Can't believe it's been a whole year since I last posted something. Many things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. For one, it's been a whole year since my mom underwent surgery to remove her brain tumor. Am happy to say she is doing GREAT! She truly is Wonder Woman. lol
Can't believe this is the only picture I could find of her. This was taken on Mother's Day 2010.
Here is the most recent picture of Mom. Wonder Woman as Aunt Ida calls her. She is now at home! Yah!
This will probably be the last update on Mom, unless you request otherwise. (Or if we get a picture before she leaves, I'll post that. lol) I just came from the hospital and she is as strong as ever as I'm sure, those of you who have talked to her today can tell. Even the doctor joked 'have you even had surgery?' He told her he may let her go home tomorrow or Sat. Whooo Hooo! Thanks for all the kind notes and prayers. They are all so, so much appreciated. Love Earl, Debbie, Cindy, EJ, Terry Connie, and of course, Gladys (Mom)
Mom was moved to the Intermediate Care floor this morning. She has had a walk and was able to sit in a chair for awhile. They removed her bandages which I found a little strange, lol. But I guess they know what they are doing. The doctor told her she had a mini stoke during the surgery, but that's what sometimes happens. She isn't suffering any ill efffects from that. She also had to have insulin this evening but they said that sometimes happens as well. She looked good, just a bit weary from all this. I'm sure she would love to be at home instead. Anyway, she gets better every day. If you want to call her directly to her room email me @ kcdebbann@msn.com and I will give you the number.
Just wanted to give you all another update about Mom. She is still in ICU but not for long. She is doing very, very well. Fiesty as ever and does NOT like being a patient. lol The staff allowed us to visit for more than an hour. They said her eyes are okay and she doesn't have any other complications resulting from the surgery. Another MRI was taken this morning and if it looks okay the doctor could give the all clear to move her out of ICU!
We got to see her for just a minute or two. Her coloring looked good and she could respond to us but she was still pretty out of it. Hopefully, tomorrow when we see her she will be a little more lucid. I will post an update after I see her then.
Nancy, sorry I didn't call you. I didn't get your post or hear your phone call until after I got home and by then you had talked to EJ. Love Debbie
She is out of surgery (earlier than we expected) and doing really well. They got most of it out. We haven't seen her yet. Not for another hour, they are waiting for her to wake up a bit more. Thanks again for all your prayers! Will post more after we see her.
Good news! The nurse (who knows mom from St. Bens.. ) just came out and let us know she is doing GREAT! Her vitals are stable and she is doing well. They don't know how much longer they'll be, as they don't want to rush such an important surgery.. So, we'll keep you posted! Thanks for all the support and love..
Debbie
Ok, since the hospital page at McKay didn't work, we've decided to make my blog a temporary Mom Central blog. =] Check in often to see how she is doing. Her surgery is scheduled for 30 Nov 09 @ 7 am. The surgery will take approx 6 hrs and she will be in ICU for 2/3 days. I will check this often and post any news. If you want to leave a note for Mom just click on the comments link below this post and I will see that she gets it. (All prayers are welcome, too) =]
