So far they have found that Mom has esophageal ulcers, a hynatal hernia, and some fibrous lung disease. She is also very low on sodium so she isn't allowed any water, I guess that sodium follows water so if you drink it, the sodium leaves your body at an even faster rate.
They sent a biopsy of her esophagus and her lungs off to the lab to make sure there is no cancer, and to make sure that the fluid on her lungs isn't pneumonia. They suctioned out her lungs, and doubled her dose of heart burn medicine.
She seems to be doing a little bit better, but still struggling to breath and can't seem to kick the cough. But once her lungs are doing better they can go in and do surgery on her ulcers and hernia and fix that problem. So it's a much better prognosis then we initially had been told by the team of docs that are working on her.
Thanksgiving is in just 8 more wake ups...I can hardly wait. I have already purchased the turkey, ham, and a couple of other little things to get ready. I am making dinner at my house this year...
With Patrice's grandma, aunt and dad being in Kansas for her Grandpa's funeral, and her mom being in the hospital it might just end up us three for dinner...so if anyone is in need of company and some great food...your more then welcome to come to dinner at my house! We would love to have you enjoy it with us!
The big game is saturday...Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars. I really really wanted to go again this year (I was spoiled by my friend Kyla last year and got to go with her and Becky's dad and brother), it's actually on my birthday this year...but alas, I just don't have that much cash to fork out for a football game. I wish! Maybe some miracle will happen and someone will just give me their tickets. HA HA HA. Otherwise I will be watching it from home...which in and of itself will be fun.
Frosty has been staying with me the last couple of nights, he's still not sleeping through the night and Patrice really needed her sleep to be able to function to help her mom. It's been fun to have him around and Topper is being really cute with him, suprisingly enough! Topper is normally very possesive of me, but he's been really patient with this little rodent that chews on his ears and always wants to sit on my lap. I continually give him praise and treats to let him know he's being such a good boy!
Well, thanks again for all your warm wishes and we'll continue to work on getting Mom better.
Hope you have a great day...
TTFN
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Heidi - My former father in law had almost the exact same medical issues. When he was told no water, I thought the Dr's were crazy, but it makes sense and he actually started drinking Gatorade little by little because it's full of sodium. You are all in my prayers daily - and I'm glad the diagnosis isn't as horrible as anticipated. It's like a sigh of relief and I don't know you all that well. You're an amazing person. Thank you for sharing and the update. Have a great rest of the week - and on Thanksgiving I will remember your family in my many thanks I have to give. What time is desert.. ;)
I'll bet she thought she was having heart problems. With reflux and heartburn it can OFTEN be misdiagnosed as heart problems. With lung issues on top of that...I'll bet everyone was really scared.
I hope she's ok. I hope she's up and at em for Thanksgiving :)
Good luck on scoring some tickets !
Heidi...
wishing you a warm Thanksgiving and a happy birthday. I'm sorry about the health issues with your family.
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