Update On Mom

[Deleted]

Just wanted to give you all an update on my Mom...

We have her set to start rehab on Mar. 11th.

I'm going with her the first day, just to help get her acclimated, and also to take her for follow-up blood work and chest Xray.

She still doesn't have any confidence in driving on her own, yet.

Thanks to all for your encouragement.

Alynn

[cocojax]

Hi Alynn it is like going to school the first day, she will gain her confidence and love it, what a great support for her, you are...

[cheryl]

Thanks for the update. I'm sure your mom will do great. With a wonderful daughter like you, she'll fly along.

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

How wonderful Aly! I've never been to rehab myself.
I love what Coco said about "the first day of school." Sounds appropriate.

Good Luck to you and your Mom; I'm sure she'll do well with having you in her corner!

[Deleted]

I think she (we) will do fine. Mom's major problem at this point is that she is somewhat in denial about COPD.

She still believes that her whole hospital episode was due mainly to the severe anemia....

I think the educational/classes part of the rehab will be as beneficial to her as the physical exercising. I know that I will be interested in the class part. Hopefully, I'll get to go to more than just the first day.

I will keep you all posted on how things go.

Thanks!
Alynn

[stargazer]

Alynn, I was able (encouraged) to go to all the sessions with my hubby. I learned a hugh amount and was able to talk to other care givers while he was excercising. It may have been his rehab but it sure helped me as well! Hope its the same where you are.

[maryaz]

Sounds like a good plan. I think she will like it.

When I was first dx'd, I was in bad shape. I almost died and was way out of condition. Then I was afraid to drive. I couldn't breath and so I couldn't see how I could drive. I was always someone that liked driving. My car was my security blanket. To this day I just hate what it has come to. I ultimately ended up more dependent.

Anyway, I finally drove the car back then. My new rehab friends (5 years ago and still going) told me there was nothing to it as long as I drove before. I thought it took breathing to drive, I guess. Sounds silly but what I thought. No problem. No effort to driving. Except Be Alert!!

Now to ease my anxiety of getting car trouble I have a cell phone and since I use o2, the car has extras if I need them. Eventually she will probably be fine and especially as she understands her disease better.\

Best of luck to both of you.

[LindaNY]

Wonderful news that you are getting her started. It will be a great learning experience for both of you.

[Deleted]

Well, Orientation is complete! Mom did very well and is now set up to actually start rehab on Thurs!!!


On her initial 6 minute walk, her sats stayed at 96% and above, only dropping 1 time to 95% for about 5 seconds. They think that she will respond very well to the rehab.

Thank you all for caring!

Lynn

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Way To Go Lynn's Mom!
I know it's gonna help her tremendously!

[cocojax]

Those are really good #'s Way to Go, she will do really well at rehab..

[Joyce7]

This is great news. She will probably get an A+! Joyce

[maryaz]

Real glad to hear this. Keep us posted.

[dray]

Hang in there Lynn, I know its been a long haul for your Mom and You, glad things are moving along for her.
Take Care
D

[bobbioh]

Good Luck Bobbi