Amethyst Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Sorry to hear they’re both still hospitalized. This must be such a stressful time for you. Glad your brother still has a sense of humor - hopefully that’s a good sign. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I’m so sorry to hear this. 😞 Hoping and praying for a better update soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Tenaj said: So, my brother is still in the hospital! Eight days so far. He cannot keep his oxygen levels at an acceptable level for discharge even with oxygen going home with him. Mom still hospitalized also. She can't swallow for some reason so there is talk of a feeding tube 🙁. I am so sorry. Is he stable at that level, or are they having to increase his oxygen? I've known a couple of people who were in similar circumstances (but stable) and were fine in the long run. His humor is an asset--I am glad he's able to joke about things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I'm so sorry- that has to be stressful! Hopefully they will both recover soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Oh I’m so sorry to hear this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Continuing to pray for your family 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) He got home this evening. With oxygen and with home health care checks but he's home. His oxygen is still dropping just from walking across a room but it recovers quickly now and they decided since his wife and kids are recovered from their Covid bouts he would have enough help to safely be at home.🙂. Thanks for all the prayers. Mom still not doing well. Her throat seems to be swollen from the trauma so they are not allowing anything by mouth until that resolves. Edited December 8, 2021 by Tenaj 19 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Thanks for the update. Will keep praying for all y'all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I’ll keep praying for your mom and brother! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Glad he’s home! Hoping he keeps improving, and your mom does as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Glad your brother is home. I hope your mom improves real soon. (((Hugs))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 My brother worked all day from reports from his wife 🙄. Though she did manage to convince him to stay in bed while he worked. On a good note, he doesn't have to use the oxygen at all unless he is up and about. Since his oxygen was staying the same whether sitting in bed watching TV or sitting in bed on his laptop, he decided to work 🙂 My mom is much improved today. Up and walking, doing some exercises with the physical therapist and over all just feeling better. They have her on "sugar water" IV - that's my dad's terminology 🙂 My mom is a non-medicated diabetic. She does really well just watching her diet and it hit me today that she hadn't really eaten since Saturday supper anything of significance. Would the hospital have been monitoring her blood sugar during that time? Did my mom or dad remember to tell them that she does have sugar issues, just doesn't take medication for it? Anyway, now I'm wondering if part of the problem was that her blood sugar was all out of whack and now that they have the IV hooked up (which according to both my mom and my dad she didn't have before) she is doing much better. There's also dehydration if she wasn't able to drink. Since I'm not there I'm just guessing because there has been such a drastic improvement in the last 24 hours. Or, she's just getting past the hard part of the injury. She still can't swallow very well due to swelling. They will continue to evaluate that. It was so bad last night, that when my brother visited, she basically said good-bye to him 😞 He didn't tell us that until after the better reports starting coming in this morning. Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts! I really appreciate it. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tenaj said: It was so bad last night, that when my brother visited, she basically said good-bye to him 😞 He didn't tell us that until after the better reports starting coming in this morning. Oh, wow! I am glad she's improving! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 I thought I should add an update to this topic. My brother is still out of breath and has to sit to recover when doing anything like walking. My mom ended up passing away a week ago today. As my brother said, "December really sucked". She had been sent home from the hospital with home health care checking on her and Dad, and physical and occupational therapists several times a week. I still hadn't been able to visit because I had a virus (non-covid) the whole month of December. My brother was there on Christmas Eve and said she was doing really well. I talked to her on the phone on Christmas night and she was doing well but by the time my brother visited on the 26th something had happened. She had heart trouble and kidney trouble so it may have been a combo of the two. She ended up in the ER on Tuesday morning. She chose not to go to the ICU for intervention but was admitted to hospice on Tuesday night and passed less than 24 hours later. My brothers weren't sure I was going to make it to hospice in time so I had a brief conversation with her on a speaker phone before we arrived. Barely able to speak she made sure I could clearly hear her tell me to "Be Careful!". That sums her up . . . always worried about someone else rather than herself. 1 55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Oh, so so sorry about your mom! No words. Just thoughts and prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I’m so sorry for the loss of your mum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss - my heart response is directed toward your description of your Mom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm so sorry 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. (((Tenaj))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I’m so sorry for your loss. Many gentle hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm so sorry, @Tenaj. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I’m so sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Sorry for your loss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 So sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sharpie Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTVKath Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm sorry for your loss. May the Lord surround your family with peace and comfort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Oh @Tenaj, I am so very sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm so sorry. Holding you and your family in the light. December really did suck for a lot of people this year, but that's particularly sucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. She sounds like an incredibly caring person, still worried about her kids until the end. May her memory live on forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Oh no! I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Oh ( @Tenaj ). I'm so sorry. Holding you and your brother and all your family in the light. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. 💕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Tenaj, I’m so sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 My deepest sympathy on your family's loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 So sorry for your loss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtime Lurker Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 My condolences, Tenaj. You've had a really rough month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I am so very sorry. My condolences and sympathy to you and your family. 💓 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Thank you for the update. I’m so sorry for your loss and for all the suffering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 So sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm so very sorry for your loss @Tenaj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I am so very sorry for your loss 😪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Hugs, so sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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