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Mom Update

Hi, Everyone. I thought while I had some time I'd change the decor a little bit and post an update regarding Mom.

She was transferred to another hospital yesterday, quite out of the blue. Her internist said he had done all that he could medically for her here, but would very much like her to go to Ft. Collins for an angiogram (our hospital is not equipped with a cath lab). Much to our surprise Mom agreed. They took her by ambulance around noon yesterday. She had the procedure done today and so far, according to my sisters (I couldn't go since my daughter is on Spring break from school this week), everything looked fairly good, aside from the fact that apparently my Mom was born with a "curly" aorta. As far as the damage done to her heart from her 2 heart attacks in the last week and a half, I have no information as yet. As soon as my sisters are able to speak with her cardiologist, they will call me.

They have also called in a wound care specialist (thank God!) to look at her legs and feet, and are scheduling a scan of her legs, looking to see if she might have an infection in the bone. Needless to say, she's pretty much a mess and is on so many pain meds that she's completely loopy all the time, but regardless of all that, she keeps her sense of humor and is ALWAYS polite (something very important to her, loopy or not lol). :) I got to talk to her on the phone this afternoon, and it made me feel soooo much better. We don't know for sure how long she will remain in the hospital up there, so we're just taking it as it comes, one day at a time. As always, you guys, thank you SO MUCH for your continued thoughts, prayers and support! ((((((((huge group hug))))))))

Love you!

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Posted by: Leigh | March 26, 2004 4:45 PM

I have never heard of a curly aorta!!
I hope they can correct everything!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and her!

Posted by: Phyllis | March 26, 2004 7:18 PM

Hi Leigh! :) Hope Callie has a nice spring break. :) And I wish your mother all the best with her stay at the hospital. Hope the doctors and nurses make her time there as comfortable as possible. Positive energy flying your way! *mwah*

Posted by: Debbie | March 26, 2004 8:18 PM

Glad Mom's keeping that sense of humor... I believe in the addage that laughter is the best medicine. Love you, Leigh!!! and your Mamma too!

Posted by: Beverly | March 26, 2004 8:42 PM

Hi Leigh -- It's so nice to hear that she's in such good hands and is agreeing to the procedures suggested. I imagine the bit of a break you're getting with Callie being home is good for you; give you a chance to rest up and try and clear your mind.

I'm so glad you've posted this update -- it's nice to hear how things are going and how you're doing.

Much love to you.

Posted by: Leslie | March 26, 2004 10:35 PM

I am thrilled your mother is getting the care and attention she needs and hope that she will soon be well enough to return home. Whatever happens, you just remember that you also need to take care of yourself. You and your mum are in my thoughts and prayers every day. ((((hugs))))

Posted by: Michelle | March 27, 2004 5:59 AM

I think it's good that your mom was moved to a hospital better equipped to help her. Sometimes that can make all the difference.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cas

Posted by: cassie-b | March 27, 2004 8:39 AM

18 weeks!!!! You go girl!!!! You just about have it licked now!!! It will be so wonderful to hold that new grandbaby when it gets here, and not smell like an ashtray huh? You will even live longer to be around him/her with nice healthy lungs!!!