When I left mom at 7:00 p.m., she was doing great. She is still very groggy but understands what is going on and knows everyone. She wants to take her 'hat' off and sit up. I had to tell her many times to stop, however she was not nearly as bad as my wife was with grabbing and playing with tubes and tape and bandages.
We saw the surgeon again and he didn't think she had any deficits. Obviously there can be after-effects but hopefully there will be none.
Randy, Ronna, and Rex will be back at it Thursday. I have to work 2 days and will likely go back Sat. afternoon.
Ronna will have to post the address to send cards to the hospital since I'm not there for a few days.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Just saw mom!
Just went in and saw, and TALKED TO mom! She knew who I was instantly. I made her tell me.
Dr. came in a told us she seems to be doing very good. She counted his fingers and talked with him. At this point she keeps falling asleep when we talk to her but she just woke up.
She looks normal other than a bandaged head. The room is large and COLD!
Obviously it is too early to know when she would be moved to a regular room.
Visiting hours are from 9-9, except for the hours of 2:30-4:30 and 7-8. No more than 2 people at a time. 3520.
Dr. came in a told us she seems to be doing very good. She counted his fingers and talked with him. At this point she keeps falling asleep when we talk to her but she just woke up.
She looks normal other than a bandaged head. The room is large and COLD!
Obviously it is too early to know when she would be moved to a regular room.
Visiting hours are from 9-9, except for the hours of 2:30-4:30 and 7-8. No more than 2 people at a time. 3520.
Done
Surgery was over at noon. Dr. said he got out at least 90% of the tumor. It was a very large tumor that had been growing for many years. It had a lot of involvement with arteries and he worked 2 hours with a microscope to remove as much as he could without causing a stroke. 2 small spots remain and she will be monitored for any regrowth. If that would occur, they could use the gamma-knife for removal.
She is still asleep and so we don't know if there are any effects from the removal of the tumor. She is being moved to ICU, which is normal after brain surgery.
More when we know more.
She is still asleep and so we don't know if there are any effects from the removal of the tumor. She is being moved to ICU, which is normal after brain surgery.
More when we know more.
Mom has went to surgery
Mom just went to surgery at 7:00, or actually, went to surgery prep where they will shave her head slightly. 10 people are here at the moment in the waiting area. More postings when I hear something.
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