T&P please NBR

minervacullen · May 2014

My mom, grandma, sister, and BIL are supposed to come visit next Thursday through Sunday. I haven't seen my mom since Labor Day and miss her sooooo much. DS misses her like crazy too. I haven't seen my grandma since March 2012.

My mom went for a follow up about a partial blockage in her neck, the artery. She found out last summer about it and the old dr said it wasn't bad and to get checked within the year.
It's now over 90% blocked. They tried to get her in this week for a carotid endarterectomy, but of course they can't get her in. She has the affordable care act insurance and has to go to a specific hospital a town away from her. They scheduled it for Tuesday.

She has several health issues, COPD, in remission from lung cancer, jacked up BP, kidney issues that she has a surgery scheduled for the 22nd, she's had cancer 3 times, she's currently out if work because of a workplace injury and getting paid and treatment via workmans comp. There's more too.
I'm heartbroken, like sobbing, about not having seen her is ages and now who knows when I will. I was so looking forward to her seeing Milla and seeing how much she's changed. I was excited for my grandma to meet Milla for the first time and have us all together for Mother's Day.
I'm also terribly worried about the blockage and procedure. So much.
I feel like hiding in a hole and crying.

My mom is thinking she still might be able to come if she just takes it easy. I don't have the heart to tell her there's no way that'll work. I bet she'll still be in the hospital.
It's just so much sadness.

LittleFish1 · May 2014

I'm sorry - that is a disappointment. T&Ps for a smooth proceedure & a visit when is medically safe.

JessAnnJ · May 2014

I'm sorry. T&Ps for your mom that she has a speedy recovery.

Jackiemxoxo · May 2014

So sorry to hear all of this. Lots of T & P's for your mom and you. I hope you all get to see each other and spend time together soon.

minervacullen · May 2014

She's still insisting she will be fine to come. My sister told me to let her think that because it gives her hope.

ExcitedAunt2b · May 2014

((hugs)) I'm so sorry! Lots of T&P's for you, your mom and everyone involved.

raraavis28 · May 2014

I'm so sorry you're going through this.....T&Ps for all of you and big hugs!!

SingleMom31 · May 2014

T&P for all of you. Some procedures like that go really quickly these days -- Are they doing it outpatient? If they are, she may be alright to travel a few days later.

minervacullen · May 2014

No, it'll be inpatient. My sister is an angio tech and says it's posible, but not to expect it. She assists in these all the time and has been trying to reassure me.

myskyegirl · May 2014

Hugs and prayers all around. I hope your mom is feeling much better soon.

kerbear135 · May 2014

I'm so sorry

I know how hard it is to look forward to something and then have it change last minute- especially when it's seeing someone you haven't seen in a long time. T & Ps for a smooth procedure and a quick recovery.

perfectlove09 · May 2014

I'm sorry to hear this. I too hope that everything goes well and she has a quick recovery. She sounds like one tough mama!

minervacullen · May 2014

I think we will have to see if she can come in June instead. She already has kidney surgery scheduled for the end of the month too. So May is out! It'll give her a break from the Florida heat at least.