My Mom

[Janet]

My Mom has been in the hospital over the weekend. Since I've been sick, my sister-in-law went to take my Mom to the ER on Saturday and she collapsed, bleeding from the bowels, there was blood everywhere. It has been an ordeal. They release her from our small county hospital and transferred her to a larger hospital in a nearby city. They still don't know where the blood is coming from and will do a test where she has to swallow a camera. Not sure when she'll be released or what other tests if any will be taken. Sorry if my sentences are short and sketchy, I'm just so tired, with little sleep and not feeling well still.

Will let you know more as I do.

[Tink]

My prayers are with you both Janet. I hope both you and Mom are well again very soon.

[judy]

Dear Janet,

I'm so sorry! Your poor Mom has been through so much. Thank goodness someone else is around to take care of her while you're not feeling well.

She's in my prayers. I hope her tests aren't too bad and that she doesn't have to suffer any.

I also hope you feel better. You had best take care of yourself, because you won't be any use to your Mom if you're sick!

Love, hugs and prayers,

Judy

[Gina]

Janet I am sorry to hear what happened to your mother, it is nice that your sis in law took her while you are not feeling good. I hope all turns out well with the test. She is going through a lot and I hope they have answers soon. Take care of yourself , for you will be no good to your mom if you are run down..

[rivermom]

Gosh Janet - I am so terribly sorry about your Mom. I feel guilty...Here I've had so many silly thoughts today taking nothing serious and then I read your thread. You are over there dealing with such stess with your Mom. Top that with you not feeling well. :( I am so sorry I missed your thread until now.

I wish you and your Mom hopes and prayers to get well very soon. Thanks for letting us know. Please do get some rest. If you feel up to it please keep us posted on your Mom. Hugs!!

[Marilyn]

Oh, ((((((((((Janet))))))))), sooo hope both of you are better very soon. Do you think this has anything to do with her losing blood in the past. Maybe they will find out more about what may be wrong and they can find an effective treatment. Our prayers are with you both.

[Mandy]

Janet, i am so sorry to hear about your mom, i hope they will find out whats causing the problem, and give her the treatment she needs. She is in my prayers.
Hope you both feel better soon. HUGS!

[DianaB]

Janet, you and your Mom are in my prayers. Please keep us posted and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.

[rivermom]

A new day and just wanting to pass along well wishes for Janet and her Mom. :getwell: :love029: :getwell:

[Forgivenmom5]

Janet I am so sorry you and your Mom are going through this. Believe me I know all the test to find out what is wrong aren't easy but maybe they can find something that will help her. Hope you both feel better.

[Janet]

Well, where do I start? Today she lost more blood. They gave her two more units which makes a total of 5 since late Saturday night. They are wanting her to swallow a camera pill, but the bleeding has to stop first. For some reason, I'm finding it hard to write about all this. There is just soooo much detail and things going on, plus the fact that I'm just a little too nervous to write much.

I get on 4WT so ready to write and read and laugh, but I just read and not write...the nerves are enough, but I'm not sleeping as well as I should be and always tired. Waiting for the weekend AGAIN, to maybe sleep a little longer since I'm not sleeping good during the night.....see! look at me babbling.

[Marilyn]

We're here for you when you're ready to talk. Take care of yourself!!!!

[judy]

Dear Janet,

I just saw this. You poor thing! There's so much stress when we don't know what's going to happen. I'm sending prayers and hugs for you and Mom.

She surely doesn't deserve to suffer!

Love,

Judy

[AngieDoogles]

Janet, I am so sorry about your mom. That must be awful for you to have to go through. Remember to take care of yourself though and we are here for you whatever you may need!

[Forgivenmom5]

Janet--sending you lots of hughs and prayers

[Chandra Amaya]

My thoughts are with you, Janet.

