My mom just went into the hospital this afternoon with

[madinmaryland]

a broken hip. She has dementia and is in serious pain. She has surgery first thing in the morning. Any thoughts and prayers would be welcome.

Than kls

:cry:

[Swede]

1. Good luck to you and yours.

Dad broke both of his,at different times. The operation is done quite quickly.

[madinmaryland]

8. That's what my dad was told.

We can only hope.

Thanks!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear madinmaryland...

Oh, sweetie, that has to be tough...

For someone to have dementia and be in pain. Yikes. She's hurting and can't understand why, or what's happening or being done to her...

My best vibes to your mom and to you...I hope it all goes smoothly and that she will recover quickly!

Please take care of yourself...

:hug:

[madinmaryland]

10. Thank you, CalPeggy.

The dementia is the worst. It has been he** for her the last couple of years. So young to be struck by that disease.

:hugs:

[havocmom]

3. healing vibes heading her way

strength and calm to you.

[Digit]

4. All the best to you and your mom

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[one_voice]

5. Oh no...

it's probably very frightening for her, and you as well.

My grandmother fell and broke her hip, she was in early stages of Alzheimers, I saw the confusion mixed with pain, it's heartbreaking.

Good thoughts and vibes headed to you. Healing vibes for your mom.

Good luck with the surgery tomorrow. :hug:

[Dystopian]

6. So sad...sorry to hear this....

madinmaryland:hug:
Will keep your beloved mother in my thoughts and prayers...
I know how difficult this is...
Sending love and light to your mother....



My best wishes for you and your family...
Praying that all goes well...

peace~

[flvegan]

7. Shit, I'm sorry to hear that.

Hoping your mom comes out of this with minimal pain.

[madinmaryland]

9. Thank you, flvegan.

We are hoping that she comes through with the least pain also. Given the condition she is in, one really doesn't know.

Thank you again for your concern, flvegan.

[glinda]

11. yes. good thoughts coming your way for you and your mom.

[kimi]

12. Ah, I'll be thinking of her

Best wishes to her and the whole family.

[blogslut]

13. May your mom get through

as quickly and painlessly as possible. :hi:

[Capn Sunshine]

14. good wishes to you and family

no fun I know. Hope for the best.

[tango-tee]

15. Best wishes and vibes are on their way to Mom and you.

Is this what the kitteh picture request was about? The rough evening you had?

Dear madinmaryland, here is a big, big hug :hug:

[LeftishBrit]

16. Very best thoughts to your mother!

[hippywife]

17. I'm so sorry for all of you, mad.

What a heart wrenching thing Alz is to begin with, and then to add further injury.

Wishing you strength and the best care possible for your mom. I hope she is surrounded by the most compassionate caregivers as she goes through this.

:hug:

[bluethruandthru]

18. Thinking of you and your mom this morning

and wishing you the best!

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

19. I'm sorry

wishing you and your mom peace. I hope they can relieve your mom's pain. :hug:

[Flaxbee]

20. I'm so sorry, mad ...

All good vibes going to your mom, you, your dad and family. :hug:

[Sheltiemama]

21. Same thing happened to my aunt.

She fell out of bed her second night in the geriatric psych unit. She healed remarkably well, and I hope your mother does, too.

[OhioChick]

22. Good thoughts and prayers for your Mother and Family...

:hug:

[foxfeet]

23. Good vibes en route to you all!

[madinmaryland]

24. Thanks everyone.

She had surgery this morning and it went very well.

:hi:

[WinkyDink]

25. {{madinmaryland and Mom-madinmaryland}}

[lunatica]

26. Best wishes and positive thoughts to your mom and you

[LeftyFingerPop]

27. madinmaryland...

I'm glad the surgery went well, and I wish your mom the best. I wish you the best also...you're a good son.

[Demoiselle]

28. I'm so sorry.

Best wishes, prayers and good vibes on their way.

[TK421]

29. Sending positive vibes to your mom...I'm sure everything will turn out OK

:thumbsup:

[elleng]

30. Here are mine.

:grouphug:

Same happened to my mom some years ago, and things went well. Something to keep in mind, especially with current dementia: emotional 'reaction' to the anesthesia can be startling. I stayed with her as she recovered, even slept with her.

[applegrove]

31. Keep a close eye on her as she recovers. Sometimes a broken hip is the straw that breaks the camels

back where older people are concerned. So sorry.

[Maccagirl]

32. Of course you have my prayers and all healing light to your mom

I pray her surgery is successful and her pain subsides quickly.

[Broken_Hero]

33. I'm very sorry to hear

about this, I hope that things work out for you, and your mother. :hug:

[nytemare]

34. My grandmother broke her hip at about 89 years of age...

She was also suffering from Alzheimer's, and was suffering quite a bit of dementia. She had to have hip replacement surgery. She made it through the surgery just fine.


It was a hard situation to deal with, because the doctors all tell you of the dangers of surgery. We were all concerned for her. Luckily, she was a "feisty old broad" (her words). She had to be feisty, though, as a Redskins fan. ;)

My thoughts are with you, especially as someone who has dealt with a family member suffering from dementia. I am sure you will be there for her, just make sure someone is there for you as well. Perhaps you have a co-worker or friend who has dealt with having a relative with dementia or Alzheimer's. Sometimes, just having someone to listen is a great thing.

:hug:

[Haole Girl]

35. Any updates?

Hope the surgery went well & she is not in so much pain now.

:hug:

[madinmaryland]

38. Oh. I should have highlighted my earlier response...

The surgery went very well. She will be medicated for a few days. Thank you for asking.

:hi:

[Forkboy]

36. Sorry to hear that.

My mother just broke her hip two weeks ago as well.

Hope your mother is feeling better soon!

[madinmaryland]

39. Seems to be a very common occurance. How is your

mother doing? My wife's mother broke her hip a few years back. She was zonked out for a couple of weeks and then into therapy for a few weeks. She's back to normal self now (ugh!). She can't hear well, and gets pissed at my wife when she can't hear her. It's almost a Laurel and Hardy scene when they talk on the phone!

:D

[Forkboy]

41. The nurses said she healed faster than any patient they had seen before.

Which is amazing, as she's also recovering from brain surgery to remove a tumor last month. She broke her hip in the hospital parking lot as she was going in for radiation. She just came home on Friday after a week in a rehab facility, and when I spoke to her she was in good spirits despite all she's dealing with. She has chemo coming up in a couple of weeks, so any day she spends in a good mood is a good day, because the worst is yet to come.

My mother hears just fine, and yet our conversations are also like Laurel and Hardy. :D

[SalmonChantedEvening]

37. Vibes and warm thoughts for all madinmaryland

:hug: loveya: :hug:

[WCGreen]

40. I do hope evrything works out okay...

I just had a time with my MIL who had dementia and was suffering. You could see how frightened she was. I felt so bad for her.

I can't imagine what that must be like.