I’ve been on denial for almost a week.
The MRI done on my mother last Friday Thursday showed a tumor in her brain–specifically, a glioblastoma. The diagnosis was confirmed the following morning.
Because reasons, it was only about an hour ago that the neurosurgeon finally met with my siblings. My mother will be having surgery tomorrow morning, starting sometime around 11:00-11:30 am Eastern. Barring complications, she should be in recovery about four hours later.
Any good thoughts or prayers you may spare for her wellbeing, are deeply appreciated.
Thank you.
Update: couldn’t do the procedure, because her blood pressure spiked too high and too long. On waiting mode until a geriatric cardiologist can evaluate her, see if the surgery can happen at all. If not, determine course of action.
Thank you, again, from the bottom of my heart, for your good wishes and prayers. She’s alive, awake, and resting, and that’s already a victory in the circumstances. Thank you.
What a horrible tense time for you all. I’m sending good thoughts for complete removal of the tumor and no complications. *hugs*
Ah willa, thank you.
Thank you.
Oh, I’m praying for your mum and you and the best outcome possible.
Thank you, Miss Bates :hugs:
You’ve got ’em. I’m rooting for complete tumor removal, no complications, and a good prognosis.
Thank you, Ms Deirdre, much appreciated.
((Hugs))
Thank you, and :hugs: back, Ms Erin!
Huge huge hugs to you and your mom. ❤
Ah, Mad, thank you!
(And hugs back to you and your daughters)
You will be in my prayers throughout the day tomorrow and in the upcoming weeks and months. May your Mother receive the best possible outcome and have unyielding strength for the fight ahead.
Thank you, Julaine :hug: thank you.
I am so sorry to hear this…. My thoughts are with your family, and my hopes for your mother’s speedy recovery.
Thank you.
Ugh, what a horribly tense time this must be for your whole family! Love and hugs to all of you and happy, healing thoughts to Mom.
Thank you, Wendy (it is) Hugs back.
Prayers, hugs and hope. To your mom and all your family. Any support we can offer, please let us know.
Thank you, Lori.
And right back at you, my dear *hug*
I’m so sorry to hear this. 2016 is turning out to be a bummer of a year. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. (((Hugs)))
Many, many hugs to you, Carolyn–and yes, what an awful year this has been.
AL that is shocking news but I will be keeping all things crossed down here for your mum and sending best wishes, prayers and some good karma in your direction. ((HUGS))
Thank you, so much, Lea *hug*
My heart is with you and your family and friends. I hope everything will be as good as it can be.
Un enorme abrazo desde el otro lado del charco.
Gracias mil, Bona; como puedes imaginarte, ha sido super dificil. Te lo agradezco de corazon.
Adding my good wishes and prayers for your mum and your family. *big hugs*
Thank you, Kat.
Sending good wishes to you and your mum – fingers crossed for a good outcome for her.
Thank you, they are much appreciated.
Adding my good wishes and hugs. I know only too well what it’s like to be the family member in another country when something like this happens. It’s hard being on the end of the phone.
Ms Jones, you so nailed it! It’s truly painful. Thank you for your good wishes.
Just came here to check out your TBR Challenge post to see this note. I’m so sorry about your mom. SUCH a difficult place to be, worrying terribly about her. I wish her and you all the best!
Thank you, Keira; all of you have been so very kind to me. It helps, a lot.
I’m so sorry to hear about what’s happening with your mom. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Thank you, Lynn, they are much appreciated.