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10 March 2007

Good thoughts brigade, please line up here: My grandma, who turned 90 two weeks ago, fell and broke her hip last night.→[More:]

She's having surgery within the hour. It'll be her second hip replacement; she had the other done 10 years ago or so.

She's very high-risk for surgery. She's had congestive heart failure for 10 years (and was even in hospice care for a couple of those) and she's generally very frail. Her risk of stroke and heart failure during the surgery are extremely high. (My grandfather died during open heart surgery about 15 years ago. I'm sure this is not lost on her.)

I think she's ready to go. Of course, the rest of us don't want her to. I just called to tell her I love her, but I feel like I might have been saying goodbye.

Anyway, if y'all could spare some positive thoughts or prayers or whatever and broadcast them this morning, I'd feel better.

Thanks.

post by: mudpuppie at: 12:28 | 35 comments

So sorry to hear it, pup. Good thoughts headed your way.

posted by Miko 10 March | 12:31

Oh yes indeed!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 10 March | 12:33

Oh no, I'm sorry about that, pups. Sending good thoughts to you and her.

posted by gaspode 10 March | 12:33

Mudpuppie, I'm so sorry. I'm sending good thoughts.

posted by LoriFLA 10 March | 12:35

Many many good thoughts and wishes. I'm so sorry you all are going through this.

posted by occhiblu 10 March | 13:01

(((((Pup)))))

posted by pieisexactlythree 10 March | 13:01

Definitely sending good thoughts over the ocean.

posted by TheDonF 10 March | 13:03

Hope and good thoughts to you and to grandma.

posted by arse_hat 10 March | 13:19

More good thoughts and positive vibes coming your way.

posted by Slack-a-gogo 10 March | 13:32

Shitshitshit, 'pup...so sorry. All my love and support to you and your family. If there's anything I can do, you know how to reach me. I'm sure you know how much I mean that. Big hugs, lady.

posted by Frisbee Girl 10 March | 13:46

A whole passel of good thoughts to you and your family, and of course your beloved grandmother.

posted by scody 10 March | 13:48

So sorry, pupps! I'm hugging you and sending strong vibes to grandma. I hope she sails through this and sticks around for a long time to get a solid century under her belt.

posted by taz 10 March | 14:12

Good thoughts for you and your family, pup. Working with older folks, I've seen some amazingly resilient "frail" people bounce back time and again.

posted by bmarkey 10 March | 14:19

Good thoughts to you, your grandmother and all of your loved ones.

posted by jason's_planet 10 March | 14:39

I hope you get good news today, mudpuppie. Have you heard anything?

posted by iconomy 10 March | 14:47

Oh no mudpups! Best wishes to your grandma!

posted by CitrusFreak12 10 March | 14:54

Prayers sent.

posted by eamondaly 10 March | 15:04

All the best for you and your family, mp. Keep us posted.

posted by Smart Dalek 10 March | 15:48

I'm sorry to hear that, pup. I wish you and your family the best.

posted by box 10 March | 16:04

All kinds of good thoughts. Be good to yourself.

posted by Divine_Wino 10 March | 16:47

*thinks good thoughts for your grandma*

posted by shane 10 March | 17:12

My 93 yo aunt, who spams people with cutsie internet stuff more than anyone I know, fell and cracked some vertebra last fall.

She went downhill from there, got depressed, but she climbed out of it and is now back home spamming me again with dogs, cats, rabbits, etc.

If I had to guess (and I did) I would have thought that I would have flown down for her funeral by now, but she's a lot better, on her way to fine. I am so glad.

So mudpuppie, this could very well be your grandmother's result.

Best of thoughts to you.

posted by danf 10 March | 17:15

I hope everything goes well for her, and for you and your family too.

danf: "...is now back home spamming me again with dogs, cats, rabbits, etc." Sigh. Have you learned nothing from being here? Dogs, cats and bunnies are not, and never will be, spam. Unless they're trying to sell you viagra or something.

posted by essexjan 10 March | 17:48

Pups, I'm thinking of you and your grandma. Mind-beaming good thoughts your way.

posted by initapplette 10 March | 18:04

Thinking good thoughts for you and your grandma, 'pupp. Keep us posted.

posted by chewatadistance 10 March | 18:05

Thanks, y'all.

Haven't heard anything yet, which I'm taking as good news....

posted by mudpuppie 10 March | 18:42

Just as I posted that, I got a note from my mom -- she made it through surgery.

She was at very high risk with her congestive heart failure, pacemaker and age, so will not be out of the woods for some time, but she is a tough lady. The dr. said her recovery is up to her. She knows that she doesn't want to be bedridden so I know she will fight a good fight.

That's one battle fought, anyway.

Thanks again (a lot) for the support, y'all. You don't know how much it means.

posted by mudpuppie 10 March | 18:54

Glad to hear she made it through surgery. Still sending good vibes her way!

posted by redvixen 10 March | 19:02

Yay! Oh, I'm so glad she's doing well.

posted by occhiblu 10 March | 20:18

Dogs, cats and bunnies are not, and never will be, spam. Unless they're trying to sell you viagra or something.

OK jan, you are getting every single one of Aunt Dot's cute emails then.

(Yes she is really called Aunt Dot and signs her cards with a .

posted by danf 10 March | 21:25

(((Mups and granny)))

posted by deborah 10 March | 22:28

Good for her! Beaming it out to her and to you.

posted by tangerine 10 March | 22:44

puppie, best wishes for your grandmother. Grandparents and children need and deserve our love and attention most.

posted by carmina 10 March | 22:56

*hugs mudpuppie and sends white light to her grandmother*

posted by brujita 10 March | 22:57

I'm so glad that your grandmother got through surgery okay. I hope she gets well soon.

((mudpuppie))

posted by halonine 11 March | 00:14

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