Mom

[fabrisse]

Her chest hurt tonight. So did her jaw. She didn't want to go to the emergency room, some figurative arm twisting got her there. Sis stayed in the car, since only one family member could be with her. This was about 8 p.m.

They gave her an EKG when she first came in, then took her to a treatment area to check her vitals and have a more thorough exam. The doctor promised her something to help her pain and alleviate her symptoms. They took her for an X-Ray. The medication didn't arrive after she returned, and, about 40 minutes later, Mom said the pain was worse. I found a nurse and explained the situation. Mom got baby aspirin and nitroglycerin. Then she had to use the restroom.

Standing nauseated her and once I got her back to bed, I went to find an emesis bag. That alarmed the nurse. The doctor decided to admit her and they were going to schedule an angioplasty probably Christmas Eve, but maybe next week. He ordered a second EKG. Five minutes after it had been taken for review, the nurse returned with several other nurses. Lots of things happened at once and I went to call Sis to let her know. When I got back in the room with Mom, her lips were blue and they were prepping her for an immediate angioplasty.

Mom sent us home. 30 minutes ago we got a call from the cardiologist who performed the angioplasty. Mom had a heart attack between the second EKG and the procedure. Her artery was totally blocked. They put in another stent, her tenth, and she will have to have at least one more angioplasty before she can come home, probably on Christmas Eve.

Sis has surgery on her wrist on Wednesday. I'm glad I'm here to help with the situation.

Comments

[neotoma]

I can only hope everything goes all right and your mom has a safe and steady recovery.

[fabrisse]

2020 can stop sucking any time now.

(((hugs)). Thank you for being a good friend.

[goss]

Sending good thoughts to you and your family. *hugs*

[fabrisse]

Thank you. (((hugs)))

[kathmandu]

Oh, wow. It's so good you were with her. Best wishes to her and also you.

[fabrisse]

Truly serendipity.

Thank you for your good wishes. Happy holidays.

[dexwebster]

I'm glad you were there to help her get such prompt treatment, it might have made all the difference. I hope everything goes as well for you all as it can.

[fabrisse]

Thank you. How are things with you and yours? It's been too long.

[siderea]

Oh my goodness. TENTH? Where are they finding left to put one? I hope she's okay. I hope you're okay! And best wishes to your sister too.

[fabrisse]

I have no idea where the first nine went. Don't ask me about a tenth! ;-)

Sis has feeling in her hand and can wiggle her fingers which is very good. She has to keep her wrist above her heart for the next two weeks.

Mom was told not to bend at the waist and not to lift anything or strain. On her way into the house when I brought her home, she stopped, bent from the waist, and picked up a potted chrysanthemum. She was surprised when I snapped at her to put it down. Last night, she ran out of wine and rather than ask someone to open a bottle, she put the bottle between her feet, bent from the waist and pulled the cork that way. Sis saw her and said something. It's just hard to deal with.

Hope you're doing well in this odd holiday season. Hugs to you and your sweetie!