Silentpoet Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 My mom will have a second open heart surgery. She had another 8 years ago, but the valve is going bad. Everything else is ok with her heart. But about 3 weeks ago I had to take her to the ER because she was getting short of breath. The good thing is when you roll a 75 year old woman into the ER with shortness of breath they get her in the back quick. I was actually pleased with our local ER. Long series of appointments and test later the same surgeon as before will be working on her. Arkansas Heart Hospital is a very professional place with quality staff. Today on my lunch break I ran into goodwill and found a decent lift chair. They are going through her sternum and she will not be able to push off with her hands to get up for a while. What I did 8 years ago was just tilt the recliner she was in and lift it up a bit so she could get out. She also has a bed that can raise and lower the head but I have to fix something on it tomorrow so it can work. Trying to get things ready for when she comes home. Had her watch one of this guy's videos last weekend or before that talking about going through his first heart surgery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bay area Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 wow, its not easy when a loved one goes through that... may all go well with your mom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjohnson Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Prayers and best wishes for a fast and full recovery. that was a great avocation for Organ donation and strength of spirit. God Bless. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Prayers for your mom and hope all goes well. Good luck with trying to help with her mobility concerns; I understand everything related to eldercare is very expensive. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I just saw this thread. I hope all went well yesterday. Prayers sent. tom. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Yesterday went pretty well. She has had a rough morning but is feeling better now. They gave her some iv zofram and she has been able to drink some ice water finally. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Her valve had 3 holes in it and was calcified. The surgeon seemed surprised at how bad it was. I am just so thankful he was able to get her in so soon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Silentpoet said: Yesterday went pretty well. She has had a rough morning but is feeling better now. They gave her some iv zofram and she has been able to drink some ice water finally. I'm glad she is feeling better. Hang tough. tom. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tous Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Best wishes for your family, amigo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flags Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Good luck. You and your Mom have my prayers! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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