Mom having surgery tomorrow... AGAIN!

[JustaGypsy]

Hi everyone! I know how supportive I have seen us all be to others, and am just hoping for a small glimmer of good luck from across the far reaches of the web...

My Mom is having surgery tomorrow. Back surgery #4!!! Laminectomy, discectomy, and removal of previously accumulated scar tissue. Her last surgery had the options of bladder/bowel incontinence, bladder retention, or inability to walk, with the usual nerve damage/pain control may be better; may be worse kind of potential outcomes... I am taking the day off to spend with her post-op as she will remain an inpatient... (HATE having to call in to work and will feel guilty ALL DAY... but she IS my mom!)

Please wish her luck, and I will keep you posted!

Thanks bunches in advance everyone!!!

[GingerSue]

hoping for your mother

and hoping everything works out okay for you too

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Good luck and take good care of Mom.

[BethT]

Don't feel guilty about taking off work! She IS your mother, and you know she would do the same for you. Family takes care of family. Good luck with your mom!

[Faeriewand, ASN, RN]

Good luck and a speedy recovery to your mom. :)

[JustaGypsy]

Thanks to all! Mom was surgi-cized yesterday, and had the first night went pretty well. Today they DC'd PCA, and she is in quite a bit of discomfort today... She is still basically staying flat on her back in bed...

[KarynicaRN]

wishing your mother the best of luck. Also good thoughts to you too.

Staying on one's back is so hard to do. I do hope she will be alright.

[DDRN4me]

sending healing thoughts and prayers to your mom....

[Sabby_NC]

Awwwwww bless your heart.

Just worry about your Mum and don't worry about work.

I pray she heals well and her discomfort is eased.

[shellsgogreen]

Hugs - hope she has a quick recovery