Mom Hasn't Been Well

[gja1000]

I'm so glad that they got her back to the hospital. I'd be willing to bet that she knew she was bleeding rectally because if the doctor could find it with a rectal exam, then it had to be there when she had a bowel movement.

I'm just so glad that I can help you all out a little bit with medical things. I am so grateful to have this knowledge because things can be so complicated now!

I think the blood will help her to feel better - and that's the main thing, that she feels better - but unfortunately, I don't want her to feel good enough to go to FL!

[Janet]

Thanks Gayle....Mom is feeling better now she was given 2 units of blood. They think she might have torn something a little and made it bleed when she was struggling to "go". She may get to come home tomorrow, but she is to check and watch for blood. My brother will be able to go get her if the release her.

[gja1000]

How's your mom today?

[Janet]

Called her yesterday morning as soon as I got done with the route. She sounded so tired. Not much rest in a hospital, ya know. Called her back about 90 minutes later and she was dressed, waiting on my brother to pick her up. She still didn't sound good. Besides doing manual dialysis and being awake, she had eaten a salad for supper and during the night the reflux made her feel like she was having a heart attack....I know that feeling. The nurse was in there and I asked what they gave her and it's the same that I take.

Jerry got her home okay and she went straight to bed. I told her I wouldn't call till she called me so she could get some rest. She slept a couple of hours and then called me. Mom said she feels better, but she doesn't sound right. I have this feeling, but not sure what to think of it. She just doesn't sound right at all. I do know Mom is getting tired of all this...maybe that's what part of it is.

I'll be getting with her after the bus route. I hope she sounds better.

[gja1000]

Your gut feeling is probably on target, something isn't right. It may be something minor, or not. Keep an eye on her - but don't wear yourself out!

[Lindsey]

I just want to say I'm so sorry Janet, and I hope she starts to feel better soon. I know how stressful this is on you!

[Janet]

I stopped by Mom's today (she needed a few things from the store) and I think she looks so bad. When I ask her if she feels okay, she says yes...and I'll say are you sure??? you're just not telling me that? Because she does do that. Her eyes look so small and there is skin redness all around them. She just doesn't look right. I called my brother to see if he would go and check. I hope it's just me being crazy.

[gja1000]

Janet, how is your mom doing?