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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:07 PM Original message |
My mom had brain surgery, now she thinks the dog is dead and my dad is alive..... |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
1. Just let her talk to you, and when you get a chance, remind her |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:12 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. yes--just say you'll talk it all over with her when she's better. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Good advice |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
11. After my friend had brain surgery, she not only didn't know us, |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:22 PM Response to Reply #11 |
16. 36! OMG, how horrifying.... |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:26 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. We had to ransack her house to find phone numbers |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:39 PM Response to Reply #20 |
28. That's F'ed up. |
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TheDebbieDee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:40 PM Response to Reply #20 |
31. My daughters are young adults now (23 & 20 yo)...... |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 07:49 PM Response to Reply #31 |
52. This is why you need a will, so you can determine who |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:43 PM Response to Reply #20 |
35. OMG what a horrible situation. |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 07:03 PM Response to Reply #20 |
46. What a hideous person!!! |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 07:16 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. HGe told us to buy them TRAIN tickets and he would reimburse us.. |
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sicksicksick_N_tired (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:49 PM Response to Reply #11 |
38. Priceless Love!!! I am overwhelmed with your example of complete 'love'. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:55 PM Response to Reply #11 |
44. So sad! |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-19-07 02:01 AM Response to Reply #11 |
54. my deepest condolences ... |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-19-07 02:03 AM Response to Reply #54 |
55. just caught up with the posts. |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-19-07 09:02 AM Response to Reply #55 |
61. We all lost touch after while, but I think they did OK |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. that's prob. true... |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:27 PM Response to Reply #6 |
21. It happens more than you think |
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fenriswolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
3. keep her comfortable and happy |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:49 PM Response to Reply #3 |
39. Totally agree |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-19-07 03:45 AM Response to Reply #3 |
58. I was just going to say that. If it's anything like dealing with dementia |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
4. It will take some time |
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TexasBushwhacker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
7. This is rough |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:20 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. Oh my that is so sad... |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:30 PM Response to Reply #13 |
23. Well you sure have enough to deal with |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
8. If the doctors think she will improve, that's something to hang on to. |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:23 PM Response to Reply #8 |
18. Thank you, gateley, that's the worst part, seeing your mom like this...n/t |
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book_worm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
9. I think it just takes time--have you discussed this with the doctor? |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
10. My advice if you can afford it is hire someone talented with people in your mothers situation |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
12. Without knowing the details, it's hard to say how much memory she'll recover, but |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:32 PM Response to Reply #12 |
24. Thanks wienerdoggie AND ALL OF YOU, I think what's got me so coiled up... |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:40 PM Response to Reply #24 |
32. My gosh, you have a lot on your plate. I hope you have someone to lean on-- |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:48 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. My poor husband, but I try not to dump on him... |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
14. How awful for your family - I hope she gets some clarity soon |
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AndyA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
15. You might talk to her doctor for advice on how to deal with this. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:23 PM Response to Original message |
17. Many hospitals have psychiatric social workers or other counsellors on staff |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
19. It may take some time for things to heal and line up. It has only been a little while. |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:29 PM Response to Original message |
22. This is rough, and it's tough to handle. What you need to do is |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
25. Just listen for now |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:39 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Thank you for this, great great advice..... |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
26. Thank you all of you, this is why I love you guys |
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datadiva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:42 PM Response to Reply #26 |
34. Thats really sad for you at this time of the year |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:53 PM Response to Reply #34 |
42. Everyone keeps saying that.. |
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Habibi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
27. I don't have any advice |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:42 PM Response to Reply #27 |
33. awww, come on, Habibi, you're gonna make me cry |
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Habibi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:49 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. Hey, now. |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:51 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. You set aside a beer and Ill have one with you! |
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sicksicksick_N_tired (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
30. My Dad had brain surgery nearly three months ago. |
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Ahpook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
40. I would hope that over time.. |
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LMG (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
43. I am so sorry |
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Clinton Crusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 07:01 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. How interesting..... |
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arikara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 08:27 PM Response to Reply #45 |
53. I wonder... |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-19-07 08:08 AM Response to Reply #45 |
60. Look up ICU Psychosis, it happens a lot |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
47. I drowned when I was 13. |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
49. OMG! Hugs for you both!! |
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flashl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
50. Sending good vibes to you and your family. |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-18-07 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
51. My sister-in-law was 21 when she had her first aneurysm and lost |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-19-07 02:10 AM Response to Original message |
56. thinking of you and mom ....also, thanks for some wonderful responses in this thread |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-19-07 03:33 AM Response to Original message |
57. Oh that's gotta be rough. |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-19-07 07:09 AM Response to Original message |
59. ... |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-19-07 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
62. Man hang in there. |
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