Mother's health

[maggs809]

Hi, my mom is an alcoholic and has been one for 30 years.  She is 83 years old.  Today she has been throwing up black liquid with chunks in it.  She is complaining about her chest hurting, in the middle just between her breasts.  I am really worried because I heard that is blood.  She refuses to go to the hospital.  I have MS and cannot walk very well so I cannot drag her there.  Can anyone tell me if she is in the end stages, is it serious or do all alcoholics go throught this?  thanks in advance. Maggie

[AZKathy]

So glad things are better (in a way, at least) for your mom.  

I was an alcoholic for many years, but stopped drinking abruptly 20 years ago when I realized I'd die if I continued on.

You both are in my thoughts and prayers, and PLEASE also take care of yourself before you wind up in the hospital too!

Take care,
Kathy

[maggs809]

Hi everyone, well Mom is still in the hospital after pleding with the rehab worker and nurse that she needs more care.  She is confused and her blood circulation is poor.  My sister and I need to find her home fast.  Most of them have a waiting list of one year or more.  Plus they are $2000.00 a month plus.  We are not sure about the government ones.  We heard so many bad things about them. We are just taking one day at a time right now.  Thank God mom is stable and not critical anymore.  
thank you all for  your prayers.  Maggie xoxoxo

[Purbeckgirl]

How is Mum to-day?

[rod44]

Hi Maggie, you are a huge support to your Mum, she has allot to be grateful for but you must look after your own health as well, will cancelling your app tomorrow help your Mum. These are just my thoughts and I do know how difficult it must be for you at this time

Ray

[maggs809]

Hi, thanks for all your prayers and support.  Well, mom is not doing well. She cannot walk at all.  My sister and I think maybe she had a stroke.  You know hospitals you have to drag everything out of them.  Anyway, she will be going to short term rehab.  Which is right in the hospital.  She thinks she is going home.  She doesn't realize that she probably will never be going home.  It is so sad because her home was built by my father, he was a contractor.  My mom loves her home and now she has to be in the hospital. probably untl the end.
She is sleeping alot.  Which is not a good sign.  I don't know anything else right now.  We are just taking day by day.  I am so stressed out though.  My home is a mess.  I am having gastric bypass surgery done soon and I have all these appointments to go to.  I just had to cancel tommorrows.  I guess this is where the self pity comes in.  I should be praying instead.  Thank you everyone for your messages.  Maggie

[Purbeckgirl]

Thinking of you, please keep us posted, stay strong, your shares have helped me a lot. I have two grown up children 31 and 34 years old.

[maggs809]

Mom was getting blood transfusion.  She went through 2 bags already while I was there.
Mom is still very very weak and cannot walk.  
Also, she cannot urinate.  We think all her organs are shutting down.  This is a terrible, gusome way to die.  

thanks everyone for your prayers and support.
Maggie

[narla]

So sorry you are having to go through this,as alcoholics we don't realise it's the ones we love we hurt the most.Keep talking and we'll help whereever we can,You and your mother are in my prayers.

Denise

[Purbeckgirl]

Thinking of you, in my thoughts and prayers, stay strong, Nicky

[dominosarah]

We will help you thru this~~~~If this is your mom's time may you find comfort knowing she is no longer suffering.  Keep us posted               sara

[rod44]

This is indeed a tough time for everyone, all you can do is be with your Mum, offer comfort & support, if it is her time she has the most important people with her at this time.

I will keep you all in my prayers.


Ray

[maggs809]

HI EVERYONE, SORRY FOR WRITING IN CAPS BUT I AM SO TIRED I CAN'T SEE WELL.  ANYWAY, MOM IS GETTING A BLOOD TRANSFUSION RIGHT NOW AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS.  SHE STILL IS NOT ABLE TO WALK AND FEELS VERY VERY WEAK.  SHE SAID THIS WAS IT FOR HER.  IT'S LIKE THEY KNOW WHEN THEIR TIME COMES.  OH GOD, HELP MY FAMILY THROUGH THIS.  

[ibizan]

Sorry to hear this!U r doing the best u can humanly do by ur mom....are there any other siblings around?

[Purbeckgirl]

Hi

Thanks for the update. Your share is very strong and I am set up for another day, thank you.

You Mum is in my thoughts and prayers.

Nicky

[maggs809]

Hi everyone, well mom is not doing well at all.  She is very weak.  Of course she lost alot of blood. My poor sister had to go clean her house and throw out the mattress which was covered in blood.  Anyway, her heartbeat is irregular and she cannot walk.  She had a blood transfusion and is getting IV.   The nurse said it did not look good.  Well, back to the hospital and hopefully will get some answers.  Again, please stop drinking.  Look what I am going through, do you and your family want to go through this.  thanks and take care, Maggie

[rod44]

Ditto....

Will keep your mum in my thoughts & prayers....

Ray

[AZKathy]

Glad she's in good hands now.  Please let me know how it goes, ok?

Take care,
Kathy

[maggs809]

Hi, My mother finally decided to go to the hospital.  She is in stable condition.  They are waiting for an internist to see her.  I will keep you updated. I don't know anything yet.  Please keep her in your prayers.  thanks Maggie

[rod44]

I agree with Kathy, get an Ambulance.