Wellness

[SassyLassy]

Sorry it has been awhile since the last update but things have been quite a rollercoaster.  Mom's recovery is not going smoothly.  The cardiac part of the surgery went very well but there have been complications that are really delaying her progress.  I'm not sure how much she'd like me to share but I know she's seeking as much support and prayers as you all can muster.  

We are 11 days into this since her first heart attack and there is still not an end in sight.  Mom's exhausted and so are we....which is why I haven't updated sooner.  For any of you who have gone through this sort of thing either personally or as a caretaker, I have a completely new understanding of what that looks like from a closer perspective.

[alicedee]

I’m so sorry Jubilant is still struggling.   I’ll continue to pray for her.  

[CAcableGirl2]

@SassyLassy  Of course, I will continue to pray for your Mom to heal and grow stronger each day.  I know that the recovery is quite stressful and everyone longs to get back to "normal".  I told my Dad when going through this many years ago, to try to concentrate on getting better and as he went through each day, it was another day towards his full recovery and to try to look towards the future...as each day passed, it was once less day in the hospital bed, one less day in the hospital until his full recovery and when he was finally ready to go home, it was such a relief for everyone.  

I will continue to pray for you and your Mom, I know that it's not easy watching your parent go through this, and I will lift her in prayer.  

She is missed on the boards, and we look forward to her posts when she feels better - what a story she will have to tell!

[happycat]

@SassyLassy, I am so sorry the news isn't better for your mother. I am praying as well.

[RedTop]

Everyone I know personally who has had heart bypass, has had struggles and some type of complication by day 5.   

Sending prayers and best wishes to Jubilant, and all who love her.   

[fluffysmom]

Sending prayers for you all and the medical team. I know you are probably sitting in hospital chairs endlessly. Find some something to put your feet up on. Every little bit helps.We are still in ICU from my son's head trauma. In a week out a week then back in again.

[q-girl]

@SassyLassy. . . .    My love and prayers for your mom continue, as long as needed.

Hugs. . .

[proudlyfromNJ]

Prayers for Jubilant. Hope things will start looking up soon.

[PUFFCORN]

   Prayers being said for Jubilant and family. The first month will be the hardest, with good days and bad days. Tell Jubilant to keep positive and never give up. She has so many people that care about her.

[hckynut]

@SassyLassy

I am so sorry to hear your mother is still not doing well after her heart attacks and surgery. Spent many weeks on the Heart Floor at our hospital, and fortunately, most patients do not have major complications after their surgeries. I have had 2 heart attacks, the first one I also had Aspiration Pneumonia, which was touch and go for over a week, plus. Made it back all the way, and then some.

Met many patients and a few of their families during my several long stays at the hospital. I've personally been on both sides, the patient and the caretaker for my wife, through her several difficult medical issues and major problems. Given the choice, I never want my wife to suffer, and would gladly switch places if that were possible.

Both sides are painful to so many others besides the patient. I appreciate you taking the time to update your mother's friends here on this forum. Sending my deepest thoughts to your mother, and also to you. The caretaker needs a lot of both physical and mental strength during these very unfortunate and serious times.

I lived with my mother during her last years as my 3 older sisters had married and had their own families. My mother suffered also from heart disease and I was here main care taker for over a decade. It was not an easy time, but I am just glad I was there for her when she needed me most. I truly understand that part of these sad times.

My best regards to all of you,

hckynut(john)