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"Quality of life"......a gift that just keeps on giving.
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Update re my son. I found him Monday afternoon on the kitchen floor unconscious. Called 911, took him to Mayo hospital ED. He was admitted to hospital for 2 days. Brought him home yesterday after a tough two days. I had a couple of serious meltdowns, my friends. I lost it when chatting w/a doc and my son. Got better in time, but deeply exhausted from the long years and pain. He came home yesterday, not ok. I took him back to hospital ED this morning. He's shut down with all these years of pain. He's admitted to the progressive floor, medical, neuro, etc. working together to help this man. He's finally, after 18 years!!!!!!! getting the help from professionals he desperately must have. Thank you Mayo!!!
He has a sitter 24/7 to help, so I was able to come home tonight, then back in the morning to help. I have a bunch of information the docs need, so I need to be there to answer questions.
Therefore, my friends, I'm signing off for a bit. Focused on him and getting him better!
Blessings to all.
elizabeth
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Elizabeth, my heart and prayers are with you. I hope this coordinated care provides the help and answers both you and your son need. Your journey is a parent’s worst nightmare. Please do all you can for yourself. Nancy
Elizabeth - Sending positive thoughts for your son and you. Finally getting the right help will be a tremendous relief, I'm sure. Please take caroe of yourself too.
Sue
@ess77, Sending both you and your son hope for excellent medical help for his long years of pain and suffering. Elizabeth, he is so fortunate to have you overseeing his care and many exhausting efforts over the years in getting his best care possible. Thank goodness you are encouraged by professional help from Mayo. Please garner as much rest as you can during these incredible stressful times for you both. We'll be keeping you in our thoughts until you can once again update us. Please remember to take care of you the caregiver.
@ess77 Elizabeth, I echo what the others have said. Please take care of yourself, first. Then your son. Rest when you can, accept any assistance offered, or campaign for it if necessary.
Please know we are crowded around you, offering support and virtual hugs. Come back and let us know how everything is going, when you can.
Ginger
@ess77. Dear Elizabeth, I missed your posts and wondered/hoped you were ok. Thanks for keeping us updated on what's going on with you and your son. We've never met, but I consider you to be an unsung heroine with an indomitable spirit. You've spent so much of your life caring for others, first your mother and now your son...all while dealing with your own serious medical problems. By sharing your stories, you have touched so many people on this site who have come to care about you. I wish we could reach out and care for you as you are going through this bittersweet time...bittersweet because all you're dealing with is is so difficult and energy-draining but wonderful because your son is getting the help he needs. I hope you aren't going through this on your own and will reach out for help if you need it. The wonderful medical staff at St. Mary's saved my life a few years ago from two bleeding/spurting ulcers; and a nice Mayo social worker helped me find a rehab center to recuperate and helped with other things. I couldn't deal on my own, needed help, and help was available. You and your son are in the prayers and thoughts of quite a few people. Please take care of yourself! Nancy
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