For My Mother

Dobie · 08-25-2008, 03:19 PM

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 · 08-26-2008, 10:29 AM

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

Janet · 08-26-2008, 12:34 PM

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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 · 08-29-2008, 06:02 AM

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 · 08-31-2008, 05:33 PM

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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 · 08-31-2008, 06:10 PM

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.

DianaB · 08-31-2008, 06:22 PM

My Mom and I have different personalities. I know that there are times she sits back and shakes her head at what I do!!! My Mom's quiet and sometimes...............ok, usually I'm not. LOL My Mom is careful about what she says and....................well, I have open mouth/insert food problems!!!! I swear it's a disease that the doctor's just haven't gotten in the book yet!!!!! I'm waiting for the meds to come out anytime!!!!!

gja1000 · 08-31-2008, 07:20 PM

HI Janet,
I'm not sure how I missed this thread about your mom, but I sure hope all goes well. I know it is a big worry. My mom is 85 too, and I can just imagine if she was faced with all of this. Good luck with all of it.

Janet · 09-01-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gja1000

HI Janet,
I'm not sure how I missed this thread about your mom, but I sure hope all goes well. I know it is a big worry. My mom is 85 too, and I can just imagine if she was faced with all of this. Good luck with all of it.

Thanks Gayle. I hope your mom is still active and healthy at 85 years young. I didn't know we had a mother the same age.

Janet · 09-01-2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DianaB

My Mom and I have different personalities. I know that there are times she sits back and shakes her head at what I do!!! My Mom's quiet and sometimes...............ok, usually I'm not. LOL My Mom is careful about what she says and....................well, I have open mouth/insert food problems!!!! I swear it's a disease that the doctor's just haven't gotten in the book yet!!!!! I'm waiting for the meds to come out anytime!!!!!

I just know we had to be separated at birth....I have that open mouth/insert foot disease too!! I think it can sometimes be hereditary...

DianaB · 09-01-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

I just know we had to be separated at birth....I have that open mouth/insert foot disease too!! I think it can sometimes be hereditary...

Cool!!!! I always wanted to be a twin!!!!!

08-26-2008, 10:29 AM	#2
HALEY Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,147	Prayers for your Mom.... hope everything works out for her Janet. __________________ PROUD MOMMY

08-29-2008, 06:02 AM	#4
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	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 __________________ *Judy*

08-31-2008, 06:10 PM	#6
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	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. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

08-31-2008, 06:22 PM	#7
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	My Mom and I have different personalities. I know that there are times she sits back and shakes her head at what I do!!! My Mom's quiet and sometimes...............ok, usually I'm not. LOL My Mom is careful about what she says and....................well, I have open mouth/insert food problems!!!! I swear it's a disease that the doctor's just haven't gotten in the book yet!!!!! I'm waiting for the meds to come out anytime!!!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

08-31-2008, 07:20 PM	#8
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	HI Janet, I'm not sure how I missed this thread about your mom, but I sure hope all goes well. I know it is a big worry. My mom is 85 too, and I can just imagine if she was faced with all of this. Good luck with all of it. __________________ Gayle

08-25-2008, 03:19 PM	#1
Dobie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,075	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.

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