Thursday May 30, 2013
Well, Mom's brain surgery has been scheduled for tomorrow morning.
She and Dad will get to the hospital early for a MRI prior to surgery, and the surgery will immediately follow.
I will update tomorrow as things progress.
Please continue to pray for healing and strength through this process. Tomorrow begins a long journey of treatments and ultimate healing for her.
Keep an eye out for new posts and share with others looking to keep updated on her status.
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Let Her Heart Rest
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Well, Mom is home. She and Dad stepped in the door yesterday morning. There were no other episodes with her heart and no reoccurance of arythmia.
To be cautious, the cardiologist has recommended that we postpone Mom's brain surgery until next week.
Her heart needs rest.
This is completely understandable, although we were anxious to get as much of the poison out of her brain as possible - as soon as possible. We, Mom especially, have been awaiting Friday's surgery for three weeks, preparing both physically and emotionally.
But you just can't mess with the heart.
So, we will wait, and she will rest.
I have a correction to my last post as well. The MRI that she will have just prior to surgery will take place in Novi, where she is having her brain surgery. I was mistaken when I wrote that she would have the MRI locally, and then have to drive to Novi for surgery. My apologies.
So, we don't have a definite day or time of the surgery at this point. Dad was going to call and set that up.
When she got home, he said she was a little "wobbly" and "light headed", which I suppose is to be expected.
I talked with her on the phone for a few (I was on speaker), and she sounded SO much better! Chipper and happy to be home. This was all good to me.
Tomorrow, I will be bringing some meals over that were made by some of my friends (and friends of Dad & Di) that will feed them while she is recovering. Every little bit helps to lighten the load on Dad or friends who are caretaking while she is in recovery at home. I am incredibly thankful to all of my/our friends and family for their support, prayers and meals. My heart aches as I think of the long journey we have yet to endure - and I want to do everything for them.
But I can't.
And it's amazing to me how people - families, friends, acquaintances, communities - pull together to support one another.
So, let's keep it up! Thank you again, and I'll let you all know when her surgery is next scheduled for and we'll continue to pray that she stays healthy and stable enough to get there this time!
Well, Mom is home. She and Dad stepped in the door yesterday morning. There were no other episodes with her heart and no reoccurance of arythmia.
To be cautious, the cardiologist has recommended that we postpone Mom's brain surgery until next week.
Her heart needs rest.
This is completely understandable, although we were anxious to get as much of the poison out of her brain as possible - as soon as possible. We, Mom especially, have been awaiting Friday's surgery for three weeks, preparing both physically and emotionally.
But you just can't mess with the heart.
So, we will wait, and she will rest.
I have a correction to my last post as well. The MRI that she will have just prior to surgery will take place in Novi, where she is having her brain surgery. I was mistaken when I wrote that she would have the MRI locally, and then have to drive to Novi for surgery. My apologies.
So, we don't have a definite day or time of the surgery at this point. Dad was going to call and set that up.
When she got home, he said she was a little "wobbly" and "light headed", which I suppose is to be expected.
I talked with her on the phone for a few (I was on speaker), and she sounded SO much better! Chipper and happy to be home. This was all good to me.
Tomorrow, I will be bringing some meals over that were made by some of my friends (and friends of Dad & Di) that will feed them while she is recovering. Every little bit helps to lighten the load on Dad or friends who are caretaking while she is in recovery at home. I am incredibly thankful to all of my/our friends and family for their support, prayers and meals. My heart aches as I think of the long journey we have yet to endure - and I want to do everything for them.
But I can't.
And it's amazing to me how people - families, friends, acquaintances, communities - pull together to support one another.
So, let's keep it up! Thank you again, and I'll let you all know when her surgery is next scheduled for and we'll continue to pray that she stays healthy and stable enough to get there this time!
Monday, May 20, 2013
One Day at a Time - An Update On Mom
Monday May 20, 2013
Just got an update from Dad:
"Di is still in the hospital for another 24 for observation. They now are fairly confident that a vessel spasmed causing the arythmia. She feels fine, but 48 hours is the time frame of possible reoccurance in this situation.
We now have to report to the (local) hospital on Friday morning at 5:00 am for a MRI prior to surgery. We still don't know if her surgery will be postponed or not. The local hospital is talking to the surgeons' office with details. The local hospital is also taking measures to avoid potponement of Friday's surgery."
Dad is doing such a great job!! He is informing immediate family of the latest details, and I am enforming everyone else through this outlet.
If you're just getting caught up, you can read the updates on Mom (Dianne) from the beginning. In Order:
Never Give Up The Fight
It's The Calm
Hope Renewed
A Bump In The Road
It's been just over 3 weeks since we first found out, and what a whirlwind it's been!
I will continue to keep you all updated as things develop.
Our family cannot thank you enough for your continued support and prayers - and we need them to continue!
Just got an update from Dad:
"Di is still in the hospital for another 24 for observation. They now are fairly confident that a vessel spasmed causing the arythmia. She feels fine, but 48 hours is the time frame of possible reoccurance in this situation.
We now have to report to the (local) hospital on Friday morning at 5:00 am for a MRI prior to surgery. We still don't know if her surgery will be postponed or not. The local hospital is talking to the surgeons' office with details. The local hospital is also taking measures to avoid potponement of Friday's surgery."
Dad is doing such a great job!! He is informing immediate family of the latest details, and I am enforming everyone else through this outlet.
If you're just getting caught up, you can read the updates on Mom (Dianne) from the beginning. In Order:
Never Give Up The Fight
It's The Calm
Hope Renewed
A Bump In The Road
It's been just over 3 weeks since we first found out, and what a whirlwind it's been!
I will continue to keep you all updated as things develop.
Our family cannot thank you enough for your continued support and prayers - and we need them to continue!
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