Quick update--my mother is out of CCU--keep praying, though

[nativetxn]

At first, I thought I would wait and post an update when mother was moved to a regular hospital room from Coronary Care but I changed my mind.

Firstly, let me thank all of you for your prayers and good thoughts. I could never explain how much the outpouring of caring thoughts meant to me and how much I appreciate the prayers and good wishes.

Mother awoke and decided she wasn't going into that good night without a fight and she has been fighting.

Monday night she ended up on life support because the effort of trying to breathe with lungs full of fluid was not working well. She was on life support for 4 days. She was able to breathe on her own by this past Tuesday am. By Tuesday evening she had fluid around her heart and had to go to surgery which put her back on the ventilator for another 12 hours. They drained the 700 cc's of fluid and put in a pericardial window.

She is once again off the ventilator, breathing on her own, fluid is gone for now. She is "better". Still critical, still in CCU but not in hospice. She is still cancer free unless they have missed something.

She is not out of the woods but she is alive and she is getting mentally better (it was scary while she was on the Nubain). She recognizes everyone in the family but is missing a couple of years right now. The doctors are convinced that this is because of the drugs. If they hadn't also told me to put her into hospice I would feel better about EVERYTHING.

Thank you, my friends, for all of your caring good thoughts. You are a wonderful group of people. You are an amazing group of people...and I appreciate each and every one of you.

Katholyn

 

[Sonya]

Still thinking good thoughts for you mom. I know how bad it is to have fluid in your lungs, I had almost a liter removed earlier this summer, it was horrible. She is a very strong woman!

 

[jamsmom]

I am so glad you had a moment to update us. You and your fmaily are in my thoughts. {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Your mom is going through quite an ordeal. I admire her strength and I continue to wish you well through this trial. I am sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.

 

[tkyes]

Thanks for the update Katholyn.

Your Mom, you and the rest of your family will continue to to be in my thoughts.

{{hugs}}


tamie

 

[WDWHound]

You and your mom are still in my prayers Kath. May God's strength and comfort be with your mother, you and your family.

 

[Ranatra]

Kath, I'm glad you had time to give us an update, I was really wondering what was going on.
(((((((((((( Hugs )))))))))) Continuing praying for your Mother.
I hope she continues to improve each day.

 

[WDWLVR]

Kath,

You, your mom and the rest of your family are in my prayers. Don't forget to take care of yourself during all this.

 

[Pooh93]

Many thoughts and good prayers for your mother and your whole family.

 

[Tinkbell]

{{{HUGS}}} Your family is in my prayers. Thanks for updating us. I know you probably rarely get a free moment.

 

[mrsv98]

We will keep you and your dear mom in our prayers, Katholyn. God bless.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

Kath - thanks for updating us during this difficult time. Take care of yourself
{{hugs}}

 

[Rajah]

Thanks for the update, Kath. Y'all are still in my prayers.

 

[Jeafl]

Keeping you and your mom in my prayers. At least you have a little bit of encouraging news...please keep us updated when you can.

 

[Kitty 34]

Thank you for the update on your Mom, Kath! You and your Mom have been in my thoughts and prayers every day and still will be! {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

 

[mickey65]

Thanks for the up-date. I am glad your mom is doing better, I will continue to keep her and you in my thoughts and prayers.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{[[hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}

 

[cgcw]

Thanks for the update. I'm continuing to send good thought and prayers.

 

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

Thanks for taking the time to keep us updated on your Mom's condition, a lot of us have been wondering about the two of you! Many prayers on the way for all of you, keep your spirits up, your mom sounds like a real fighter.

 

[SuiteDisney]

Kath, honey, I haven't stopped praying for your Mom and sending best wishes her way. (((hugs)))

 

[wdwnutze]

Thanks for the update on your mom. Glad to hear things are a little better. You and your mom will remain in my thoughts and prayers.