Gram's not doing well again

Lori, I'm a bit late to this thread too but I wanted you to know I'm keeping your Gram in my prayers.  Just reading the posts between you & Tracy when describing your Gram... she sounds so much like my mamaw!  She's so cute at times I could just pinch her cheeks just like she used to pinch mine when I was little lol  Be strong and keep the faith! 

Well, got the results of the tests back--no GI bleeding--it's coming from the infected hip.  So, they are going to plan the surgery but probably will send her home tomorrow.  It's gonna be a tough next few months with this.  My mom is a mess!  [&:]
 
Thank you all so much. 

Lori, I logged on tonight and came right to the Spiritual Circle to see if you'd posted the results of your Gram's GI tests.  I'm glad they ruled out anything more than the existing infection.  Not that it's good news that surgery is ahead for her, but at least she doesn't have to face an additional, equally serious condition.  I hope she remains comfortable and in good spirits as she awaits the surgery date.  I'll continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori, continuing to keep your Gram in my prayers.  Glad it wasn't GI bleeding but so sorry she has to go thru another surgery.  Keeping you and your mom in our prayers too, stay strong and keep us updated!

Thank you all.  Here's the latest--
 
My mom called today and said last night instead of sending her home they sent her back to the same nursing home she was in a few months back.  She isn't bleeding from the GI areas but she is still losing blood and they had to transfuse her again.  That's a total for 4 pints in a week. [&:]
 
So, they thought she'd be safer there instead of home alone.  Tomorrow my mom is going to go over everything with the doctors and decide who will do the surgery--my mom said she might want a couple of other doctors to see her first for their opinion.  My mom is really afraid she's not going to make it thru this and is trying to prepare me. 
 
I'm trying to remain positive but tonight at the grocery store I was looking for snacks for DH and I.  And, my eyes caught some little mini Table Talk pies, remember those?  My gram loves those and it made me start tearing up.  I was going to bring her one but then I thought better of it because she's not supposed to be eating sugar.  And, I know she's eat it if I brought it to her, LOL!

Lori, thank you for the update.  I've been thinking of you and your Gram this weekend.  It seems like a good idea for her to go the nursing home temporarily -- she'll get more attentive care around the clock than if she were at home alone, even with all of you checking in on her.
 
Isn't it odd how the littlest things can be what makes emotion come to the surface from where we've been keeping it so carefully contained?  I'm often caught off guard by some pretty unexpected small things that cause me a flurry of fighting back tears when I'm in an "inappropriate" public place for them.
 
It'd be helpful for another doctor or two to give their opinion of the best course of action -- the more informed decision your Mom and Gram can make, the better.  I'll continue to send good vibes her way.  There's got to be some positive energy out there now, after the Pats' win today!  We were supposed to go see my MIL for lunch, but we didn't want to miss the game, so we changed our plan to pick her up for dinner instead!

Thanks for the update Lori.  I know that the waiting and worrying can be the very hardest part, but I think the decision to move her to another care facility will be the best for her.  I hope that you find out some positive news today about her condition.  Like Tracy said, the things that can trigger an emotional feeling are oftenn surprising.  I'm sure you're struggling to hold it together and not worry, but be sure to take good care of yourself during this time too.

I've been checking back everyday, she is  in my prayers everyday.

Lori, I'm getting to this thread late, but your Grandmother will surely be in my prayers.
 
Joyce

Thank you all very, very much.  I'll be speaking with my mom later and possibly Grandma if I can get her on the phone.  Apparently, she's the social butterfly at the home, LOL!  They have her on an "independent" wing of the home so it's all people who pretty much need care and can't be alone but are not really "sick" per se, so she's got a lot of good company.  And, she can go outside and things like that. 
 
Thanks, again!
 
 

Lori, I'm glad to hear that Grandma is in a good facility.  It sounds like her spirits are good and thats so very important.
 
Continued prayers for Grandma (and family) and more hugs coming your way.

Lori, keeping your social butterfly in my prayers! []

Thank you all so much!!
 
Here is a picture of me, my DH and Gram at our wedding.  This was 10/12/03.[]

Just a quick note to say that our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your grandmother.
 
And, you're gorgeous. Absolutely. Great dark hair and great eyes.
 
Just gorgeous.

You're still in my thoughts, Lori.