Mom's still not doing well (Callie)

Callie, I'm sorry to hear your Mom is still struggling.  What was the day of her surgery?  When my Mom had her hernia surgery, it was at least 5 or 6 days before she started to turn the corner with the pain.  Before that, she was pretty much out of commission and stayed on the pain killers.

I'm sorry your folks are not very open-minded about at least getting some things in order to make it a bit easier for you from afar, like power of attorney docs and such.  I understand wanting to be independent, but there are times when people genuinely need assistance from others.  I'm very sensitive to this stuff because my Mom lives alone, and both my sister and I don't live close by.  Also, as someone without children, I'm aware that someday I may need help from others.  So, I think it's important to be open to asking for help and setting things in place to assist in situations like these.

Hang in there -- sending anti-frustration vibes to you, and some healing vibes to your Mom!

I'm sorry Callie, hope your Mom does well, my prayers got out to her and your family.  ((hugs))

Talked to Dad tonight -- she is ***still*** obstructed and they KNEW it when they sent her home!!!

 I can not believe that -- she can't eat, she can't drink .... and they sent her HOME??

 Her surgery was last Thursday.  The pain is one thing -- an obstruction is another -- that way lies sepsis ...

Yup, I'd be on the phone to the docs! That is just nuts. Continued good thoughts for her, your Dad and you!

Prayers from RI for all of you!

A true obstruction is an emergency, isn't it?  Sounds like she may need to see a doctor ASAP.  I hope she'll be okay.  Keep us posted!

 Callie, I'm so very sorry for what you are going through. That's so horrible for you that you can't get any info from the doctors. Is your Dad maybe confused a bit, about what is still going on or not going on? That can be very confusing, understanding all of what the doctor has told you and then remembering all of what it was that they told you. If you could only be able to talk to the doctor yourself, that sure would make things a whole lot easier for you. Thinking of you Callie and sending some get well vibes to your Mom.

 Good vibes for your poor mom.

The doctor told her Friday to not eat solid food at all -- to JUST drink Pedialyte or Gatorade **constantly**.  This woman hasn't had any food in her stomach since a week ago Wednesday. 

She's less "nauseus" NOT trying to eat.  But I also know my Mom -- she *Hates* thick liquid so if they're going to try to put her on Ensure or similar that won't ever work -- she doesn't even drink orange juice -- she hates anything "thick" and liquidy.  I tried to convince my Dad today that when she does start eating again to give her stuff SHE likes -- not stuff HE likes.

 ((((( Callie )))))  Sending prayers for your mom, your dad, and you.

*Today* (Sunday) I actually talked to Mom for 2-3 minutes.  That's the first time in many days she's been able to talk on the phone.  She was **complaining** about how bad the pedialyte tastes.

 RAH!!!!!!  That at least **sounded** like MY mother!!

I told her yeah, babies don't like it much either!!  And as I predicted the thing she found MOST palatable today was watermelon!  (she's always like fruit better than anything). 

So -- progress is beginning at least. 

When I talked to my Dad I reminded him "Remeber -- this is MOM we're talking about.  Even when she's well she'd rather have fruit and carby things like potato rather than meat.  So that's probably going to sound better to her now than 'hot meat' which is never ever something she lkes!" -- he admitted I was right so maybe it will help him tempt her to eat a bit (I hope!)