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02-18-2010, 07:56 PM
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That was a great idea to show her how to drive a cart! I'm sorry she feels so bad. My mom had a terrible cough with her CHF.
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02-18-2010, 09:19 PM
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Yes, the fluid in her lungs is from the heart failure. It's also why she feels so weak and tired all the time. Gary fights through that too. He takes LOTS of fluid pills to keep it off his lungs. But your mom's condition is hampered by her kidney failure - so not only does she have fluid buildup from heart failure, but also from kidney failure, so she has a double whammy!
Gary has to use the carts in Walmart too, when he is not feeling good. At first he was embarrassed, but now he's just like your mom - a race car driver - LOL! Although sometimes you get a reallllllly slooooow cart, and it is so funny to see him put-putting along like a snail.
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02-19-2010, 07:35 AM
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I hope your Mom is feeling better Janet. She sure has been through alot. It's the same with my Dad. Some fairly good days and some not so good.
I'm glad she enjoyed driving the cart! My Dad has to use them sometimes too. And so did my Mom when she broke her leg. They can be hilarious in those things
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02-19-2010, 08:54 AM
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Janet, I'm so sorry that your Mom had more bad news. I'm sure that she is definitely in shock over the news. Hopefully the doctor will give her some meds that will help in getting the fluid off of her lungs without interferring with her kidney function. Life is sure hitting your Mom hard. Hugs to both of you!!!
Taking her to Wal-mart and getting her a motorized cart was a great idea!!! I'm sure that she felt some of her freedom return......even if it was only in one store!!! Watch out Wal-mart shoppers......Violet's got wheels!!!!!!
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02-19-2010, 10:51 AM
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LOL, Diana!!! You just gave me the BEST mental picture!!!
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