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silenthunterstudios

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My grandmother took a nasty fall while visiting family, and, while in good spirits, she's in a real bad way. My father and his brothers drove up to see her, she's still in the hospital, and it doesn't look good. Maybe I'm just being selfish, she's 85, I still want her to stay with us, but I have prayed that the big guy will do the right thing for her. Whatever happens, I just don't want her to be in pain.
 
Prayers offered up bud

Hope your grandma does alright, and that the Lord's will is done

Tony
 
Thanks, I'm trying to get some work done or hang out here, just can't get my mind off of it. I think I'm gonna drive up there.
 
Those oldie but goddies are stronger than we give them credit for sometimes. Hope she is calm and in good spirits buddy.
 
She's on the fence, could go either way. I'm selfish, I hope she stays with us, but I'm praying for what's best for her. She is a very tough old lady.
 
Okay, I'm puzzled on this one. I just got a call, and they said that she suffered a small stroke and has congestive heart failure. I thought that meant the end. Well, thank God it doesn't, I'm very glad it doesn't mean that, but why is the hospital ready to discharge her? She's busted up pretty bad, looks like she lost a fight with a Mack truck, and has all of these afflictions. If those insurance sharks force a doctor to make a bad decision! :mad:
 
Because at that age there is probably not much they can do for congestive heart failure, or the small stroke, and the best thing for her is to get up and move around.
About the worst thing that old people can do to themselves is lounge around and not get any exercise ...the muscles start to atrophy almost immediately, and the next thing you know they're in a wheelchair ...and it's all downhill from there (no pun intended).
 
You have my prayers.

Don't be afraid to ask the doctors alot of questions. They will get annoyed, but it will let them know you are not just going to believe every word they say. It is amazing how much better care your loved one will get when they know you are not a push over. Ask me how I know. ;)
 
My mothers a nurse, we're traveling up there tomorrow to visit. My mom has been pissing off doctors for years. I've seen her, especially when my grandfather was in the hospital, running them with questions. I don't think she means any harm when she says "I'm a nurse." You can see the doctors automatically go on the defensive. :D She's not even trying to get a rise out of them, just wants to know whats going on.
 
Right On! My mom is a RN by training and has been in the health care field for 30+ years. She does not even tell the doctors she is a nurse but she knows what questions to ask. It is funny watching the Docs, because they know she knows something, but they are not sure what she knows.

The last time my daughter was in the hospital we had the Chief of Staff take "special interest" in my kid. You would not believe how things changed when he became involved. :D All it took to get him in the picture were a few "simple" questions about why her condition had deteriorated, why nothing was being done about it, and what were they going to do to get her better.

But I have not always been nice and calm either. Threatening them and being irate also works, but then they call security on you. Not so much fun that way. :D

Best of luck to you and yours and I pray she gets well soon.
 
I'm glad I went up and saw her on Saturday, she's not doing great, but not as bad as I thought. She has a big purple mark on her head from the fall, but she's in good spirits. Trying to get her into hospice care for several months. Thanks everybody!
 
Best wishes and prayers out. I hope everything goes ok. You are very lucky to still have your grandmother.
 
Thanks again guys, she came back down to good old Merlin, and is staying at Stella Maris, probably the best hospice in Baltimore. Hopefully she'll be able to get back home in a couple months.
 
Best wishes. My aunt was more like my Grandmother and lived to be 88. I miss her a lot. Great generation of people.
 
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