User Tag List

Likes Likes:  0
Page 1 of 6 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 53

Thread: My mom in surgery today

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Delta, BC
    Posts
    578
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default My mom in surgery today

    I'm preoccupied today because my mom had a fall yesterday and broke her hip. She's 70 and still recovering from a knee replacement (same leg). Why she was out without her cane I'm not sure... She's in good hands in hospital in Calgary and undergoing a hip replacement this morning. I know she will come through it, but I hate not being there and it's a sad reminder that my parents are aging. I'm thinking maybe when she's released from hospital I'll go to Calgary and spend some time with them. For once I don't have any tests or particularly important specialist appointments coming up. My sister, who is their usual helper when one of them isn't well, is off her feet for six more weeks after foot surgery! Anyways, I'm posting here even though it has nothing to do with WG/GPA just because... I'm hoping that if anyone thinks of it they can send some good thoughts/prayers her way. Her name is Joyce. Thanks, friends!
    Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly.
    - English proverb.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Israel
    Posts
    4,160
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    36 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    oh, Lisa, I am so sorry
    I will pray for your mother and for you to have the strength to endure this
    from what I saw in your pics, she looks younger and def strong lady, so she can make it.
    my father also fell few months ago, and fractured his ribs. it was weired story, I wrote about it here : http://www.wegeners-granulomatosis.c...exerciser.html
    of course you can share. please update us how is she.
    lots of hugs and prayers heading to you. we are with you and you mom
    please take good care of yourself as well, so that you will be able to be there for her.
    Alysia
    dx 2008


    Here, in this forum, I have found my sweet eternal love, my beautiful Phil.. :
    https://www.wegeners-granulomatosis.com/forum/threads/4238-pberggren-memorial-thread
    "You are my sunshine", he used to sing to me... "you make me happy, when skies are grey" I still answer him.
    Rest in Peace, my brave Batman and take care of your weggies from heaven, until we meet again.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Delta, BC
    Posts
    578
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Thanks, Alysia, your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated. I will take a look at your thread about your dad. Hugs to you too!
    Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly.
    - English proverb.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Israel
    Posts
    4,160
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    36 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    I just remembered now that my neighbour did that surgery about a year ago. she said that the surgery was poosible one. she is fine now. her house is with stairs so I remember that on the first few days she couldn't use them and stayed down. but she recovered well.
    Last edited by Alysia; 06-29-2014 at 12:44 AM.
    Alysia
    dx 2008


    Here, in this forum, I have found my sweet eternal love, my beautiful Phil.. :
    https://www.wegeners-granulomatosis.com/forum/threads/4238-pberggren-memorial-thread
    "You are my sunshine", he used to sing to me... "you make me happy, when skies are grey" I still answer him.
    Rest in Peace, my brave Batman and take care of your weggies from heaven, until we meet again.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Posts
    6,076
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    21 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Oh Lisa..... I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I will be in Calgary on July 14 to 16 to see my lung doc. If you are there then let me know and we can hook up. We will probably stay in motel village again as it is close to Foothills. I hope the surgery goes well for her.

    My mom is 65 and I can also see my parents aging and their health going down hill. My mom was recently diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, which is a vertebra out of place. She is in massive pain in her legs, prob due to the sciatic nerve. She fell out of my brother's truck in 2011 and I tried to convince her then to see a chiro but no, too stubborn. She finally has an appointment with my chiro, but now she can barely walk. I hope my chiro can help her.

    This Forum is not just for Wegs stuff. It is for us stuff. Sometimes we just need to get things off our chests. Never feel like you are intruding here Lisa, post away as much as you like.
    Phil Berggren, dx 2003

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Israel
    Posts
    4,160
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    36 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by pberggren1 View Post
    My mom is 65 and I can also see my parents aging and their health going down hill. My mom was recently diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, which is a vertebra out of place. She is in massive pain in her legs, prob due to the sciatic nerve. She fell out of my brother's truck in 2011 and I tried to convince her then to see a chiro but no, too stubborn. She finally has an appointment with my chiro, but now she can barely walk. I hope my chiro can help her.

    This Forum is not just for Wegs stuff. It is for us stuff. Sometimes we just need to get things off our chests. Never feel like you are intruding here Lisa, post away as much as you like.
    praying for your mother as well, sweetie you are so amazing with your support for your mother and for us here. thank you
    Alysia
    dx 2008


    Here, in this forum, I have found my sweet eternal love, my beautiful Phil.. :
    https://www.wegeners-granulomatosis.com/forum/threads/4238-pberggren-memorial-thread
    "You are my sunshine", he used to sing to me... "you make me happy, when skies are grey" I still answer him.
    Rest in Peace, my brave Batman and take care of your weggies from heaven, until we meet again.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Delta, BC
    Posts
    578
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Thanks to both of you! Her surgery is delayed because they're waiting for the levels of her blood-thinning medication to decrease. They have to take her off it so she doesn't have a risk of too much bleeding. I'm glad they know what they're doing! Every time something like this happens (too often lately!) I thank God for the Canadian medical care system. Even though it has its challenges and funding issues, and it would be nice if more complementary treatments and services were covered, we are SO fortunate compared with many other parts of the world….

    Your support is much appreciated. Phil, I am likely to be there and gone before your trip, but not sure yet so I'll keep you posted. My boys have plans to see a baseball game in Seattle around July 11th so probably need to have Simon back for that as he's very excited (but can't leave him here as hubby will be working, plus I'd like to take him . I'd miss him too much if it is a whole week. Unless it's decided that I go after that Seattle trip. It will just depend when my family feels they need me the most. (don't worry, I won't overdo it. Just hang with my dad and sis, make some meals, which I need to do in any event, and visit mom at the hospital or spend time with her at home if she's been discharged. Being with my family fills me up… so helping out won't deplete me.) Everyone expects and accommodates my afternoon naps and helps entertain the kids too. My parents live in Marda Loop area near downtown and I think my mom is at the Rockyview but I have to double-check because I was a bit stunned during the conversation.
    Last edited by LisaT; 06-29-2014 at 01:18 AM.
    Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly.
    - English proverb.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Near Rochester, NY
    Posts
    699
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    I hope your mom will soon be on her feet again. It will be a blessing for her to have you there!
    Jacquie (aka Lifelong Booknut)

    Updated status: "Honorary Weggie"

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Posts
    128
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    I'm sorry to hear that lisa. Your mom and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Missouri
    Posts
    27
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Prayers sent your way!!
    Faith.Hope.Love.
    Fighting Since 2008

Page 1 of 6 123 ... LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •