Every day that I see my Mom I am really impressed with how much better she looks. To think that less then 48 hours ago she was just coming out of major heart surgery, almost seems impossible. Unfortunately, she is not healing as fast as she would like and a major factor for her, has actually been nausea, not pain. She has always been one who can not stand feeling nauseous, and I am exactly the same way. It's so much worse to me than pain and I can tolerate pain ten times better than feeling sick to my stomach. I am definitely my mother's daughter when it comes to nausea. And because of that, she's not eating or gaining the strength and energy she needs from food. We all thought for sure, eating would not be an issue....but it has been and it's delaying her progress. But, I know that when I feel sick....all I want to do is go to bed, sleep and hope that when I wake up, it will be gone. I also can't eat when my stomach feels so awful. She's even having a hard time with drinking and it's ALL so important. It's also hard to see her struggle and feel like she's not getting better. On the upside, she looks better every day, as one less tube, or IV and is truly healing. That's all a plus, but she can't see that and just feels miserable, which is hard to see!
And today, that is all is saw in her face, was upset and a struggle to try and force some fruit or jello into her system. It was not a good day and I finally could not stand being there and came home early. I am also not feeling well and my pain level is much higher. I even when for a Chiro adjustment this morning, and while it felt better for a while....it's already gone and I now just want to sleep too!
I feel so bad for her and HOPE that today is the last day of this. They are changing her pain meds, giving her anti-nausea meds and I sincerely HOPE it helps, as I know it's vital for her to eat! She's down on herself and expected that it would not be this bad. I admit I thought the same, so I am finding today the most discouraging day of the past 8. I dread going back again tomorrow and just hurt....but don't want to complain, as I know she's in more pain than I am, at this time!! Even so....I can't even stand the thought of making that 40 minute drive again. I just want to stay home.....relax and make some cards. I miss my life and my hobby and I hate how this is going now!! I'm upset, sore and so frustrated and feeling so awful for her!!
Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and let's ALL hope that tomorrow is a better day!!
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- Northeastern, Massachusetts, United States
- Purple is my favorite color and ironically - Purple is the Awareness Ribbon color for Fibromyalgia, a chronic illness I lived with for over 18 years. In, March of 2015, I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer which had spread to my brain. I am fighting hard to win this battle and determined to beat it. I have a amazing Oncology Team, along with the LOVE and SUPPORT of all my family and friends! I am a Mom to two grown sons, Alex is now 25 and married to Acacia, my wonderful new "Daughter" and the parents to my precious Grand-Daughter Harper, and Brian amazingly is 30 and now lives in San Diego. My boys are the greatest loves of my life. Hubby, me and our two "Pups", Skye and Zeva, two adorable Chiweenies we rescued in 2012, all live very happily in a tiny coastal town in Massachusetts. We lost our dear "Scoutie", a Purebred Dachshund, in April of 2015. I still miss him and will forever cherish his memory. I am an avid card-maker and totally love every minute I can spend in my craft room. It's become my passion, a wonderful way to relax and is my form or "therapy".
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Saying a prayer for both you and your Mom... stay strong Lisa!
Lisa, It will get better, but recovering from a heart attack is a long process. It was after my heart attack that my fibro kicked in. It was the Behcets that caused the heart attack, although it was almost 6 years before we knew that.
The nausea will get better too:) It was a couple of weeks before I wanted to eat.
Once she is able to start cardiac rehab she will feel like she has some control again and that will help the emotional stuff.
I started scrapbooking after the heart attack because I wanted to make sure my boys knew my story. it ended up being great therapy, especially for the sleepless nights.
Take the time to make a card or two. It will be good therapy for you. You need to take care of yourself or you won't be any good to her. Maybe even take a little kit with you that the two of you could make some cards. Boredom is a horrible thing in the hospital.
You both are in my prayers. Hang in there!
Elizabeth
Very glad to hear that the surgery went well as planned. Sorry that her recovery isn't at this time. Remember it's only the 2nd day and it will be weeks before she'll be her ole self again. It's a big adjustment for the both of you and remember it's hard to be a patient in the hospital because it completely disrupts you normal everyday activities. I am sure she isn't sleeping well either and may need to take some naps through out the day as well. When she does, close your eyes and take one in the chair with her. But one thing I know, I am sure she likes having you at her bedside. It will get better each passing day and you don't need to be at her bedside every passing moment as well. Go spend a few hours a day with her to make sure she has eveything she needs. She'll understand how easily you tire as well and just not able to spend that much time too. I am glad though that everything went well and the recovery will too in due time. God bless you and family Lisa, Carol Perry
Hi Lis!
I am so glad your Mom came through the surgery well. I remember when Rick's Dad has the same surgery at the age of 78. He too fought nausea rather than pain and I left in tears as he looked so miserable. After the first week however he rebounded from the surgery miraculously fast. I couldn't believe the second week from the first. He did fantastic and like you said had so much more energy. I just have good feeling about your Mom that she will have a fast recovery as well. I am still saying prayers for both of you! Wrapping you with {{{{BIG HUGS!}}}}
Lisa
Thanks SO MUCH for the wonderful encouragment.......it is very helpful...
Thanks SO MUCH for the wonderful encouragment.......it is very helpful...
God Bless you both...
Lots of warm Huggs!!!!
Regards,
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