can almost breathe a sigh of relief, but not until she is home and given a clean bill of health.
Oh do I sympathies.
Despite all the good news and outlook, until everything is a certainty the mind races.
holding your hand in spirit. :hug2:

[scrape_medic]

Thats is good news grinner....keeping her in my thoughts til she gets home

[BrowderChick]

Good news. I hope all continues to go well and she comes home soon. :hug: Keeping you in my thoughts. :D

[jespere]

Really happy for you, grinner! Now get some sleep! (and keep us posted about how she's doing after she's back home.)

j'

[Judith]

:woohoo:

It's so cool to hear good news. I've been thinking about you and your family.

[faustus]

great news

[kymom5613]

Sending hugs & prayers....
Ginnie

[zahncrelnik]

Thank the Goddess that the surgery went well and no complications, etc.
That part is a big relief for your family.

Still sending those good thoughts and prayers your Mom's way. :meditate:

Now, grinner, take care of yourself and get some rest. Your
Mom doesn't need to be worrying about you and your health.
Take some time for yourself and relaaaxxxx!!

[BaseLine]

That is great news g.! :aok: I hope everything continues to go well.

[grinner]

Mom had the chest tube taken out today as it was causing her discomfort. She is still in ICU and Dad doesn't know when she will be in a 'regular' room. But things are looking good... so that is still wonderful news.

[kechara420]

Chest tube = yuck! Glad she's got it out. ICU is fine for a couple of days; better safe than sorry, after all. Glad to hear that she's still doing well ...

[grinner]

oh and... everyone that went in on the gift for my mom... You ALL ROCK. I really appreciate it, and honestly, you didn't have to do that. Love you all!!!!!

[who45]

She already got it? Hope it brightened her day...after all she's been thru she deserves some cheer. :)

[debalee]

Glad to hear all is going well. All of you are in my prayers.

[BrowderChick]

I hope she really enjoyed everything that we all sent. :hug: Its good to hear that shes doing well. :hug:

[kechara420]

oh and... everyone that went in on the gift for my mom... You ALL ROCK. I really appreciate it, and honestly, you didn't have to do that. Love you all!!!!!That's what family's for, right? And being your mom qualifies her as a member of the extended Scaper family! :aok: Hope dad's also enjoying the sugar rush :D ...