Hi All
Well I don't really know where to start. Things have been a bit rough since mum came out of the hospice. Before she went in mum was fairly independent and self caring still. In the two weeks that she was there she stopped walking independently and came home with a frame and a care package for three times a day. In the time mum has been home she has had three falls, the last one was quite nasty and she took a…
Today mum has been taken onto St Giles hospice. It was so emotional leaving her there as she was very tearful. The staff were fantastic and the place itself was 5*, we had the conversation we wanted but dreaded, about what should happen in the event of her needing resuscitation and thankfully mum decided that she does not want them trying to bring her back if the situation arises. They are trying to make sure she gets her…
18/9/2010
We are waiting now for results from a scan mum had recently on her neck, chest and abdomen. There is a lot of swelling around her neck and her tummy looks like she is about 8 months pregnant (other than her tummy she is looking very small and frail). Mum has agree that she will go in to the hospice for a week or two for some real rest and TLC. I find it heartbreaking that we are unable to provide the care and…
Hi All
Sorry I have taken a while to update been a bit hectic here but things are starting to settle now. Mums bowel scan was clear, there was no obstruction. They think that the pain is coming from the stent. Mum is back at home now but very weak and has been very down.
Waiting for the Mac nurses to see mum so that we can get her pain control sorted.
Love and gentle hugs
T xx
Just a quick update to say mum has been readmitted to hospital today with abdo pain. They are ????small bowel obstruction. We will know more following a CT scan in the morning.
Love and gentle hugs to you all xxx
