I'll keep y'all in my prayers. My FIL is currently in the hospital with liver failure. He picked up a secondary infection and if the antibiotics don't knock it out he probably won't last a week. I feel for you. God bless.I know it's a late update, but here it is.
This whole ordeal with my Mom has been a roller coaster ride. Her earlier breast cancer metastasized to her liver, causing the liver cancer. The chemo worked well, but it's been a constant problem with her blood pressure getting regulated and stable. They have done everything they can, but the cancer has caused pseudo cirrhosis, which has damaged even more of her liver. The percentage of damage of the cancer was around 60%, and now she's not responding to any treatments, plus she's putting on so much fluid in her abdomen, they had to put a catheter in her stomach so she can be drained at home. There's just not enough healthy liver there. She's been in and out of the hospital this whole time (since March), on meds to keep her ammonia levels in check, plus a plethora of other meds trying to see if she could get healthier and stronger. She was back in the hospital again for about a week and a half until last Sunday. Hospice transported her home, and has her set up now just to stay comfortable, there's just nothing more than can do. They have given her best case 2-3 months, worst case 3-4 weeks. So now, I am working, (and work has been insanely busy) trying to get to her house to help my sister, who takes care of our mom, our grandfather (my mom's 88 yo Dad), and try and plan for a funeral. Stress is at a premium right now. I did have her here a month ago, June 5th weekend, and she walked out to our deck in my backyard, sat in the covered swing, I put a shop fan on her, and she sat for about 2 1/2 hours just chillin and talking with Kelly and I. She told me that Sunday when I took her home, that that was the best day she's had in a very long time. It's the little things that mean so much to some, that some wouldn't think much about. I'm sorry for the long post, and I'm sure some stuff probably runs together or doesn't, but I'm a little scatter brained right now.
I know it's a late update, but here it is.
This whole ordeal with my Mom has been a roller coaster ride. Her earlier breast cancer metastasized to her liver, causing the liver cancer. The chemo worked well, but it's been a constant problem with her blood pressure getting regulated and stable. They have done everything they can, but the cancer has caused pseudo cirrhosis, which has damaged even more of her liver. The percentage of damage of the cancer was around 60%, and now she's not responding to any treatments, plus she's putting on so much fluid in her abdomen, they had to put a catheter in her stomach so she can be drained at home. There's just not enough healthy liver there. She's been in and out of the hospital this whole time (since March), on meds to keep her ammonia levels in check, plus a plethora of other meds trying to see if she could get healthier and stronger. She was back in the hospital again for about a week and a half until last Sunday. Hospice transported her home, and has her set up now just to stay comfortable, there's just nothing more than can do. They have given her best case 2-3 months, worst case 3-4 weeks. So now, I am working, (and work has been insanely busy) trying to get to her house to help my sister, who takes care of our mom, our grandfather (my mom's 88 yo Dad), and try and plan for a funeral. Stress is at a premium right now. I did have her here a month ago, June 5th weekend, and she walked out to our deck in my backyard, sat in the covered swing, I put a shop fan on her, and she sat for about 2 1/2 hours just chillin and talking with Kelly and I. She told me that Sunday when I took her home, that that was the best day she's had in a very long time. It's the little things that mean so much to some, that some wouldn't think much about. I'm sorry for the long post, and I'm sure some stuff probably runs together or doesn't, but I'm a little scatter brained right now.[/QUOT
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I am so sorry, prayers for you and your family.I know it's a late update, but here it is.
This whole ordeal with my Mom has been a roller coaster ride. Her earlier breast cancer metastasized to her liver, causing the liver cancer. The chemo worked well, but it's been a constant problem with her blood pressure getting regulated and stable. They have done everything they can, but the cancer has caused pseudo cirrhosis, which has damaged even more of her liver. The percentage of damage of the cancer was around 60%, and now she's not responding to any treatments, plus she's putting on so much fluid in her abdomen, they had to put a catheter in her stomach so she can be drained at home. There's just not enough healthy liver there. She's been in and out of the hospital this whole time (since March), on meds to keep her ammonia levels in check, plus a plethora of other meds trying to see if she could get healthier and stronger. She was back in the hospital again for about a week and a half until last Sunday. Hospice transported her home, and has her set up now just to stay comfortable, there's just nothing more than can do. They have given her best case 2-3 months, worst case 3-4 weeks. So now, I am working, (and work has been insanely busy) trying to get to her house to help my sister, who takes care of our mom, our grandfather (my mom's 88 yo Dad), and try and plan for a funeral. Stress is at a premium right now. I did have her here a month ago, June 5th weekend, and she walked out to our deck in my backyard, sat in the covered swing, I put a shop fan on her, and she sat for about 2 1/2 hours just chillin and talking with Kelly and I. She told me that Sunday when I took her home, that that was the best day she's had in a very long time. It's the little things that mean so much to some, that some wouldn't think much about. I'm sorry for the long post, and I'm sure some stuff probably runs together or doesn't, but I'm a little scatter brained right now.
I’m sorry for your loss bud, I dread the day I go through it. You and your family are in my thoughts, I wish you well in this time of mourningWell friends, I am sad to report Mom passed last night at 1:10 am. She was in the hospital, and as of Tuesday afternoon, she started really struggling for air. She had started declining quickly on Friday, and really took a slide down Tuesday. Her blood work was really bad, pulse rate was gettingg as low as 23 bpm, and last bp reading was 72/48. She was tired, and ready. She was comfortable, and that's all I could ask for. I really cherished the last couple weeks when she made her last hoorah, and being able to talk to her and share more time. This all started from breast cancer. Please guys, have your wives/g/f's/daughters, etc get the girls checked. She was having hers regularly, but they missed one little spot, and never saw it until they opened her up. Less than 5 years later, she's gone.
Hug your loved ones tight tonight/tomorrow, and let them know you love them. This shit happened way too fast.
Shane.
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