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Not sure what to do !!!

Not sure what to do !!!

Got a question , a problem , kind of ?? @Former-Member , @Appleblossom , @outlander , @Determined , @Faith-and-Hope , @Jacques , @PeppiPatty , @Owlunar , @Sophie1 , @Sophia1

unsure what to do as mum has been in hospital for nearly 4 weeks so far after her hip surgery and as well as having reoccurring bowel obstructions

mr shaz and my cousins think my mum is scared of going back to her house

been getting the house rearranged and sorted for her to come back home

I have been visiting her everyday and sometimes I wonder if she is developing dementain

got a transistion appt to develope a home plan for the near future , I am asking my aunty to be there with me

I sometimes think she is not ready to go home

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@Shaz51.... I've got a feeling that whatever decision you made about the weekend away, you'd be double guessing yourself as to whether you'd done the right thing. I agree with what others have said, that you need to look after yourself, but I know from my own experience that it's not an easy decision. xxx

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@Shaz51

Thinking of you 🙏

What ever you do this weekend I trust you can find some rest and recharge. Not easy at the moment I'm sure 🧡

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Very very true @Smc @Determined

We are going today after work and seeing mum

We will be back on Sunday xxxx

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The doctor today has suggested to start the procedure for mum to stay at the hospital permanently

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Oh I see @Shaz51 😔 Things seem to be moving quickly. Have you got results back from the MRI yet? Or did I miss hearing that? Also, how was your weekend away?

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Mri showed that she has a stomach aneurysm which was giving her lots of pain @Emelia8 , @Paperdaisy

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That's a big step @Shaz51 but maybe not so unexpected. There'd be big emotions for all of you. Take your time, and trust the process and supports that are offered... the family dynamics are shifting gear and there'll be changes for all of you. Your mum may be angry, fearful, grieving but breathe through it, and don't take on shame or guilt when you're doing your best for her. You have the support of so many forum friends and your lovely mr shaz. Dad was in care for 5 years, getting help I couldn't have given (especially while working) but I visited and supported him throughout.

Take care. Sending love and strength

Dimity

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sorry @Shaz51 I wasn’t around for you. Your poor mum must be in a lot of pain.

did you go away in the end?

i understand how this is so difficult

your mum is in good care

loving hugs to you @Shaz51

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Hello my awesome sister @BlueBay

Yes we did go away for 2 nights -- very nice and never long enough xxx

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Wow mum is fighting this all the way 😪😪

Ohh myyyy !!!!!!

Even my mum's sister is putting her foot down

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