She's Back In The Hospital Again.

[gja1000]

They have just GOT to figure this bleeding out. Your mom (and you) must be so absolutely sick of this. I just can't believe it!

[Lindsey]

Originally Posted by gja1000

They have just GOT to figure this bleeding out. Your mom (and you) must be so absolutely sick of this. I just can't believe it!

I feel the same way. I can't believe they will keep discharging her without knowing what's wrong! Why not keep her and figure it out instead of sending her away and having her come back time after time... I know how stressful it is on you Janet to always be worrying about her, but at least if she stayed in the hospital she'd be monitored and in capable hands. I am praying for you and your mom.

[JJJ]

Is it extremely serious? I know some people had to have surgery to figure out the cause. You mention diverticulitis have they done a CT scan. Normally people with diverticulitis have high blood pressure. But I am nowhere an expert. I'm guessing if they keep discharging her it's not alarming.

You should tell them to keep her until they figure out whats wrong. Atleast you will be able to rest knowing she's around professionals. More positive energy your way.

[Janet]

From what they are saying if it the diveticulitis....it can bleed like the dickens and then stop and they would not be able to figure out where it's coming from if it's not bleeding...I just don't know why they won't go in while she's bleeding. I'm so tired of all this crap...the ups and downs and worries. Mom being sad and crying and then today....she is being a real butt now that she has had two units of blood yesterday. Feeling better and wanting to eat, buy they have her on a full liquid diet. Hopefully the Dr. will be in soon and change that to mech. soft or normal. She was so hungry/mad that she was crying and now won't eat. If she can't have what she wants...she's not eating.

I want to go home during this storm....but if I was home....I know I would worry about her being here. Just don't know what to do......I'm beginning to get really angry myself.

[DianaB]

Tough situation but you know that you'd want to be with your Mom. Hopefully they'll get her some food and she'll settle down. You probably need to remind her that they're only doing things for her own good. Hugs!!!

[Janet]

They finally let Mom have normal food again. She is being nice again and not so trying AND she apologized. Wonders never cease do they... The Dr. came in and said that it's just too dangerous for people with heart failure to go under and (excuse me) up the rectum. Is that true Gayle? They did the sigmoidoscopy and didn't find anything last week and went 'up'. I just don't even know what to ask anymore and it's even worse when I can't remember exactly what they tell me.

[gja1000]

Well, I'm not sure what they propose to do since they (ahem) went "up" last week. It is true that anesthesia is not good for people with heart failure - but they've got to do something to find out how to stop the bleeding. Ask him if they can't do THAT, what CAN they do to find out what is causing the bleeding?????

[gja1000]

Janet, are you home yet?

[Janet]

Yes...I'm so sorry. I came home on Thursday and Mom is with us. She did not want to go back to the nursing home. She was only there for 4 days, but didn't sleep a night. So...we have all her things here. She has slept both nights really well and eating better too. Mom has to use a walker because she is still weak and wobbley. She's getting better at handling it.

It's been easier for me to hook her up at night too...she can no longer do it herself until her strength is built back up. The home nurse came Friday and did a thorough visit. The physical therapist is coming next week. So far...just a couple days...it's been easier on me and I'm sleeping better. She still wants to go home and as soon as the weather is good and the sidewalks clear...I will take her home to visit her house. She misses it terribly, but knows she can't live alone. I will do my best for her and she knows it, but when it gets to be too much then she knows what will need to be done. I've made it very clear without making it a threat. I love my Mom and I've really enjoyed growing closer to her.