Open apology.....

reefraff

Active Member
I had an issue with an irregular heart beat a few years ago. It's pretty common for people to have it happen but I am one of the few who can tell when it's happening. I was checked by two different docs and neither were very concerned about it. Not all irregular beats are created equally :) In my case what felt like skipping a beat was a premature beat signal which does indeed cause it to skip. They just said if I noticed a extended period of it happening I should go to the ER. YA THINK!!!!.......
 

darthtang aw

Active Member
1st, sorry about your mom.
2nd, where are these posts...I would love to read flower being mean.
Darth (a disbeliever) tang
 

flower

Well-Known Member
UPDATE:
Mother has been in and out of the ER and is now back in the hospital. I have been giving her blood thinner injections until her new medicine takes full effect. My brother in law was to have a colon test to check for cancer, so I took my mother to my sisters while I drove her husband to the appointment..she can't drive. Anyway Mother had chest pains going up into her jaw... we called an ambulance...she is back in the hospital again.
My brother in law and Mother were in the same hospital at the same time. Bud was cleared of cancer so we did have some good news. It's been a very long day. We also had a family meeting today, It has been decided that Mother is not to ever be left alone, my sister (lives the closest) promised to stay with her if I have errands to run and such, and we also decided to not allow her to drive anymore. She seemed to take the news okay but her memory is slipping and I'm not sure everything registered that we talked about.
One minute she looks great and trhe next we are calling an ambulance. I'm a wreck. She is safe and tucked in for now, I just talked to her on the phone and she sounds just fine again. It never felt so good to put on a night gown and kick back..but the house is so empty.
Darth...LOL...in Judaism it is a custom for the husband to praise the wife. In that praise song it declares that on her lips are words of kindness...My late husband would pretend to cough, and the children would all giggle during that part...because they told me I have a very sharp tongue.... LOL....I would scold them, and say it's a song of praise so show some respect.
When three people say you were a bit harsh....I have learned to listen.
 

meowzer

Moderator
So sorry about al lthis Flower....BUT it sounds like you have a little support there..
Hope everything gets better for you, and know that I am praying for your mom and you...and your family....
 

darthtang aw

Active Member

^Suckup^
Suck up? I just want to read someone else being harsh besides me.
Darth (can't a guy have a dream anymore) Tang
 

mproctor4

Member
Hi Flower. How is your mom today? I've just been tagging along, saying a prayer for her. I know hospitals can be scary and isolating, so sending cyber hugs. Glad to hear your daughter is with you, I'm sure that is comforting for you.
 

flower

Well-Known Member
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Originally Posted by mproctor4 http:///forum/thread/385851/open-apology/20#post_3386647
Hi Flower. How is your mom today? I've just been tagging along, saying a prayer for her. I know hospitals can be scary and isolating, so sending cyber hugs. Glad to hear your daughter is with you, I'm sure that is comforting for you.
Thanks for asking.....Prayer is still needed. She is still in the hospital and is supposed to take some tests today. The good news is that the cardiologist said she did not have another heart attack but the chest pain going up to the jaw is a concern, so he is doing a stress test and an echocardiogram. She also said she won't stop driving unless the doctor says so (not in an angry way, but she likes her freedom and doesn't want to depend on others)...I have to talk to the doctor before she does (privately), he may not know about her forgetfulness.
The Doctor said if the tests turn out good she can come home. My daughter came down from Wisconson so I had some company, and she went back and got two of my granddaughters, (whom I adore) last night.
 

mproctor4

Member
It would be very hard to give up driving. It is so easy to take it for granted. It usually is taken better when coming from the doctor that they can't drive--let them be the bad guy. He may refer that issue to her family doctor since they probably know her better. Glad to hear it wasn't a heart attack. Hopefully they can figure out what is causing the pain. Enjoy the granddaughters.
 

flower

Well-Known Member
No kidding, it's like being grounded or getting your wings clipped. She has always been so independent and taking care of everyone else.
She doesn't drive at night. She only goes where she is familiar like to the store down the street. Then I remind myself....She does weird stuff like once she was on the wrong side of the street (the little street in front of the house, not heavy traffic) because she said she could see better over there. It was a foggy night. I told her pull over or I was jumping...LOL..she does not drive in the fog now either.
When she does that stuff I tell her it's not good and remind her of the fog night. We do laugh about it but I really don't know what she may do when I'm not with her to tell her it isn't a good decision. She seems sharp as a tac to talk to. I am the only one who knows she has indeed seen that episode of whatever favorite show...it isn't new. I wonder if I could get the doctor to ride around with her for half an hour....that should do it.
 

flower

Well-Known Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///forum/thread/385851/open-apology/20#post_3387040
Lol..... I don't think the insurance would cover that procedure there, nice try tho! Lol......
??? The wrong side of the road??? Yes they will, in every accident someone did something foolish. An elderly lady who got disoriented...sure. I don't want it to happen nonetheless. I have had the same insurance for 25 years (American Family), my premium is $70.00 a month full coverage. I was able to add Mother to my insurnace...My mother checked with AARP, they couldn't come close to matching it and niether could any other company.
I have had one car compleatly totaled and a few fender benders over the years, and it did go up slightly but not for long.
 
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siptang

Guest
I'm sorry to hear that flower...
Your family is in my prayers..
 

flower

Well-Known Member
Mother seems to be doing pretty good for now. Thanks for all the well wishes. She went to the store with my daughter for about an hour. I'm glad to see her doing things and not get dizzy and weak.
....I ruined a perfectly good insurance joke.
 

old hickory

Member
Classy of you to post this thread, Flower. Us humans usually give each other a little more slack when we realize someone is going through tough times. Unfortunately, on boards like this, we have limited knowledge of each other, though we sometimes feel like we know each other. Opening up--like you did--gives us the ability to give that slack. I wish you and your mother the best.
~Old Hickory
 

ironeagle2006

Active Member
Sorry I have not been on for a while Flower called been pulling My hair out myself with my folks. My mother finally moved out into Assisted Living YES then my father acted out and tore his room to pieces in the Nursing home so I have been Busy as a freaking one legged man in a Butting kicking contest held in a Jumping Castle. Heart issues can be tricky this is coming from someone who has a Mother that is Battery Powered as we call it with a Pacemaker and a father that had a Quintupple Bypass 13 Years ago. So trust the Docs tell your Mother to do what she IS TOLD and DO HER REHAB. Also I have a Prayer chain going with all my buddies form my friends on TTR my reef club and my church so about 2K people think that should be enough prayers coming your way.
 

flower

Well-Known Member
Thank you everyone.....we can never get too much support or prayer.
Old Hickory....you make me smile. O don't feel very "classy" I hurt peoples feelings. I know when people are given a chance to understand why someone acts out, they do give some slack. I really needed that slack so I explained myself, so I consider those of you who were so understanding to be the ones who are classy.
 
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