Thank you for all your good wishes for Mum and us on yesterday's post. It really means a lot and I will pass them on to Mum when I next see her.
She had an emergency flexible sigmoidoscopy the morning after her admittance to hospital after they had run various tests throughout the night. The procedure although giving her a 50/50% chance of survival went well. It was really slightly worrying to agree to, but the odds were 100% against losing her without it, so myself and my brother just had to say yes. It was the only way the consultant thought it possible to get to the twisted section of her bowel and hopefully untwist it. It worked and her pain was relieved almost immediately.
She is now on oxygen and two drips, and being monitored closely by staff on the ward. Our NHS is brilliant.
Right that' enough medical stuff ... I hate it.
I don't dwell on things, or worry about them ahead of time, it does no good and helps no one, in fact it just makes you live through problems twice. The best thing we can do is to carry on as normal and do what we can, while helping those that need help.
Normal service will be resumed tomorrow!! 😀
Sue xx
Glad to hear she's on the mend, sounds so painful for her. How does one get a twisted bowel? I envy you, I'm afraid I'm a worrier by nature, always have been :-(
ReplyDeleteMum was always a worrier too, it got her nowhere so I suppose I picked up on that from a very early age. As they say 'Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but gets you nowhere!' So I don't bother.
DeleteFrom what the consultant said it's getting more and more common in the elderly, who have smaller appetites and bad diets. They therefore have weakened bowel and intestinal walls which can collapse and twist. I think I'll stick with my new double breakfasts and weetabix, and hope to keep healthy.
I agree a twisted bowel does sound painful. Hopefully she recovers swiftly. I know I also worry a lot about my mother the older she gets.
ReplyDeleteIt was painful for sure, her abdomen swelled up so quickly it was astonishing. Do what you can for your mother, and be ready to be there for her when necessary, but do try not to worry about things you have no control over. xx
DeleteGlad the procedure went well and your Mum is free of pain. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThat was the main thing. Seeing someone close to you in a lot of pain is not easy is it.
DeleteGlad your Mum is recovering. It's a good attitude not to worry needlessly but often easier said than done.
ReplyDeleteIt can be, but my Dad was never a worrier and I think that I take more after my Dad than my Mum. He was a good practical example for me.
DeleteA twisted bowel is enormously painful, according to my mother who was a nurse in the 50s. I'm so glad they were able to do something simpler than full blown surgery. Good decision on your part!
ReplyDeletePrayers for recovery for all of you.
Full blown surgery was not an option, she would not have survived the anaesthetic. Thank you. xx
DeleteI'm so happy to hear your mums treatment was a success & she's been looked after well by the nhs. It's been such a worrying time for you but your don't dwell motto is a good one (Matthew 6v27 Who of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his life span?).
ReplyDeleteHope ya mum makes a full recovery & is home soon 😊
Thanks for the explanation of what a twisted bowel is and the possibilities for treatment.
ReplyDeleteSo glad things went well for your Mum.
I'm a terrible worrier too, and you are right, what a waste of time and life it is.
Alison in Devon x