[Janet]

I think we have a little bit of good news. They are finally FINALLY after two years of this, going to run some different test to see if they can find where it is bleeding. The chances are somewhat better because she is still bleeding through her bowels. They will be running this test today and if it comes back negative then they will go ahead with the camera pill. I just pray they find what is causing this. Thanks everyone for your prayers and support.

[katepoet]

These new tests are just incredible - the medicos are able to tell so much more about what's going on and then to figure out ways to fix it. Sounds like you lucked into some good ones.

[DianaB]

That's good news, Janet. I hope that they can figure out what the problem is and take care of it easily.

[rivermom]

Awesome Janet!!! Still lots of good thoughts being sent your way. :p

[Gina]

I will keep your mom in my thoughts and prayers that they find the answer to the problem. Then they can help resolve it... Keep us posted.

[judy]

I just lit a candle for your Mom. I hope the test goes easily for her.

[Janet]

You ladies are so wonderful!

My Mom is still bleeding. They did this scan yesterday and found a good size hole in her colon. This morning I called her and she was just sick and crying a little. She has to drink that 'Go-lite' stuff to clean her out and she's having a hard time getting it down. They are going to do a colonoscopy at 3:00 this afternoon and see if they can repair it that way. If not, they will do surgery to repair it. I hate that she has to go through all this. She's been on a liquid diet since Monday morning and wants real food. She even made the comment that she would just as soon die if she had to keep going through all this.

I feel so bad for her. I wanted to be with her today, but told her she would only be sitting on the toilet. I would rather be with her right before she has the colonoscopy and after it over with so I will come later this afternoon.

Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

[Tink]

My prayers continue for you both Janet.
I'm so sorry she (and you) are going through this.

[DianaB]

Janet, I'm so sorry that you're Mom is having a hard time with this but I'm glad that the doctors finally know what the problem is. She'll be on the road to recovery in no time!!! She's in my prayers.

[katepoet]

Imagine that - these scans are really miraculous! I am delighted to hear that you know what's wrong and have a path to follow towards healing for your mother. Those drinks are awful - can't blame her one bit for grousing about it - I am sure your support makes it so much easier to keep going. Hang in there, Janet.

[Mandy]

It must be hard to see your mom go through all of this, but how wonderful they found out where it's coming from, and are able to fix it.
My thoughts, and prayers are still with you, and your mom ;)

[Janet]

Today Mom had a colonoscopy. While up there they found something like a leision that was bleeding. They carterized it and then stapled the hole shut. This morning, after the colonoscopy was done, the surgern said he thinks this has been the source of the bleeding for the last two years. Please pray that it is and now that they've done the procedure she won't be bleeding anymore.

I'm so sorry a lot of words are misspelled, but I just can't think well right now. Thank you all again for holding us close. I truly love you all so much, I just wish I could hug you all.

[2tiredmom]

Janet,

I finally get on here and i see what's been going on in your life once again.
You and your mom are in my prayers. Hope this works for her. She will feel
like a new woman soon. Since knowing your mom for 25 years as i have i know she has spunk. That has to be where you get yours girlfriend.
God Bless you, your family and your mom.......

Linda;)

[katepoet]

Did the MD tell you what on Earth would have caused a hole like that?

[judy]

Janet,

How wonderful that would be if it was all fixed! I'm still praying.

Try to relax a bit. You can't get sick again.

Hugs and more hugs and a great big I'm here for you hug.

Love ya,

Judy

[Forgivenmom5]

Janet I am praying that this worked and your Mom will have no more problems.

[Janet]

Janet,

I finally get on here and i see what's been going on in your life once again.
You and your mom are in my prayers. Hope this works for her. She will feel
like a new woman soon. Since knowing your mom for 25 years as i have i know she has spunk. That has to be where you get yours girlfriend.
God Bless you, your family and your mom.......

Linda;)


Thanks Linda, I just hope this is the end of all the bleeding and she can be well for a while. I know she still has the kidney problems and the blockage in her neck and also the bracket broken on the valve in her heart, but, hey, one down 3 to go. One step at a time....God willing.