happyhomemaker25 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 My mom had emergency surgery last Thursday to correct a hiatal hernia. They had t remove part of her stomach as it had ascended into the chest area. Tonight they rushed her back in for more surgery because more of her stomach is messed up. They might have to remove all of it. She is still very weak from the last surgery and the surgeon said it's even higher risk now. Please, please pray! My mom and I are very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Praying! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 :grouphug: -- praying for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'm so sorry, praying for you and mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'm so sorry. Praying the doctors will have the wisdom to diagnose and treat your mom correctly and that she recovers quickly.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 :grouphug: Praying everything turns out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 She is out of surgery. He did not have to take all of her stomach though he said the rest of it could die. He's going to keep monitoring her and if he has to do surgery again he'll take her whole stomach. She's on a vent for a day or two. I'm so drained right now. I can't even picture Christmas right now. What are we going to do about Christmas? I'm so upset. How did it get this bad? She's been going to a specialist for a year now to try to figure out what's wrong with her. She's been having issues on and off since last December. I don't understand?! What will her life be like without a stomach? I know she can survive without one, but what will it be like?? UGH! Musings at 11:30 after sitting in a waiting room for HOURS waiting to find out if your mommy is still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: I get it and it stinks. My mom went in to the er unexpectly Sept 2010. They never could pin point what was wrong. Never called her primary who she had been to for testing the same day she went into er. Results showed e coli. They treated her for other things. Keep fighting for what you think should be done. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 She is out of surgery. He did not have to take all of her stomach though he said the rest of it could die. He's going to keep monitoring her and if he has to do surgery again he'll take her whole stomach. She's on a vent for a day or two. I'm so drained right now. I can't even picture Christmas right now. What are we going to do about Christmas? I'm so upset. How did it get this bad? She's been going to a specialist for a year now to try to figure out what's wrong with her. She's been having issues on and off since last December. I don't understand?! What will her life be like without a stomach? I know she can survive without one, but what will it be like?? UGH! Musings at 11:30 after sitting in a waiting room for HOURS waiting to find out if your mommy is still alive. My mom had her stomach removed and as far as I can remember she just had to eat lots of small meals throughout the day instead of the usual three. It didn't seem to really affect her life too terribly much. Could you postpone your Christmas celebration? I read that a lot of people are doing that this year for purely economic reasons. I think you have a great reason to lie low and plan a family get together sometime in January or February. Perhaps you could give your children a few smaller gifts on Christmas day (that is if you've already got something purchased) and save most for the other day. I'm sure your kids would understand. Besides, it makes the fun last longer.:) :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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