She's Back In The Hospital Again.

[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?????

[DianaB]

I hope the doctors can find what's causing the bleeding. She surely can't go on like she has been. That's a big concern!!

[JJJ]

My grandma was in her late 80's and they perform an endoscope procedure on her. I think if they have a good anesthisiologist, and a good gastrointestinal surgeon she should be good to go. Maybe you need a second opinion to see if they can perform the colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. They must not be to worry if they can't find a solution. Hopefully they won't plan on doing those procedures when she's too weak to handle them

So sorry your going through this, but I agree with Gayle they have to find a way to stop the bleeding.

[Janet]

They've already performed the colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy and didn't find anything. With all that is wrong....kidney failure and heart failure...they just don't have many more options to try I guess.

[judy]

Can you get someone else to go talk to the doctor with you? It is so hard to remember what they say, or what to ask, when you're so stressed out? Maybe you can make an appointment to speak with her doctor and get more info? Make a list of questions too, if you do that.

[Janet]

Great idea Judy....we have a couple of follow up appts coming soon so I need to start making a list of questions.