Mom's progress

Mom had a set back yesterday. I am not exactly sure  when it started but by dinner she was in so much pain she could not walk any more. I do know at one point she moved in her chair and got a look of agony on her face. By bed time she was begging me for more pain medicine. I got her up at 11 PM and gave her more pain medicine. Then at 3 AM I heard her and got up again. When she tried to get out of bed it was just like the first couple of day after surgery. It scared me so bad I sat up for the next hour and read all her papers from the doctors and hospital. It did not sound or look like she had dislocated it but I was so ready to take her to the hospital just to be sure. I waited for morning and the pain had let up a little. The physical therapist was coming today so I decided to let her look at mom. She came about noon and checked her out. The pain was letting up and so we decided to just give it 24 to 48 hours with rest and ice. She is not running fever or swelling at all so I am just making her rest. I put her to bed early with a pillow wedge to let her watch TV. I just got her up again for bathroom and pain medicine and she is still in a lot of pain but not as bad. The nurse is coming at 8 AM tomorrow so I will talk to her and see what she thinks.

Mom hip replacement update

This has been a long week for me and a short week for Mom. So, she said it was short. She is home and has good times and bad times. I say times because a day can change in a heart beat. She ended today on a good note and is resting peacefully right now.

I am so grateful I have my nieces home for Mardi Gras. They have been a big help to me this week.

Snow and Hospital updates

Ocean Springs has a SNOW DAY!!

Ok that was fun but you have to understand we NEVER get snow in the coastal region of MS. I can count on 1 hand how many times I have seen any here. I laughed at the first snow day we had in MS when we moved here. You need to know I lived in Nebraska and Ohio. Even with all the snow we had there we never had a snow day. The coast just doesn't spend the money it would take to handle the snow they get there. Rightly so because if you just wait a few hours it will soon be gone. It was pretty to see a few flakes but I was not looking forward to having any.

Update on Mom

I have had a morning off. A dear friend, Ann, is checking in on Mom this morning and giving me a much needed break. Mom's surgery went very well and she is healing from that just fine. She has been able to take a few steps and with minimal pain. As I was feeding her lunch Wednesday she had a sudden pain in her chest and it didn't just let up. The nurse came in and checked her vitals and called the doctor. They have assigned her a cardiologist and he ordered some tests. This morning she was having a stress test when I called to check on her. I do not know anything yet but I am hoping it is all intestinal pain. At least they are checking it.

The day of surgery was extreme for me. I took her in and when they got her in bed they let us come back and see her. Then they came for her and said they would be starting the surgery in about 30 minutes and it would take about 3 hours. Well, 2 and 1/2 hours later I was like what the heck is going on. They had not even started the surgery yet. They then started the surgery it went well. After surgery they didn't have a room for her so we could not see her for 3 hours. Finally at 6 PM they got her in a room but not where I was told she would be. So, yes I freaked out and had a melt down. The nurses were so good and assured me of all they would be doing for her. I chilled and tried to get some sleep.

I am still in hopes we can bring her home tomorrow. The Physical therapist wants me to send her to rehab. He didn't think I could take care of Mom. He kept asking me over and over if I could do what they had just done with her by myself. When I explained my father, that passed away 1 year ago, was in a wheel chair for several years and I was the one taking care of him his whole face went to OK, you so understand what has to be done. I am not saying it will be easy - I KNOW THAT - but I do know she will do much better at home. Her ortho doctor agrees with me - he knows I have taken care of dad in the past years. He said he would rather her be at home.

10 DAYS and still in training mode

I got my run in yesterday and got up this morning and got in another run.

Took mom to the doctor today and she is going to have a hip replacement. Yes, she is in that much pain. Since it will be March 2 before they can do the surgery please pray she can tolerate the pain till then.

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