:-( My Mother had a stroke

[Zippo]

My boring Monday came to a end, after I received a call from Dad advising that Mum had collapsed at work and was taken to the hospital.

Later found out she had a pretty serious stroke.

Currently sleeping most of the day, doctor has advised it is still far to early to know what way it is going to go.

[M-bot]

That's absolutely horrible. Mate, I'm hoping for the best for her and your family.:(

[GoktimusPrime]

:( Also hoping for the best for you, mate. :(

[Paulbot]

Damn. Hope it's not too bad

[Ultra Mackness]

That is awful news Zippo. Hoping for the best for her :(

[janda the red]

Really sorry to hear Zippo...

Hopefully she's one of the lucky ones who comes out of it ok.

[The_Damned]

sorry mate hope everything turns out ok.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Sorry to hear about such unfortunate news, wishing all the best for you.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Cor, that's bad news Zippo. Along with the others, I hope for all the best and she recovers OK.:(

Strokes are worrisome things. Good luck!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Good luck re. your mum Zippo.:(

[Trent]

Horrible news Zippo. I hope she makes a full recovery.

[Hursticon]

Really very sorry to read this Zippo, much like everyone else, I sincerely hope your Mum makes a full recovery, in her own time & pace. :(

[kovert]

Sorry to hear that Zippo. :/ Hope she makes a full recovery.

[Deonasis]

A worring time for you and your family now no doubt. As silent as strokes are, Doctors are fantastic with dealing with them these days once they reveal themselves. I do wish your situation all the best and hopefully it all turns out well.

[VGMStudios]

I know the feeling Zippo. My dad had a stoke last year and I had to call the ambulance. Its scary stuff.
Hope you mum will recover without any side effects.

[Zippo]

Thanks all for your very kind words.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Hope everything turns out ok man. If its of any solace my mum had her first stroke a good 30 years before she passed and a few in between but kept kicking. My brother had one 5 years ago and he is still going strong. Hope things go along a similar track for your mum too.

[jazzcomp]

Hope everything gets better, Zippo.

[AJ_Prime]

Sorry to hear mate. I hope she comes out of it ok.

[UltraMarginal]

sorry to hear Zippo, that's a pretty scary phone call. I hope she comes out of it OK.

[morg176]

That horrible news. I hope all turns out well for your mother and family

[Bidoofdude]

Sorry I'm late, my regards. :o Hope everything turns out well.

[Zippo]

Just got an email from Dad, Mum has more blood in her brain than she did a few days ago.
It's not looking good according to the doctor.

[UltraMarginal]

hang in there mate.

[5FDP]

My thoughts are with you Zippo. I hope everything works out OK.

[Zippo]

Small bit of hope, blood pressure down - that will hopefully reduce the blood/brain swelling
However still sleeping and no eye/mouth movement yet
Is responding to some external stimulus but even with 'recovery' things are looking very bad

[Hursticon]

Small bit of hope, blood pressure down - that will hopefully reduce the blood/brain swelling
However still sleeping and no eye/mouth movement yet
Is responding to some external stimulus but even with 'recovery' things are looking very bad

A member of our extended family recently went through a very similar set of circumstances; After having organised her Mother-in-law's 90th Birthday party, a very "well to do" event if you knew this family, the morning broke on the day the party was to take place and she too collapsed after suffering a severe stroke.

It was extremely touch & go for 4 weeks after the surgery & introduction of medication, having good days and bad days with little indication of which way she could go (As you know, every patient's circumstances are different post surgery/ies), at the 8th week she luckily awoke and at the 12th week she entered into full-time rehab for a period of 6 weeks where she was again lucky to make significant strides towards normalcy - This was 6 months ago and she is still undergoing part time rehab at home, suffering from recognition issues and impeded speech.

Her case was described by her Doctors as being rather miraculous, at the age of 62.

Every single stroke case is different and there's sadly nothing to suggest your Mum will be dealt a similar set of circumstances, however, I say to you and your family; Stay strong, keep visiting & talking to her everyday you can and I sincerely hope she's afforded the same luck or better.

[Zippo]

Still no change :(

[UltraMarginal]

No change is better than a change for the worse.:o

[Zippo]

Had an update from the Dr today
Sadly its not good news - bleed into brain is worse than earlier in the week, and Mum has stopped responding to most external commands.
If it was getting any better, they would expect to see something by now

Mum looked to be in a vegetative state during the visit today - eye was half open, but nothing was there

[Raider]

I'm so sorry to hear this Zippo. My thoughts are with you and your family. Even when things look bleak, so long as there is the slightest flame of hope, don't give up.

[Trent]

Had an update from the Dr today
Sadly its not good news - bleed into brain is worse than earlier in the week, and Mum has stopped responding to most external commands.
If it was getting any better, they would expect to see something by now

Mum looked to be in a vegetative state during the visit today - eye was half open, but nothing was there

Thoughts are with you and your family dude.

[jazzcomp]

Sorry to hear as well.

[Smint]

All the best with it all Zippo.

[millhouse]

Sorry to hear the news mate.

[Mr_K]

Darn man :( I hope she recovers well. Don't know what your beliefs are but my family and I will be praying for her

[GoktimusPrime]

Sending you man-hugs from across the ditch

[UltimateGalvatron]

I feel so sorry for you mate. That sucks. :( :(

[dsphatlite]

Sorry to hear that Zippo. Any update on the prognosis? I was dealing with an employee who had a stroke and depending on how serious they are, it gets pretty bad.

I will say a prayer for you and your mum tonight.

[MayzaPrime]

Sad to hear Zippo... :(

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

[Zippo]

Sadly we are now just in a holding pattern waiting for Mum to cease breathing.

