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Posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 17:09:04
In reply to They just told my mom., posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 16:38:45
My mother just called in absolute hysterics about being asked to sign a consent form to take off her leg below the knee.
I managed to calm her down considerably by reminding her how much her doctor has fought in the past to save her toes. If he fights so hard to save her toes, wouldn't he fight that much harder to save her leg? And only take it as a very last resort?
And she listened! She calmed down considerably and is considering signing it. She wants to write in "only as a last resort" but I told her that even if the hospital doesn't allow that that the main thing was that she trust her doctor.
Wow.
I'm stunned.
Posted by just plain jane on September 27, 2004, at 17:57:01
In reply to Good G*d! It worked!, posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 17:09:04
a small victory over the manacles.
Posted by 64bowtie on September 27, 2004, at 18:14:28
In reply to Good G*d! It worked!, posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 17:09:04
(((((((({{{{{(((((Dinah))))))}}}}}}))))))
Rod
Posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 18:17:27
In reply to Good G*d! It worked!, posted by 64bowtie on September 27, 2004, at 18:14:28
She actually signed it and is in surgery right now. I've got my fingers and toes crossed. My poor mom. She was snuffling like a toddler.
Posted by Susan47 on September 27, 2004, at 18:24:00
In reply to Good G*d! It worked!, posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 17:09:04
I haven't read through the entire thread yet, I have two more posts from you to read but my heart really really goes out to your mom.
Posted by Susan47 on September 27, 2004, at 18:26:36
In reply to Thanks, Jane and Rod, posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 18:17:27
Maybe your mom feels like a toddler right now. I mean, really really emotionally feels like a little kid who's really scared. (((((Dinah and your mom)))))
Posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 18:37:22
In reply to Dinah, posted by Susan47 on September 27, 2004, at 18:26:36
Probably so. That's probably why I feel like holding her close and smoothing her hair and telling her everything will be ok, no matter what happens with her leg. In fact, I think I did tell her that and put on my best momly voice.
Posted by gardenergirl on September 27, 2004, at 23:17:29
In reply to Re: Dinah » Susan47, posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 18:37:22
Dinah,
You are such a special woman. I'm so glad that you were able to comfort your mother. That must have been such a moment.I'll keep her in my prayers and light a candle for her coming thru surgery easily.
And now, sweet Dinah. Just breathe. In two three four, hold two three four, exhale two three four.
Repeat as needed.
I wish I could enfold you in a Babble circle to help you in this time. I'm sure it would be a piece of cake to get a group of willing and eager participants.
(((((((((dinah))))))))))
gg
Posted by just plain jane on September 27, 2004, at 23:47:39
In reply to Re: Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on September 27, 2004, at 23:17:29
gg,
you did say you're serving cake at the circle...
right????
(sorry, dinah, I'm thuch a thmartath thometimes)
hoping all's well
just piggy jane
Posted by AuntieMel on September 28, 2004, at 13:32:03
In reply to Good G*d! It worked!, posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 17:09:04
I know your mom has tried you patience so many times, and yet you rose to the occasion.
Would that I had half your strength.
Posted by 64bowtie on September 28, 2004, at 14:31:59
In reply to Thanks, Jane and Rod, posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 18:17:27
(((((((((((((Dinah,Mom,Jane,Rod,AuntieMel,Dad,Dr-Bob,DaisyM,Gardenergirl,Susan47))))))))))))))....... and anybody else who wants in......
Posted by gardenergirl on September 28, 2004, at 22:38:33
In reply to Re: Dinah and cake » gardenergirl, posted by just plain jane on September 27, 2004, at 23:47:39
Posted by AuntieMel on September 29, 2004, at 9:25:10
In reply to Re: Dinah » Susan47, posted by Dinah on September 27, 2004, at 18:37:22
How are things going today with you (and mom)???????? Are you ok?
Posted by Dinah on September 30, 2004, at 21:23:31
In reply to Re: Dinah??? » Dinah, posted by AuntieMel on September 29, 2004, at 9:25:10
She had to have all her toes off on the one foot and a bit of the foot as well, but that's better than her leg.
She'll walk again.
Posted by Susan47 on September 30, 2004, at 23:58:59
In reply to My mom's ok, posted by Dinah on September 30, 2004, at 21:23:31
Wow, Dinah that's wonderful!!
Posted by gardenergirl on October 1, 2004, at 0:49:14
In reply to Re: My mom's ok, posted by Susan47 on September 30, 2004, at 23:58:59
Thanks for letting us know, and I'm glad it came out better than expected.
Take care,
gg
Posted by partlycloudy on October 1, 2004, at 6:52:31
In reply to My mom's ok, posted by Dinah on September 30, 2004, at 21:23:31
Oh, Dinah, I am so glad it wasn't as bad as you'd feared. Any further talk on the home health help front or are you taking it one thing at a time?
pc
Posted by Dinah on October 1, 2004, at 8:10:47
In reply to Re: My mom's ok, posted by partlycloudy on October 1, 2004, at 6:52:31
I was getting too overwhelmed. I cancelled with the social worker, and am just going to concentrate on trying to get my mother to consolidate her requests to reduce my visits to see her.
I know she'd like company at the hospital, but my life is a mess and I have to take care of that.
Posted by AuntieMel on October 1, 2004, at 14:00:42
In reply to Re: Definitely one thing at a time, posted by Dinah on October 1, 2004, at 8:10:47
Posted by Dinah on October 1, 2004, at 14:20:39
In reply to Re: What a relief! (nm) » Dinah, posted by AuntieMel on October 1, 2004, at 14:00:42
I have a list of several sitter services.
Posted by AuntieMel on October 1, 2004, at 15:33:00
In reply to Except that she's coming home tomorrow., posted by Dinah on October 1, 2004, at 14:20:39
Posted by AuntieMel on October 1, 2004, at 15:33:35
In reply to Except that she's coming home tomorrow., posted by Dinah on October 1, 2004, at 14:20:39
Posted by Emme on October 1, 2004, at 15:42:48
In reply to My mom's ok, posted by Dinah on September 30, 2004, at 21:23:31
Good. I'm glad it wasn't as extreme as expected. I hope you get good support with this situation when she gets home. (((Dinah)))
Posted by Dinah on October 1, 2004, at 15:57:30
In reply to Re: STRONG pain killers (nm) » Dinah, posted by AuntieMel on October 1, 2004, at 15:33:35
Posted by Dinah on October 1, 2004, at 15:59:28
In reply to Re: My mom's ok » Dinah, posted by Emme on October 1, 2004, at 15:42:48
I'll make sure I do. I don't really have any choice. I feel kind of bad about it, but I really do have to put on my own oxygen mask first.
I'm at the end of my personal resources, and if I'm to be of any help to anyone, I have to work on that first.
She's in good spirits though. Perhaps it's those strong painkillers.
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