Would Appreciate Prayers for Mom

[Janet]

Yesterday (Tuesday) after 4 PM, my mother called me to say she was feeling like she was going to pass out. I told her I was on my way (15-20 minute drive) so I hung up, called my brother who lives less than 5 minutes away and told him about mom and that I was on my way.

She was very weak and we were going to take her to the ER when she passed out in my arms. I laid her out on the couch and was able to get her to tell me her chest was burning and that her left arm felt achy. My sister-in-law called 911 then and they took her to our county hospital.


She had a BM at the ER and it was mostly blood. Sorry so graphic. They decided to transfer her to a larger, better equiped hospital in a town nearby. She went by ambulance, and I drove over at about 10:30 last night. I stayed the night with her but didn't get any sleep, neither did she.

She was planning on going to Florida this Saturday as she does every year and is now more upset about not being able to go yet instead of her health...

Last night they think was just the start of a heart attack because she had lost so much blood, but today at the 2nd hospital, she had the attack.

They want to do a heart cath, but can't until they find the cause of the bleeding because they need to use blood thinners. And they want to do a colonoscopy to see if they can find the bleeding, but can't so soon after a heart attack. Drs. want to wait at least 4 weeks, but did say that if the bleeding does not stop, they will have to go in.

She's resting good this evening and I'm going to sleep in my own bed tonight and then hopefully tomorrow (snow storm coming) I will be able to get back over there tomorrow. Please pray for her..it would mean so much to me.

[judy]

Oh my Janet, I am praying for her! You must be exhausted, and she as well. I will call you tomorrow, if I can get you.

I love you and I am sending you hugs and prayers.

[gja1000]

Oh Janet, I am so sorry this is happening to your mom! It sounds like she is getting good care though. Each condition (heart & bleeding) is complicating the other and that is tough, especially at her age! I will be sending healing thoughts and rays of sunshine light to you and your mom. Keep us posted, I was so worried when I saw your post on FB.

[Blueyes]

I prayed for your mom and you, Janet. I'm sure the doctors will figure out what to do. Your mom may just be focused on going to Florida because it's easier to think about than her failing health. Spend all of the time you can with her, but don't forget to take care of yourself.

[Lindsey]

I am so sorry Janet, I am also praying for your mom. I was worried when I saw your status on Facebook last night.

HUGS!

[judy]

I'm hoping that her health is more under control today, Janet. I am with you in spirit, my dear friend.