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Saturday, June 13, 2009

Prayers Needed Sister-In-Law Had Major Stroke

I have two sisters-in-law, one is 51 and the other is 60, and they are both my husband's sisters. The 60 year old has been mentally challenged since the age of 4. She had a major stroke on Monday and I just don't know what to think of the decisions the doctors are making. After the first round of MRI's the doctors said she had bleeding and swelling in her brain and that she was in critical condition. The doctor said that even though she can move her arms and legs, respond and answer questions with a yes or no the patient may start to deteriorate with paralyzes and cardiac arrest. They did a swallowing test and I guess she passed it so she has been given purred food and water with Thick It so she won't get any liquid or food into her lungs. Doctors said that if liquids or food start going into the lungs she can develop pneumonia. On Thursday she developed a fever which comes and goes, then yesterday she was moved to a rehab hospital and was made to walk with the walker and do some exercises. Saturday she had a bad day with gagging, not eating much and shaking hands. I just find it hard to understand why she was moved out of the hospital so quickly if she is still considered critical. My 51 year old sister is under so much stress right now with having the 94 year old father who is oxygen dependent waiting at home worrying about what's going on. We live 350 miles away so my hubby flew over there to help out for the week. Luckily there are two brothers who live close by who will have to help. I just hope my stressed out SIL won't end up sick herself. AY AY AY!

8 comments:

Joyce said...

Sorry to hear about your family health problems. It is indeed important that the care-givers don't over do it and get sick as well.

GlorV1 said...

I will include them in my prayer's and I will ask my friend yaya to also pray for them. Sorry about these heartaches you are having Estee. Try to stay strong.

Anonymous said...

Terrible! Hang in there! Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

Marla said...

Thoughts, prayers and happy thoughts sent your way.

His Office, My Studio said...

I am sending my prayers and blessing to your sister-in-law and family.

GlorV1 said...

Hi Estee. Just popping in to say hi and hope that your sis in law is doing a little better. Thoughts are with you.

Angie in SoCal said...

Hello, Estee - praying for your sister! Keep us posted.

Angie

GlorV1 said...

Hope your s/inlaws are doing better. In the meantime, I have the "One Lovely Blog Award" waiting for you at my blog. Please pick up when you get a chance. Take care and my best to your family.