Weight Loss Surgery - Jiff update

hi everyone!

gotta tell you all that i'm going to be a bit scarce over the next couple of days. Mom had a small stroke yesterday, and i need to deal with it.

don't worry, i'll check in when i can, but i can't make any promises here.

Oh, honey....sorry to hear that. Hugs for you!

good luck with your mom. did it leave her weak on any side?

prayers being sent your way for you and your mom! :angel:

Aw, Jiff, I am so sorry! :hug: Praying for you!

Jiff, I'm sorry to hear this :hug:

Beautiful Jiff, you and mom are in my prayers. She's so lucky to have you. :love: I pray the stroke doesn't have any effect on her. :hug:

Jiffy, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I'll be keeping both of you in my prayers and hope she has a complete recovery. :hug:

My thoughts with you, dear! :hug:

aw shucks girls. here's the update - so far. it's affected her left side - left side of face is sagging, and there's weakness and decreased sensation in her left arm and hand, but she can move them. the left leg doesn't seem to be moving very much, so that's a concern. it's been impossible to get an accurate neuro exam because (1) the alzheimer's and (2) the ativan that they had her on so they could get an MRI. they'll have to wait until that wears off [and she then becomes unmanageable!] in order to evaluate her properly.

physical therapy, speech, and occupational therapy have all seen her, and are making plans for her. the social worker is coordinating the placement into the 'rehab' center that we'd chosen for her nursing home care ANYWAY. we'd decided that the time had come to place her because of the alzheimer's and this event actually makes it easier.

that's all i know right now. i'm tired. the dog is SOOOOOO sad - sleeping on mom'sside of the bed, on the pillow. the cat is upset, and seems to have devoted herself to taking care of the dog.

i've stopped eating, mostly because of the antibiotic for my sinuses,but that's just as well!!! i feel like my system has returned to like 6 months post-op and i've re-set my dump-o-meter.

all is as well as it can be. and thank you all!!!!!

:hug: Sending strength and well wishes your way.

Dear girl... much love and many prayers for you and your Mom. :grouphug:
Please keep us posted, Jiff. And you look after yourself as well. :hug:

Wanted to let you know that a lot of :hug::hug: go out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

jiff
hugs to you and your little family and know i am sending prayers and lighting a candle for your strength through ordeal. We all are here for you.

Jiffy.. I'm so sorry :cry:

If you need ANYTHING, and I mean ANYTHING you let me know, I"m only 5 minutes away from you :hug:

Love you !!
Leenie

Jif! Please let me know if there's ANYTHING I can do for you! I am out of work and at your disposal! :hug:

Sending love and prayers your way. :grouphug:
Love, Carol

Jif,
My prayers are with you, your mom, and the rest of your family. This is a tough hump to get over, but YOU need to take care of yourself or you'll be in hospital too. Force yourself to eat/drink what you need to stay healthy--Protein, vitamins, etc.

Jiff:
:hug: I'll be saying a novena for you and your Mom! Our Thoughts and prayers are with you honey. Please don't hesitate if you need anything! Remember to take care of you!!!

Jiff: So sorry about your mom. I'll pray for God's grace and guidance during this time. Ask him to guide the doctors and give you comfort.

HI Jiff,I am so sorry.My prayers are with you and your family.
take care
Kim e:hug:

i can't begin to tell you what a nightmare this weekend was with the extremely poor nursing care. will try to come back later and rant!

thank you all!!!!