Please say a prayer for my mom

Dad just called. He said they had to make a much larger incision than anticipated, due to the amount of infection. He said she had gangrene near the rupture. I don't quite understand that. He said they left her incision partially open in case they need to go in again to clear out infection.

By Kaye on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 09:06 am:

Yvonne that happened to me in high school. BAsically it means her appy has been ruptured for a day or two before the operated and it got icky. What they did for me to leave it open was pack it with cotton, so they could clean it out if it got to looking yucky.

Just an FYI expect her to be in the hospital a minimum of 5 days, I was there 8. My scar from 20 years ago is 5 inches long and an inch thick, far from a smooth straight line.

Prayers headed your way.

By Pamt on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 10:33 am:

Prayers for your mom to have a speedy recovery.

By Sunny on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 12:26 pm:

I remember when my mother's appendix ruptured. It was a nerve-wracking and worrisome time. Prayers that your mom recovers quickly!

By Yjja123 on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 07:01 pm:

Mom had some issues this morning with her oxygen level being extremely low. It is still not where they would like it to be but it is better. She is responding to the antibiotics and her fever has gone down. She has a very raspy voice, presumably from having tubes down her throat. She has been up walking twice today. They moved her to a regular room this afternoon.
Over-all things are looking much better than they were yesterday. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!

By Dawnk777 on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 09:18 pm:

I'm sorry and hope your mom is feeling better quickly. If there was a lot of infection, they wouldn't want to close that wound. The infection needs a place to drain out!

What a scary thing, though. Emily's was "obviously inflamed" (from the surgical report, which the insurance company made us get a copy of, before they paid for her surgery), but it hadn't ruptured. I was glad.

By Debbie on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 09:23 pm:

I'm glad she is doing better, Yvonne. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers!!

By Yjja123 on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 06:30 pm:

Friends care about each other
in a very special way -
a sincere kind of long-lasting,
heartwarming way.

To care about
good friends like you
Is such an easy thing
to do.

Wishing You
a Happy Mother's Day!
Yvonne

I spoke with mom today. Her voice was better but she had a rough and sleepless night. She has a lot of swelling and bloating.
She said that she told dad a while ago that the perfect Mother's Day she would receive jewelry, chocolate and flowers. She received flowers from my sister (but they are at home where she can't enjoy them), a gift certificate from me to pick out a necklace (so she doesn't have it yet) and chocolate from dad (that she can't eat). She said it all worked out wrong. I told her next year she will need to add to her wish that she is not in the hospital. LOL.
She was frustrated because the doctors would not give her any answers today about her recovery. She feels she is not getting better. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for her.
Thank you for having her in your thoughts and prayers!

By Crystal915 on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 08:45 pm:

LOL, Yvonne, it's good that she is keeping her sense of humor about it. And the poem is so nice!!!

By Bobbie~moderatr on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 08:50 pm:

Yvonne, she will be in my thoughts...

By Yjja123 on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 02:34 pm:

Mom is not doing well today. She has an infection and has caught pneumonia

By Tayjar on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 03:30 pm:

Yvonne, she will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself, too.

By Rayelle on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 03:33 pm:

Oh my, I hope she gets better quickly. ((((HUGS)))

By Kate on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 03:56 pm:

I'm sorry to hear that, Yvonne....I'll keep praying for her.

By Debbie on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 04:04 pm:

Oh Yvonne, I hope she feels better soon. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

By Mom2three1968 on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 08:11 pm:

I too hope she feels better soon, poor dear.

By Ginny~moderator on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 09:12 pm:

Prayers for your mom and for you.

By Colette on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 09:51 pm:

((Yvonne)) I just saw this. I hope she gets better quickly.

By Dawnk777 on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 10:52 pm:

Will keep both of you in my prayers!

By Annie2 on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 10:54 pm:

Sending you and your family more thoughts and prayers....please keep us posted

By Shellyg on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 11:04 pm:

I will be praying for you and your Mom. I hope everyone is back to normal soon.

By Amecmom on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 11:04 pm:

Storming heaven with prayers.
Ame

By Jackie on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 01:22 am:

Many prayers sent your way.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 07:23 am:

More prayers...

By Karen~admin on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 09:50 am:

Yvonne, how is your Mom today????

By Yjja123 on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 01:23 pm:

I spoke with mom and she is feeling a bit better today. She hasn't been able to get up and walk because the nurses have been too busy. Hopefully they will get her moving. I think that is important. She had to sleep sitting in a chair last night and was pretty miserable. I guess that helps with the pneumonia. I told her to ask for sleeping medication tonight.
I spoke with a nurse earlier today, The nurse said she is doing better today than yesterday. She said she is progressing as expected.

By Kate on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 01:26 pm:

I'm glad she's doing a little better. She obviously doesn't live near you....how far is she? It must be so frustrating to not be able to be near her right now! I hope she sleeps better and that the nurses can be more attentive.

By Tklinreston on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 01:46 pm:

I hope your mom continues to heal quickly. My mom is my best friend in the whole world and has alot of health issues that I manage for her, and so, I can definitely empathize with you. You are all in my prayers too..

By Yjja123 on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 02:07 pm:

She is in NY. I am in Florida.

By Yjja123 on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:27 pm:

Yesterday I called and she was in great spirits. They had removed her tubes and had her up and walking. She could eat again, though she didn't have an appetite.
I called today and dad answered. He said he had just brought her home. Last I had heard, she was not going to be home until next week. It was surprising to hear that they released her. She must be doing much better. Of course, she is thrilled to be home.
Yvonne

By Colette on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:36 pm:

I am so happy Yvonne.

She might not have an appetite for a while. I still don't. I think it's the morphine. I have to remind myself to eat something.

By Kate on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:38 pm:

Great news, Yvonne!

By Bobbie~moderatr on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 01:00 pm:

Really good news..

By Tink on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 03:31 pm:

Wonderful news!

By Yjja123 on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 03:55 pm:

Thanks everyone!

By Kernkate on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 06:14 pm:

Wishing your mom a speedy recovery

By Ginny~moderator on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 10:05 am:

Glad for the good news.

Morphine definitely dulls the appetite. And, warning, causes constipation. Did the hospital arrange for any in-home services for your mom, or at least a visit or two from a nurse to check on her? Does your dad have neighbors/friends who will help with meals, etc. Mom shouldn't start doing everything right away, and I'm sure she will try.

By Rayelle on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 10:26 am:

Oh what great news that she is well enough to be home!

By Karen~admin on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 10:35 am:

Yvonne, how is your mom doing today??

By Enchens on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 10:58 am:

So glad to hear your mom is doing better.

By Yjja123 on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 11:31 am:

She will have in home visits.
Yes, they have help with food.
Since she was in the hospital 2 months last year, dad has learned how to help around the house.
She is in a lot of pain, so I am not worried about her trying to over-do.

By Yjja123 on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 10:48 pm:

She is doing MUCH better now!

By Colette on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 03:46 am:

I am very happy Yvonne.

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