TBird55 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Mom broke her ankle back in Nov 19, and my wife(a saint) and I have been staying with her most of the time since. She was 89 then and had recovered well from the surgeries. We had started going home for a week here and there and getting life back to normal. Her 90th birthday was on the 25th of June, had a great time. She got to see her great grand child for the first time, my daughter's. A couple of days after I noticed that my mom's feet were swollen, so off to the doctor went. Doc sent us straight to the hospital and she was admitted with congestive heart failure. Her cardiologist determined that one of her valves was constricted and she need a transplant, that could be done thtough a vein in her groin. After discussing this with my mom, she decided to have it done, since they wouldn't have to open her chest up. Her cardiologist transferred her to UAB hospital ( 200mi away) to have it done there. All going to plan, great doctors, facilities, ect. After running the last tests before surgery, they discovered another valve( mitral) was ripped and was the real culprit causing her issues. The only way to fix it would be open heart surgery, which the doctor felt like she had a 90% chance of recovery, due to her overall health. Well mom decided she doesn't want to be opened up and just wants to go home. I have power of attorney over her health, and my heart says to get her to have the surgery. But it's her choice, nothing at all wrong with her mind. It still doesn't make the decision any easier. So tomorrow or the next day, we go home with hospice. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmessy Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Sorry to hear brother. My heart goes out to you and the family. Sent from my SM-N976U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bram Smoker Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Man, that is very difficult. Sending good thoughts the way of you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethehaze Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 You are all in my prayers. Gods will not ours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 So sorry to hear of the difficult situation your family is in right now, @TBird55. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Man, that’s rough all the way around, sorry to hear T-bird. My thoughts are with you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 That's tough. Make sure you spend as much time with her as possible. The only thing a mother wants is her kids around her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmatiC Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 As a son that is a tough hand to be dealt. My heart goes out to you and your family ?. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 A heartbreaking situation there mate. Hope you get much more time and cherish the memories as best as you can. Remember we're all here for you ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorPrincess Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 So sorry to hear Tom our prayers are with you and your family 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KavalanWhisky Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Sorry to hear, thoughts are with you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbflash80 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Sorry to hear this Tommy...will keep your family in my thoughts. Best to you brother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meklown Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 All the best to you and your family 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 We feel for you and your family Tom. It is be tough seeing your parents struggle healthwise. She sounds like a tough rooster and no doubt you will be spending lots of time with her and looking for all the joy possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madandana Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Sorry that you’re going through this. It’s tough to see her suffer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamrandr Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Hang in there brother. You are a good man for taking care of her the way you do. May the rest of her days be filled with love. Let us know if we can help out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StogieSteve23 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Best wishes to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Prayers to you, your mom, and whole family. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Tigre Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Feel really sad for your circumstance; our thoughts for your peace and well being. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard peters Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Prayers sent. God bless you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Man Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Treasure each moment. God bless all of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibauchery Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 God bless your mom, you, and your family. I pray that you find strength in each other during this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 We will be thinking of you guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshot Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Sounds like some difficult decisions ahead. Hang in there man. God bless you and your family! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatherOfPugs Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. God bless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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