The doctors removed her feeding tube last night, and her brain is too far gone to repair itself

I still hope that some miracle happens, but ...

:( :( :( :( :(

[TAAUBlaster]

Really sorry to hear that Zippo :(

[UltraMarginal]

I'm so sorry to hear Zippo, my heart goes out to you and your family.

[Paulbot]

This is the worst part :( So sorry to hear you have to go through this.

[5FDP]

Stay strong Zippo.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Hang in there mate. All our thoughts are with you.

[AJ_Prime]

OMG mate, that's awful news. Wished it had've gone the other way and her health improved. I'm really sorry to hear that. Hope you and the family are doing ok, all things considered.

[CHILENO20]

Stay strong Zippo :(

[MayzaPrime]

:(

That is sad news :(

Our thoughts are with you

[VERT]

So sorry to hear this news :(

[M-bot]

That's just crap. So so sorry Zippo.:(

[Trent]

Sorry to hear dude :(

[GoktimusPrime]

:( So sorry :(

[Sam]

Dude I am sorry to hear that!

[BruiseLee]

:( my condolences my friend.

[Zippo]

Mum is tough, she is still going strong (though without food, very weak)
Some of the family have raised concerns (myself included) that they removed the feeding tube too quickly.

We also got a significant period of eye opening and tracking today but sadly no other movement is possible it seems

[UltimateGalvatron]

That's good news. Stay strong

[Bidoofdude]

My thoughts are with you today. Stay strong.

[Hursticon]

Very sorry to hear of the sad turn, I hope she's able to continue to fight though and with luck perhaps prove the Doctors wrong. :o

[dsphatlite]

Mum is tough, she is still going strong (though without food, very weak)
Some of the family have raised concerns (myself included) that they removed the feeding tube too quickly.

We also got a significant period of eye opening and tracking today but sadly no other movement is possible it seems

Is she back on the food? Sometimes miracles can happen. What makes the doctors so sure that her brain cannot recover?

[gamblor916]

Sorry to hear about this. Hope things turn around.

[Zippo]

Is she back on the food? Sometimes miracles can happen. What makes the doctors so sure that her brain cannot recover?

No food and it sounds as if they wont either
Not sure why they don't think she could get better

Went back in tonight and no change

So hard waiting for that phone call from the hospital that isn't coming

[Zippo]

Mum died this morning, just before 4am (New Zealand time)

:(

[Handsprime]

Oh man that is really sad :( I send my Condolences to you and your family.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Sorry to hear that mate. :(

Our thoughts are with you

[Raider]

So so sorry to hear mate. Stay strong and my thoughts are with you and your family.

[janda the red]

Oh man.... :( Nothing I can say is gonna do justice to what you must be going through Zippo.

My heart goes out to you bud, condolences to you and your family.

[Sam]

Our family's deepest condolences to you and your family Zippo. :(

[Skullcruncher]

Really sad to hear, deepest condolences :(

[gamblor916]

So sorry to hear that. My condolences.

[Zippo]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

I know I am just a guy on the internet, but it does mean a lot

[dsphatlite]

My condolences. Very sad. If you don't mind me asking how old was your mum?

[RageOnTheRoads]

I am really sorry for your loss Zippo. I lost a beloved family member recently so I feel your pain man.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Facepunches]

Sorry for your loss Zippo, I wish you and your family strength during this difficult time.

[Bidoofdude]

My condolences to you and your family. Try and pull through. :(

[Hursticon]

I'm so-so very sorry Zippo, for you & your family - I'll join with everyone else here in offering my sincerest condolences to you all and my thoughts will be with you during this time of grieving. :(

[philby]

shit :(
condolences to you and your family!

[Paulbot]

I'm sorry to hear this. I'd hoped there was a chance of recovery. Best wishes for the days ahead, I know they'll be hard.

[jazzcomp]

My condolences ,Zippo.

[Ultra Mackness]

Zippo, I'm really sorry to hear your news and I join with others here offering condolences for your loss :(

[CHILENO20]

:( my condolences Zippo :(

[TAAUBlaster]

So very sorry to hear that Zippo :( My condolences to you and your family :(

[GoktimusPrime]

Deepest sympathies for your loss. :(

[kovert]

Sorry for your loss, Zippo. :(

[AJ_Prime]

:( sorry to hear mate.

[UltraMarginal]

Zippo,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

[Deonasis]

Saddened to hear of your family's loss Zippo. I wish you peace through the difficult times.

[kup]

I am sorry for your loss. I know how it is when you loose someone you care about so my deepest condolences.

[5FDP]

My condolences.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Condolences mate - its a terrible thing when one loses a parent :(

[Lint]

sad to hear, my condolences Zippo

[Zippo]

What a nice funeral (as nice as they can be) with many people turning up

[dsphatlite]

What a nice funeral (as nice as they can be) with many people turning up

That is nice to hear. Your mother must of been well loved. May her soul rest in peace.

We are here for yah Zippo. :)

[UltraMarginal]

I'm glad it was a nice Funeral, it's good to be able to celebrate the life of someone close, hopefully it provides you and your family with comfort and closure.

[Trent]

Very sad to hear of your loss Zippo :(

It is heartening to hear about the funeral. To hear that she had a positive impact on the lives of so many.

[UltimateGalvatron]

That is good to hear, she obviously was loved well.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Belated but sincerest condolences for your loss. May the positive memories of her be everlasting.

[Zippo]

I have learnt a lot about Mum in the last few weeks, and from the speeches at the funeral and the people I saw afterwards, she certainly touched many people.

Twas strange meeting all these people I knew from hanging around Mum's work in the early years and seeing them up to 20 years later, as well as seeing the new people she worked with who I haven't met because I stopped needing to visit once I got a degree

[k.wong23]

Sorry to hear mate. RIP.