OT Prayer request for my Mom

My mom is in the intensive care unit at her hospital.  Mama is 78 and has been in very good health until lately.  She fell on Tuesday in her front yard when she went out to get her mail and didn't have the strength to get up.  He neighbor her heard call out and he called for an ambulance.  Long story short after she was in the ER where they did many tests mainly checking for any broken bones but found she had a perforation in her stomach about the size of a nickle.  It was caused by an ulcer.  Needless to say she had elevated white blood count and many pockets of gastric fluids which are poisoness to the body in many places.  They did surgery on Wednesday and she is doing better but still in CCU.  She has several drainage tubes and are working on getting those pockets of fluid out of her body.  I would ask  for any of you guys that will to pray for my Mom during this time. 

I know I have posted that my Mom has never recognized my weight loss.  It was kind of funny but when I walked into her room on Friday she looked up (even while on drugs) and asked me..."how much weight have you lost???"  I found that almost humorous but was glad to see that she was thinking a little at least.  It's a hard time for us all when we begin to care for elderly parents and have the roll reversal going on.  I pray that we make the right decisions concerning her care and future as well.  Thank you my friends!

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom!  I guess its a good thing she fell so they would know she had stuff going on inside.  The fall didn't cause her stomach problems, right?  Now that they know whats wrong they will get her all fixed up!  She is in my prayers!

Even if she hasn't been the best of support through your WLS journey she is still your momma and I know you love her! Mommas are meant to be perfect and its always nice if they are but the truth is they are human just like everyone else!  I wish my own kids would see that in me!  Hopefully I won't have to wait until they are my age!  LOL!

Keep us posted!  I'll be thinking of you! 

Thanks Kim.  No, the fall didn't cause her problem.  It was the ulcer that had not been detected.  Yes, God does work in mysterious ways.  Had she fallen in her house it would have been a terrible thing since no one would have been able to hear her.  She is checked on regularly but it could have been 24 hours or more.  We are thankful that it has worked out the way it has.  Yes, I do love my Mom...haven't always been able to say I "like" her but then again my kids don't like me all the time either!!  Thanks for the prayers!  I hope you called your doctor's office Kim!!

Sending prayers for speedy recovery. I lost my Mom 10-31-03 and really do miss my friend. Be thankful for the time, good and bad. You only get 1 Mom. Also take gentle care of yourself. Hugs, Cindy

Yes, I will be praying for your mom. I am sorry she has to go through this. You will do an awesome job making decisions. That is great that she finally noticed your weight loss.
Emily

Yes.  I said a prayer for your mom and your family to help you get through this.  She is going to have a long road to recovery but thank God it was discovered before she got really sick.  I lost my mom almost 4 years ago and I think about her every day.  Cherish those moments you have with her even though she is not as supportive as she should be.

I'm sorry to hear your mom isn't doing well and will say a prayer for her and your whole family.

On the upside, I'm so happy to hear that she finally acknowledged your amazing weight loss.  FINALLY!!!  Maybe she just needed a small knock on the noggin to make her think.

Keep us posted and I know that you'll make all the right decisions on her behalf.

PS - I'm betting your kids like you all of the time.  How could they not?

So sorry to hear that your mom fell, but I'm thankful that it wasn't worse AND it led to a diagnosis of the ulcer and proper treatment. I am praying that God's special healing will come over your mom and that she'll feel so much better soon.
There's nothing like a "wake-up call" to get us to notice the things and people that we should. I pray that this time will be a new beginning for you and your mom, that she will continue to notice how well you've done with losing the weight, so far, and that she will acknowledge and affirm you.
Take care, as I know this is will be a tiring time for you.
Blessings,
Mary

Thanks Mary.  I don't want everyone to think this is about me.  I've really accepted the fact that she hasn't been a support for me in my WLS but I just had to chuckle when she did ask about it when she was so sick.  I found that a little amusing.  It made me realize that she has noticed but not expressed it.  Thanks for your words of encouragement.  I love my mom and know that with her medical problems in the past she is who she is and can't help most of how she behaves.  Thanks for your prayers.

Prayers for your Mom, prayers for you too. I sometimes wonder if men are as conflicted about their parents as we women are, and they just don't talk about it.  Hard to know, and doesn't matter anyway.

 

Let the little girl in you hear the approval she has waited for so long-there has to be some healing in that for you as well, and most likely for your Mom too.  Just accept that it is here now, and not that it took so long to get here.

 

Hugs to you both.