Mother-in-law update

[kumir_k9]

My mother-in-law was admitted to ICU as I mentioned earlier.  Last report to me, her blood pressure was down to 84 over 60.  She was however awake and in good spirits.  I have since found out that she had a gall bladder issue about a year ago and chose to ignore it.  They believe it is what's causing her issues right now.  They are running tests and will in all likelihood end up taking it out.

Nothing new to report other than that at this time.  It's still a question of waiting.  I'm taking it as "no news is good news".

Thanks everyone for the well wishes.  They're much appreciated.  I love my friends.  :-)

Edit: Oops, I was talking to someone else about their pancreas earlier right before I wrote this and I had pancreas on the brain.  It is her gall bladder that's the potential problem.  They will now be awaiting the elimination of the infection before doing the surgery, so she will likely be in the hospital for days.

Comments

[ezrem.livejournal.com]

Hoping for more lack of news ;)

[sensicalsmile.livejournal.com]

We love you too, Rick. Wishing your family all the best! ::hugs::

[embermwe.livejournal.com]

Keeping those good wishes coming!!
:hug:

[keyla87.livejournal.com]

Breathing a small sigh of relief, still sedning healings and good wishes along.

Whew!

[traceroo.livejournal.com]

Having read the edit, I now feel much relief about this situation. Pancreas problems are often one of those where the only thing to do is go through the patient's pockets and look for loose change, as Miracle Max would suggest. Gallbladder, on the other hand, while I don't wish to belittle your mother-in-law's situation, is usually No Big Deal in terms of, well, you know, having major organs removed from one's body! It'll mean some diet changes, but this is usually accomplished for most patients pretty easily.

I will indeed hope for good news rather than no news, however. You guys have really been taking it on the chin lately, and I'm hoping you get a break.

Trace

Re: Whew!

[kumir-k9.livejournal.com]

If her gall bladder were her only issue, I'd feel a lot better. Well, actually, it being only the gall bladder I *do* feel a lot better. She is however almost 80 and just recently had a cancerous growth removed from her bladder.

While the change in organs is a good thing (generally speaking), I fear that anything at this point is a bad thing. It's all in degrees of badness.

[chimeramwe.livejournal.com]

Whew. Having been through the gall bladder thing, I can tell you that it's usually no big deal. I have 3 tiny scars to show for my experience. I shall keep her in my thoughts. *hugs!*

[kumir-k9.livejournal.com]

Yeah, gall bladder is way better than pancreas. Nasty slip that, having recently lost a friend to pancreas issues.

She is however still almost 80 years old and not in the best shape. Any surgery at this point is a bad surgery. Thank you for your well wishes.

[graceysbane.livejournal.com]

Good thoughts for a speedy recovery for her, strength for you and Monique, and all the best for everyone.

Whatever good vibes I can send, you got them.