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THE KRAT BARON
one-eyed willie
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Grandma is sick
#5303805 - 02/15/06 04:52 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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My grandmother hasn't been feeling so hot the past few days, she's been very weak and sleeping most of the day away. Today she collapsed and my grandfather brought her to the hospital. They aren't too sure what is wrong with her yet. The family is doing all they can to get her the best doctor in the area. All they know right now is that she is internally bleeding but not sure what exactly is wrong.
Right now I'm stuck at home wtihout a ride up to the hospital. She's not alone by any means, the whole family is there with her. I just don't know what to do right now. If it was possible I'd trade my life to make her better, I love her so much. There's just nothing I can do and it's driving me fucking crazy.
-------------------- m00nshine is currently vacationing in Maui. Rumor has it he got rolled by drunken natives and is currently prostituting himself in order to pay for airfare back to the mainland but he's having trouble juggling a hairon addiction. He won't be back for a long while.
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hobbitxkillyou
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That's too bad, I hope she gets better. Grammas are awesome. I love mine. I was just talking to her, and was planning on asking her to get me a hiking backpack (nothing fancy) for my spring break trip, only to find out she already got me one.
woot to grammas
I hope yours gets better soon.
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TM
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I feel for you, man. I've been there. My grandparents are all gone and I lost my dad two years ago (10 days from now). I'm not saying that your grandmother will die in the near future. I hope it's quite the contrary, but you must realize that death is part of life. It happens to everyone. For you to say that you'd give your life to make her better is quite noble and generous, but also foolish. She's old, you're young, you're supposed to out-live her.
As for what you can do... If you're religious, pray. Close your browser and open Word and write her a letter expressing your feelings and how much you love her. That's about all you can do and it will make you feel better.
All my wishes for a speedy recovery go out to you and whole family.
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barfightlard
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I was really close with my late nana too.
best wishes
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FungusMan
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Yah. I feel your pain. I just moved in with mine, because she has Alzheimers. It sux to watch the one I have known like a 2nd mom to slowly slip away until she wont even recognise me anymore. At the same time, my mother has lupis attacking her lungs, and 4 years ago the doctor told her that unless she quits smoking, she would only have 2 years to live.She still smokes.
When they die, I will have no family left. My dad and other grandparents died years ago.
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THE KRAT BARON
one-eyed willie
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Re: Grandma is sick [Re: FungusMan]
#5304836 - 02/15/06 09:41 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Thank you all for your kind words and for sharing your similar experiences. It means a lot. Sorry for all of your losses. 
Right now she is in the ICU but in stable condition. She's lost a lot of blood, her red cell count is very low. White cell count is a little high but not extremely bad, which could mean infection of some sort. The bleeding is in or around her intestines. These fucking doctors around here arent worth a shit. We won't know much more until tomorrow morning. Tonight they are giving her a blood transfusion due to the loss of blood. The surgeon (specialist) will be arriving from out of town early tomorrow morning.
-------------------- m00nshine is currently vacationing in Maui. Rumor has it he got rolled by drunken natives and is currently prostituting himself in order to pay for airfare back to the mainland but he's having trouble juggling a hairon addiction. He won't be back for a long while.
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peeper
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I am so sorry to hear that.
I know that one of my customers had a neighbor that all of a sudden started losing blood. They knew it was internal but she was too frail to have surgery. They never really knew where she was bleeding but she got better. I just saw her on her porch today.
Grandmas are tough sometimes.
You know I am here if need be.
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Liquidkick
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Re: Grandma is sick [Re: peeper]
#5304996 - 02/15/06 10:33 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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oh man doesn't sound to good. Brace for the worse. Sorry to hear.
Internal bleeding i heard happens a lot due to age.
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Le_Canard
The Duk Abides

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Like Liquidkick said brace for the worst, but hope for the best. I hope things work out for her and your family.
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Boom
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Best of luck to her (and you) my friend
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oDin
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Re: Grandma is sick [Re: Boom]
#5305069 - 02/15/06 11:01 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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well if she can communicate let her know how you feel about her.
even if she cant, tell her anyway
talk to the rest of your family, hug all that
im sorry to hear about her....good vibes
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vinsue
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maybe SHE traded her life to make yours better. And to know you care this much is what she needs to make her ultimate journey a contented one.This is a lesson none of us will learn.The wisdom of our elders is vast. The technology may change but human desires and youthful thoughts transcend the ages. Blessed be my young friend,revere your Grandma's memories,She was a lovely young girl once. The Apple of many a young man's eye.If you love her so much,live a life that would make her proud.
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chinacat72
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My prayers go out to you and your family.  Keep us updated and if there's anything we can do don't hesitate to ask my brother.
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daimyo
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Shit definitely blows nuts man. Just lost a relative the other day to cancer. Will be going to that funeral within the next couple days.
Cherish what you have while it's there. God bless you and yours.
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THE KRAT BARON
one-eyed willie
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Re: Grandma is sick [Re: daimyo]
#5308628 - 02/16/06 08:44 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Thanks much to everyone for their kind words. 
They have her in stable condition and the bleeding is under control. It turned out to be an ulcer in her stomach that was causing it. They ran some tests today and are doing more tomorrow. Also, they are testing the ulcer for cancer. My grandmother has been a smoker her whole life so we are worried that it could be cancer. However I'm just happy they got the bleeding to stop, that could have gotten dangerous. Hoping for the best with these test results.
-------------------- m00nshine is currently vacationing in Maui. Rumor has it he got rolled by drunken natives and is currently prostituting himself in order to pay for airfare back to the mainland but he's having trouble juggling a hairon addiction. He won't be back for a long while.
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Stonerguy
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If I believed in God I would pray, but she will be in my best wishes and dreams.
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Edited by Stonerguy (02/16/06 08:47 PM)
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KaptKid
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Thoughts are in my heart. Sorry I can't do more.
Peace
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Spenny
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Re: Grandma is sick [Re: KaptKid]
#5308902 - 02/16/06 09:47 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Hoping things will progress with ease and hope. =D
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blissedout


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Damn Mattz, I hate to hear that about your grandma. I have lost one grandmother already and the other one is a paranoid schizophrenic. Look at me. I am making things sooo much better, I am sure. Anyway, I hope everything works out for your granny, man. They sure do know how to spread some love.
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