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ribbit1019
05-11-2006, 12:12 AM
A quick update. The power of the BBB pulls through once again. :) Thank you to everyone for your positive thoughts and prayers she pulled through the surgery very well. Much to our surprise she was discharged this afternoon. Her carotid artery was 90% blocked and the surgery was pushed back a couple of hours and then took an hour longer to do, but even with those delays she is doing well enough that they are letting her go home. Thank you so much!!!!

Christy

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My grandmother is 85 as of May 10th. Yesterday mid-day my dad called to see if we could come over to the house and bring cake and ice cream. My grandfather answered and told him not to come up since she was in the hospital.

On Monday she had a stroke and has been in the hospital since. My grandfather did not call my father. My dad is beyond hurt that his father didn't call him to let him know that she was sick. Apparently my grandfather thought she would be coming home very quickly, obviously this is not the case. I can't fathon why he didn't call other than age setting in (he will be 85 in July).

Tomorrow at 2pm they are operating on one of her arteries to clear the blockage. I have second hand info and my mom is not so medically savvy so I am not sure of the specifics. I do remember that she had this done 10 years ago and the surgeon said it was a rough surgery. I am hoping that there have been advancements in this medicine in the last 10 years that will avoid any complications, please keep her in your thoughts!

I know there are lots of requests floating around, I appreciate any good vibes.

Christy
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kedss
05-11-2006, 12:53 AM
Big hugs, Christy, hope things go well for her.
hez
05-11-2006, 05:51 AM
Prayers headed your way. Hugs, too!
Wife_and_mommy
05-11-2006, 05:52 AM
Oh gosh. We just went through this.

Big hugs to you. Will be thinking of you.



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juliasmom05
05-11-2006, 06:31 AM
Christy, sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

Marci

Mom to Julia 4/05
bcky2
05-11-2006, 06:46 AM
Christy, i will keep your grandma and the rest of your family in my thoughts. i hope that the surgery goes well and she has a fast recovery.
annasmom
05-11-2006, 07:07 AM
Oh Christy, I am so sorry!

Try to be patient with your grandfather. My friend just recently went through this with her parents. Her mother and father refused to call an ambulance even though her father was showing clear signs of a stroke, and they should have known better -- her father is a doctor, her mother a nurse. It is really hard to know how you will react in such a sad and stressful situation, and then you have the age factor thrown in. I will be thinking of you and your family.
psophia17
05-11-2006, 08:13 AM
Sending tons of good thoughts your family's way - and healing vibes to your grandmother. Big hugs!!!
BaileyBea
05-11-2006, 08:46 AM
Sending you prayers and a big ((HUG)). I pray all goes well with the surgery. Take care and let us know how she's doing.
s_gosney
05-11-2006, 08:52 AM
I will be thinking of and praying for your grandmother and the rest of your family. Hugs to you!
pb&j
05-11-2006, 09:04 AM
Christy, I'll be thinking of you and your family. FWIW, a few years ago, my mom had to be hospitalized in the middle of the night, and was incredibly ill, and my dad didn't call me or my sister to tell us. They "didn't want to worry us," but really I think they were in denial about how serious it really was. It may be your grandfather's using some denial to cope with it - if he doesn't tell anyone, then maybe it's not true, KWIM? I'm sure your dad is hurt, but go easy on your grandfather.

-Ry,
mom to Emma, stillborn 11/04/04
and Max, 01/05/06

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buddyleebaby
05-11-2006, 12:00 PM
Hugs, Christy.
Corie
05-11-2006, 12:29 PM
Christy,

I am thinking of you and your family!
especially your grandma!
mommyoftwo
05-12-2006, 01:13 PM
Christy,

I'm so glad to hear that everything went well. Some prayers for a quick and easy recovery are headed your way.
mommyoftwo
05-12-2006, 01:13 PM
Christy,

I'm so glad to hear that everything went well. Some prayers for a quick and easy recovery are headed your way.
jennifer_r
05-12-2006, 02:03 PM
Glad to hear the surgery went well - hope her recovery goes well.

Jennifer

Mom to:
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Adelaide 8/23/04
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jennifer_r
05-12-2006, 02:03 PM
Glad to hear the surgery went well - hope her recovery goes well.

Jennifer

Mom to:
Christopher 12/29/89
Adelaide 8/23/04
Bronwyn 11/9/05

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mudder17
05-12-2006, 03:52 PM
Christy, I'm sorry I missed this! I haven't been around that much. I'm so glad to hear your grandmother pulled through the surgery well. I will be praying for a quick recovery for her.


Eileen

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