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On July 29 my 53 year old mother was dx with stage IA uterine cancer. She has surgery on Aug 2 at Mayo and they removed her cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and appenix x 2. She was released after 5 days. She spent several days doped up on Darvocet and my dad finally decided that I could take that away from her. She had all adverse rxs including hallucinations and confusion. Well, she went back to Mayo yesterday after c/o different abd pain, refusing to eat or drink and very weak. She was admitted for dehydration, poor nutrion and partial abd. blockage. Of course they gave her some pain med and ativan and she again began hallucinating and become very disoriented. Of course her admitting condition could be aggrevating this, but she has always been very sensitive to pain meds. She is being taken into surgery as I type because after more testing they figured out she is collecting fluid in her abd. but don't know where it is coming from.

She has PKD (polycytic kidney disease) and her creatine has been running around 1.9-2.1 the last year and hasn't changed much for several years. This has contributed to HTN, but otherwise she has been in good health. With the PKD it's a wait and see type of disease. You can only control s/sx like the HTN to prevent further damage. When things exaccerbate you face dialysis or a transplant.

Okay, other than just needing to let this out, What more can she possibly end up happening?? I had a dream about her several years ago needing an unknown surgery and ending up with a colostomy and on hospice. I know this was just a dream, but I have had them come true before and it seems like I'm living in a big bubble.

Thanks for letting me vent......Lisa

I can't thank you all enough for your supportive words, thoughts and prayers. They mean so much. Sometimes the people around us are going thru so much with too that you need someone/place special to express those fears and concerns. I was able to do that!! Thank You.

Update: My mom was moved from ccu today to a med/surg floor. She has a severe infection, they are draining her wound and left if open. She is on a pain med that isn't causing such adverse reactions. She actually asked me some questions today on the phone ...like about my new job and such. She is mad that she can't leave soon...she was thinking tomorrow. So, while she still is quite ill, she is stable.

Thank you so much.........Lisa

Specializes in Everything except surgery.

Glad to hear it Lisa..:D! Wonderful news! It's a good sign...that she feels ready to go home. I'm so glad to hear....that she is not having an adverse reactions from her current pain meds! I think I will do the happy dance.......as she seems on her way...to recovery. But we will keep praying for full recovery....and for a long breather for you all...:cool:

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I'm glad to hear your Mom is doing better. Just wanted you to know that you and your are in our prayers.

Hope your Mom gets to go home soon!

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Maybe this will help her get home sooner. Remember "positive thoughts"!!!!!

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Lisa, more positive thoughts and prayers coming your way ! :saint: :nurse:

Lisa, Life can seem so unfair at times. My younger sis died 2 years ago from CA, and I know how difficult it is for a family to go through these troubled times. I pray that your mom will be on her way to recovery soon. Take care.

Just wanted to say thanks again for all the support. My mom is responding well to the atb's and while still awhile from coming home...so much improvement. The partical bowel obstruction seems to be improving with the ng and ppn. I called her and she was pissy because she didn't have her purse or other personal items. My brother got up there today so her spirits are pretty good. She hasn't asked yet when I'm coming just keeps asking me if I work tomorrow for the last two days. So, my dad will make the trip tomorrow (we're all 1.5-2.0 hours away depending on traffic) and I get Friday with her sister. So much relief.

On another positive note on my new job. At least one of my co-workers of preceptor have told me everyday that I'm doing well so far. So strange to hear positive feedback after LTC. My unit is Skilled Nursing, subacute, which is a good place to get my feet wet. This also means that we are inspected by Jhaco and the State Department of Inspections and Appeals that inspect nursing homes and such. They told me how well I was doing and told my nurse manager.....strange for them to do. And my NM came and told me they said I was doing a good job. The administration has been pushing for the last few years that We are (insert hospital name) and positve attitude and such for customers/vistors/staff.....I'm loving this place so far.......strange to enjoy going to work again.

Lisa

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