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debster913

debster913

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Hi, all--
Just a brief update on my mom:
Her blood sugar went up to 500 last Monday, and she was immediately rushed to the local hospital. In addition, she was in a lot of pain and has an infection where she still has a drain tube. Tuesday she was sent back to the ICU at USC University Hospital where she still remains.

Mom barely eats and acts very weak and tired, yet when the nurses come in she is her "normal self." The surgeon came by to see her today and wants to order a psych consult to see what can be done for her. Mom lacks motivation, and at almost 69 years old, she's not elderly and weak. She doesn't seem to want to get better, and all the nurses and doctors have her number. They know what's going on: she HAS to MOVE.

Hopefully this psych consult will illuminate the problem.

More later,
Debi
 
Oh Deb....This is just NOT what yall need...

Oh Deb....This is just NOT what yall need...

If it isn't one thing, it's another this year for you and I it seems....Please know that I am keeping you and your mom in my prayers...I certainly do know all about the 500 blood sugar levels and believe me, the symptoms she is having are consistant with sugars of that level....This sounds to me like her sugars may be bouncing around a bit. I am betting that the infection around her drain might be causing this aggrivated blood sugar level. I am keeping you both in my prayers and hope your mom gets to feeling better really quick....Hugs from Harrybaby:eek: :D :eek:
 
I'm glad THEY have her number and WANT to help her. Sometimes we all need a little kick to get us jump started, huh? I do hope that your mom is much better soon. I, and many others, know how it is to deal with an ill parent; it's such a powerless and frustrating situation sometimes. Prayers for your mom and you being offered.

Wise
 
I still think this is something physical. OK, so she's going to have a psych consult, but do not let her doctors off the hook on the physical part. There could be many things they missed or aren't trying hard enough to figure out. I think you have to keep the fire to their feet in spite of the psych consult, and no matter what the shrink has to say.
 
Debi,

Very sorry about your Mom ... thoughts/prayers coming her way, and to you as well....



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I have to defer to Nancy. If they put her in ICU, they don't do that unless they feel something is wrong. The infection might have her weak. Hope you insist that they keep looking for something. Maybe she will open up to the psychiatrist about where she feels bad - if she can put her finger on it. You didn't say this was they way she was before surgery - how was her disposition then?
 
Still in ICU

Still in ICU

Mom was pretty much a high-strung closet worrywart. Whenever I was worried about something, Mom would always get after me and tell me I was like my grandma (her mom) who was a world-class worrier. Funny thing-- Mom's always been the same way, though she's always kept it inside. She hates confrontation and shuts down whenever she needs to face a problem. She was very depressed after my dad died 24 years ago, was depressed when my grandma was ill, and depressed/worried when I was facing my surgery last year. I don't think she ever took anti-depressants, but like I said, she tends to wear a mask of happiness when the world is closing in around her. I really do think she hasn't had time to digest what's been happening, but she does need to eat.

I met her surgeon Saturday and he is concerned that my mom's getting enough nutrition to strengthen herself. I've been keeping myself busy and started tutoring this summer again at Sylvan Learning Center so I don't have to think so much about this. Even my cardio's NP has offered to sit down and talk with me about my mom, because the woman I see lying in the hospital bed is not the same woman I've known the past 31 years, and I am torn up about this. I just want her to get better.
 
debster913 said:
Whenever I was worried about something, Mom would always get after me and tell me I was like my grandma (her mom) who was a world-class worrier.
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*chuckles*

I'm just like my Mom's Dad ... a world-class worrier ;).


Thoughts/prayers continuing for your Mom and you, Debi....



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I'm so sorry.............

I'm so sorry.............

and I can so relate. My mom's health is failing, too, rather suddenly, dementia and just not caring - no will to take care of herself. I finally went to her doctor with her. Her blood suger has been over 400 since May that we know of, and she has not been taking any of her diabetes medication. None Nada Zilch! I got her lined out pillwise - she also has high blood pressure and cholesterol is way high. But I can't run over there three times a day to make sure she is taking it all.....................sigh!

Anyway, enough of my whining, but I am so sorry...............and I DO hear you. Hugs. J.
 
What is it with parents? Are they trying to get even with us for all the worry we put them through? All in one fell swoop! :rolleyes:
 
Oh, yeah. And I'm praying for you and your mother. I hope the docs can get to the heart of the matter, be that physical and/or psychological.
 
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