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Open Water => Serious Discussion => Health => Topic started by: Aphos on June 09, 2010, 12:17:59 AM

Title: Stroke
Post by: Aphos on June 09, 2010, 12:17:59 AM
My mother (95) had a stroke this morning about 5 AM local.  The doctor reported this morning that she was unconscious and non-responsive on the left side.  I just talked to the nurse's station and she has improved a bit.  Semi-conscious and can move her left side, though she favors the right.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Scriblerus the Philosophe on June 09, 2010, 12:50:51 AM
 :o I hope she keeps improving!
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Aggie on June 09, 2010, 02:55:05 AM
:pat:
Best of luck with a successful recovery, and a few more good years.
:goodvibes:


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Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Sibling Zono (anon1mat0) on June 09, 2010, 03:43:07 AM
Quick recovery and good vibes for her and you.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: pieces o nine on June 09, 2010, 05:49:05 AM
 :goodvibes:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Aphos on June 09, 2010, 06:39:14 AM
Thanx everyone.

:kisshands:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Sibling DavidH on June 09, 2010, 08:12:06 AM
Best wishes for a happy outcome.  :pillar:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Swatopluk on June 09, 2010, 09:25:55 AM
May she be able to  :bouncing: again soon!
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Griffin NoName on June 09, 2010, 02:17:09 PM
I hope she does well.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Opsa on June 09, 2010, 06:42:58 PM
She sounds like one tough cookie to have come through all this at age 95. More power to her!
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Aphos on June 09, 2010, 08:43:19 PM
Not much change this afternoon.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Darlica on June 09, 2010, 11:49:07 PM
My thoughts are with you and your mother. :(

:goodvibes:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith on June 10, 2010, 01:39:10 AM
Quote from: Aphos on June 09, 2010, 08:43:19 PM
Not much change this afternoon.

Sometimes "no change" is the best we can hope for.

Sorry to hear about this, mate.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Aphos on June 11, 2010, 05:46:05 AM
Things are not looking good.  I talked to her doctor today.  He referred to the stroke as "massive", and thinks there is little chance of recovery.

Right now, we are doing pain management and letting nature take its course.  Tough decision, but I don't see a realistic alternative.

:weep:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: pieces o nine on June 11, 2010, 06:58:24 AM
I am sorry to read this. Our thoughts are with you.

:grouphug:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Sibling DavidH on June 11, 2010, 08:05:56 AM
We're thinking of you.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Sibling Zono (anon1mat0) on June 11, 2010, 02:49:10 PM
 :pat:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Opsa on June 11, 2010, 07:18:09 PM
Aw Hon, I'm so sorry to hear this! I join my fellow sibs in thoughts for you.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Bluenose on June 13, 2010, 07:18:25 AM
My thoughts are with you and your mum, dear sibling.   :pat:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Aphos on June 14, 2010, 04:29:32 PM
Thanx, everyone.

We've put Mom in hospice care.  It is pretty much just a matter of time now.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Aggie on June 14, 2010, 04:43:03 PM
Sorry to hear that, Sibling. :(

I hope she's as comfortable as possible.

:pillar:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Griffin NoName on June 14, 2010, 05:01:47 PM
I hope she isn't suffering. Hospices are good places.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Sibling DavidH on June 14, 2010, 05:06:20 PM
Sad to hear, Aphos.  Thinking of you.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Opsa on June 14, 2010, 07:17:01 PM
You are doing absolutely the best thing for her.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Aphos on June 15, 2010, 02:52:30 AM
My mother passed away at 5:10 PM (CDT).  She went very quietly, and didn't seem to be in any discomfort.

I thank everyone for your thought and prayers.  While this is not a surprise, I must say it is still a tough thing to go through.
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Sibling Zono (anon1mat0) on June 15, 2010, 03:31:22 AM
:pillar:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Aggie on June 15, 2010, 04:53:13 AM
I'm sorry to hear that, Aphos.  :-[

We're hear for you if you want to talk about it, and respect your silence if you don't.

:grouphug:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: pieces o nine on June 15, 2010, 05:24:41 AM
My condolences, Aphos.


:candle:   :candle:   :candle:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Scriblerus the Philosophe on June 15, 2010, 06:45:48 AM
 :'( :hug: :pillar:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Sibling DavidH on June 15, 2010, 08:35:43 AM
Thinking of you, Aphos.  It's a tough time to go through.   :hug: :pillar:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Griffin NoName on June 15, 2010, 02:27:10 PM
:pillar:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Opsa on June 15, 2010, 03:51:27 PM
She's free, now.

I hope you and the rest of your family weather this as easily as possible.

:heartbeat:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith on June 16, 2010, 07:18:09 AM
 :tlite: :tlite: :tlite:
Title: Re: Stroke
Post by: Darlica on June 17, 2010, 12:41:20 AM
My condolences, to you and your family. :pillar: