For My Mother

[Forgivenmom5]

Janet I know when they put my port in and did the biopsy they said I wasn't out all they way but I don't remember anything until it was all over. they said I wasn't asleep by their terms which just means I wasn't out enough to slow breathing and body functions like they had to when I had the actual surgery.

[donna1990]

Janet, I am so sorry. All we can do is pray for you, and tell you that we are here for support.

[Janet]

Thanks everyone one.

Debbie, that must be what the Dr. was talking about. Mom should do okay with that I think.

[Dobie]

Janet,

My ex-husband had to have a kidney transplant. He was on dialysis while waiting for the kidney. This goes back almost 15 years, but the first type he was on was abdominal - I guess it's a little bit easier of the system because it's continuous. A tube was placed in his abdomen, after it healed, he used that tube to pour saline into the abdominal cavity - it was changed every 8 hours. He eventually needed to have regular dialysis - but I wonder if it's an option that might work for your mom.

[HALEY]

Prayers for your Mom.... hope everything works out for her Janet.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Dobie

Janet,

My ex-husband had to have a kidney transplant. He was on dialysis while waiting for the kidney. This goes back almost 15 years, but the first type he was on was abdominal - I guess it's a little bit easier of the system because it's continuous. A tube was placed in his abdomen, after it healed, he used that tube to pour saline into the abdominal cavity - it was changed every 8 hours. He eventually needed to have regular dialysis - but I wonder if it's an option that might work for your mom.

We had talked to the Drs. about this type, but she said no...she didn't want to have to see a tube sticking out all the time. She's 85 so as long as she is understanding what to expect, we are letting her make the decisions.

[judy]

Dear Janet,

Prayers are coming for your Mom and for the whole family. She is a tough woman, which is good.

I so hope that you won't have to do 100% of the work so that you can spend time on Ricky's college career (and m a y b e a little time for yourself too). Like that will happen!

I'll try to call you later.

Love ya,
Judy

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Janet

We had talked to the Drs. about this type, but she said no...she didn't want to have to see a tube sticking out all the time. She's 85 so as long as she is understanding what to expect, we are letting her make the decisions.

Letting her make her own decisions takes a lot of pressure off of you and she's in good shape to make good decisions. I picture your Mom being pretty fiesty about things and knowing her own mind!!!! Kinda' like her daughter!!!!!

[Janet]

Yes, we're a lot alike, probably why we always butt heads..ha ha. She went camping this weekend south of town in someone's barn lot. They have the barn all fixed up and they go in and play cards and have their pitch-ins. I hope I'm as active and healthy as she is at 85, but I honestly don't see that happening. She's a tough one for sure.