My mom had emergency bypass surgery this morning...

I got the call right as I got into work this morning. Her prognosis is very poor.
I'm at a loss ... completely.
I'm leaving first thing tomorrow.

My father had quadruple bypass two years ago and came through just fine.

Please know that we are thinking of you, and keep us posted whenever you get a chance. What a terrible, shocking thing for you.:hug:

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My sister-in-law's mother had bypass surgery last year. She's doing fine now. Much love and luck to you and your mother.

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You are not alone

the prognosis is wrong? Will be sending comforting thoughts your way. So stressful I know... ((hugs))

recovery will be successful. It's so good that you will be able to be with her.

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we all hope she`ll pull thru..be sure to keep us updated.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

He spent 6 days in the ICU, but is now in a heart surgery ward and improving every day. They are actually beginning to talk about him coming home...

Please hold on to your hope, and please know that no matter how bad it looks when they have all those tubes and whatnot, that they can and often DO get better.

I doubt they'd have done surgery at all if they seriously felt your Mom was not gonna get better or lead a better quality of life after a bypass. This is seriously creepy stuff and people frequently get so freaked out they don't hear any optimism at all when they are talking to the Docs. I'm hoping that is the case for your mom.

My heart to you and yours, and feel free to get hold of me if you need to vent to someone who understands and has been thru it recently.


Laura

My thoughts are with you.

Take care of yourself as much as you can right now.

If you need anything from CT DUers -- let us know.

Both of my parents had emergency bypass surgery in a 3 month period. My dad is much older and hit a few rough spots, but he's good now and exercises an hour or more every day -- he's still a bit underweight, but he's fine. My mother came through very well although she was near death -- they said she would have been gone in a week if they hadn't done the surgery. This surgery can be a real life-saver and quality of life saver. I'll be thinking of your mom and hoping for good news.

It means so much to me. :hug:

are coming your way for your mom and family. :hug:

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I hope everything goes well :hug:

I'll say a prayer for her and you. Take care.

Bypass surgery has gotten to the point that it's practically "routine surgery." Many people recover and go on to live full lives for a long time. Though they usually don't last quite that long, my father's bypass lasted more than 20 years! Do your best to stay strong for your mom.


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I PMed you back, so you'll see what's up here and why I wasn't around today. :cry:
My mom had something last month, a rare spinal condition and came an inch from being paralyzed. It's so hard when it's our moms. I will send all my prayers/postive energy you way. Like I said, call me anytime tomorrow. :pals: :loveya:

I missed the part about you leaving tomorrow. My brain has been out of sorts today. Have a safe trip. :hug:

That is so hard... please take care... :hug: :hug:

Blessings on you as you travel, blessings on your mother as she heals, blessings on the hospital staff to be gentle and observant, blessings on all in your path today and tomorrow to hear what you cannot say and be gentle.

If you need a shoulder to lean on PM me.

I went through some very hard times with my Mom.

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I wish you both the best.

One should consider emergency bypass surgery a GOOD thing. The alternative is sudden death.

This means a serious problem was found and treated. It's nasty surgery, but mainly because of the damage done to the leg and sternum, not the heart. It's painful the first few days, but gets better quickly. My dad had it years ago and it saved his life. My bf's father had it last year and he's doing great.

Best wishes you you and Mom.