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Further update:
in my daily morning video call Thursday morning with my mom, she was leaning to have surgery. Then she spoke with the neurosurgeon and he detailed the surgery, risks, and possible complications. Mom then flipped her decision to not have surgery and go out on Her own terms. I respect her decision 100% , but I was devastated. Then that evening my dad's old Partner from their Dr. Practice called my mom and told her "Fran you can't do this. Please. You are still vibrant and have much to live for. The Dr always tells you the worst first. Give it a shot....go for the home run and if it doesn't work out you can then invoke your right to die. Mom changed her mind again. We had a conference call with the surgeon and he detailed what she has, what he thinks he can do etc etc. She signed the consent forms and we are waiting a surgery date; likely in a couple weeks. The surgery is expected to last 12-14 hours and it is incredibly risky and delicate. He won't be able to remove it all, but we are hoping he can reduce the spinal compression and give her back a modicum of quality of life. I can not imagine what she went through this week, as I was a wreck.....barely able to eat and only sleeping about 2 hrs a day. I am so proud of how she is handling this...she is my hero. To give you an idea of how lucky she is....the fall that broke her leg and even a hard sudden slam on the brake in a car could kill her. I am so fortunate to be able to fly home for a visit and be there for the surgery.
i will let you know the date when i have it. I am going to the beach to spend the Easter weekend with my son. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and wish you and yours a Happy Easter/Passover.
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Originally posted by Panamamike View PostFurther update:
in my daily morning video call Thursday morning with my mom, she was leaning to have surgery. Then she spoke with the neurosurgeon and he detailed the surgery, risks, and possible complications. Mom then flipped her decision to not have surgery and go out on Her own terms. I respect her decision 100% , but I was devastated. Then that evening my dad's old Partner from their Dr. Practice called my mom and told her "Fran you can't do this. Please. You are still vibrant and have much to live for. The Dr always tells you the worst first. Give it a shot....go for the home run and if it doesn't work out you can then invoke your right to die. Mom changed her mind again. We had a conference call with the surgeon and he detailed what she has, what he thinks he can do etc etc. She signed the consent forms and we are waiting a surgery date; likely in a couple weeks. The surgery is expected to last 12-14 hours and it is incredibly risky and delicate. He won't be able to remove it all, but we are hoping he can reduce the spinal compression and give her back a modicum of quality of life. I can not imagine what she went through this week, as I was a wreck.....barely able to eat and only sleeping about 2 hrs a day. I am so proud of how she is handling this...she is my hero. To give you an idea of how lucky she is....the fall that broke her leg and even a hard sudden slam on the brake in a car could kill her. I am so fortunate to be able to fly home for a visit and be there for the surgery.
i will let you know the date when i have it. I am going to the beach to spend the Easter weekend with my son. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and wish you and yours a Happy Easter/Passover.
Again Best of Luck to you allLife is too short to drink cheap beer :beer:
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This will be my last Update:
unfortunately my my mom has really gone down hill since last Friday. She called off the surgery yesterday and is planning to go out on her own terms. I am flying back this weekend to spend some time with her and say goodbye before she invokes her right to die. I cried when I Face timed with her today and she kicked my ass. We Will be planning her Celebration of Life this weekend as a family. She is the strongest person I have ever known. I will miss her dearly.
Thanks for all all the thoughts, prayers, and mojo.....it meant a lot...more than I can say.
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Originally posted by Panamamike View PostThis will be my last Update:
unfortunately my my mom has really gone down hill since last Friday. She called off the surgery yesterday and is planning to go out on her own terms. I am flying back this weekend to spend some time with her and say goodbye before she invokes her right to die. I cried when I Face timed with her today and she kicked my ass. We Will be planning her Celebration of Life this weekend as a family. She is the strongest person I have ever known. I will miss her dearly.
Thanks for all all the thoughts, prayers, and mojo.....it meant a lot...more than I can say.
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Originally posted by Panamamike View PostThis will be my last Update:
unfortunately my my mom has really gone down hill since last Friday. She called off the surgery yesterday and is planning to go out on her own terms. I am flying back this weekend to spend some time with her and say goodbye before she invokes her right to die. I cried when I Face timed with her today and she kicked my ass. We Will be planning her Celebration of Life this weekend as a family. She is the strongest person I have ever known. I will miss her dearly.
Thanks for all all the thoughts, prayers, and mojo.....it meant a lot...more than I can say.Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
The Wasted Decade is done.
Build Back Better.
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Hard times. Try to make the best of what time you have left. Make the memories as positive as possible.
Lost both my parents to cancer. I was in college when I lost my mom.
Stay strong for her and your family.
Peace.
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Originally posted by Panamamike View PostThanks sooo much guys. Uffff, this is so hard to type....
Although she has only seen the neurosurgeon and not the oncologist, he is not hopeful. The tumour is massive and in about the worst position possible. I have been advised to prepare to fly back to say good-bye as quickly as possible. Hug your loved ones ladies and gentlemen, you never know when that may no longer be possible. 18 months ago my favourite bro (love all 3, but yeah I said it....he was frickin the best person I have ever known) died in my apartment and now I am making arrangements to go home to say goodbye to my mom. life is not fair and nothing is given. pls don't take things for granted. Bury any hatchets, be real and true to those u love and honestly make sure they know how much u love them. I am grateful for the opportunity to actually be able to do this.
Peace to u all.....
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