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Daughter has emergency brain surgery....advice

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BigBertha1 Thu 16-Nov-23 06:26:51

My eldest daughter needed emergency brain surgery yesterday for an anuerysm. My nephew her first cousin died of the same thing in April this year at the same age as her. I have spent all night awake we are going to the hospital early this morning. I am asking for any and all advice from grandmothers who may have had experience in this area. My head is full of all kinds of stuff. I can't seem to calm down and think straight it's just not like me. I was a nurse so have a fair bit of knowledge clinically but I very muddled on anything else. Any support very welcome. Thankyou.

RosiesMaw Fri 17-Nov-23 10:19:09

Happy and relieved for you all 💐💐

Luckygirl3 Fri 17-Nov-23 10:06:21

That is good news - hoping for steady recovery.

eazybee Fri 17-Nov-23 10:00:38

Good to hear, all good wishes and support to you and your family. Thank you for letting us know.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 17-Nov-23 09:58:40

Thank you so much for the update. Such a relief. I will continue to remember Victoria, and you, in my prayers.

BigBertha1 Fri 17-Nov-23 09:43:42

Thank you all for you kind wishes. Victoria is out of ITU now after having extensive brain surgery but we are told doing well, that's all they will say. She is speaking and can move all her limbs so that's encouraging. as you have all said its about recovery now and I know she will be impatient!! Sadly my nephew died earlier this year with the same thing he was one year older so the family are now asking all sorts of questions that I cannot answer. The next few days may tell us more. Thank you especially for all the prayers that will mean so much to Victoria. xx

Aveline Thu 16-Nov-23 15:00:38

Please update us if you have a minute. We're all worried about your daughter.

TwiceAsNice Thu 16-Nov-23 14:39:56

A friends husband experienced this several years ago. He made a full recovery and is still well but it’s very frightening at the time. Sending you good wishes

yogitree Thu 16-Nov-23 14:38:30

Hoping for very best outcome for your daughter BigBertha. A friend had surgery for a brain aneurysm and recovered completely, going on to do a PG degree. Good luck and look after yourself.

Namsnanny Thu 16-Nov-23 14:20:14

Adding my best wishes for your daughter, stay strong rest loads 🌹

downtoearth Thu 16-Nov-23 14:04:30

Sending a hug and all good wishes for a positive outcome and and a steady recovery for your daughter BigBertha

SueDonim Thu 16-Nov-23 13:13:53

Sending my best wishes, BigBertha. flowers

crazyH Thu 16-Nov-23 10:51:56

I know 2 people with an aneurysm on the brain - one, my 80 year old sister-in- law, who has decided to leave it well alone. Gets occasional headache. The other is a little boy, who had a bleed on the brain, had an operation and is now back in school . His speech has been slightly affected, but the prognosis is good.
Lots of hugs for your daughter and for you and all the family.
She is in the right place. Think positive thoughts - and I am sending you positive thoughts too. I do feel for you. What a worry flowers

vintage1950 Thu 16-Nov-23 10:34:25

All best wishes for your daughter's full recovery. flowers to you at this anxious time.

Siope Thu 16-Nov-23 10:31:45

Also sending best wishes, and a positive experience, this one of my ex-husband, who had the same operation over 20 years ago, and is still going strong (although left deaf in one ear) now.

westendgirl Thu 16-Nov-23 10:22:18

Sending you hugs and very best wishes and for your daughter's good recovery.

Yoginimeisje Thu 16-Nov-23 10:06:11

My prayers are with you BB and your dear daughter.
My dad had a chest aneurysm.

pascal30 Thu 16-Nov-23 09:58:26

Bigbertha.. wishing you well.your daughter will certainly appreciate your nursing skills as she recovers..stay strong

Grannynannywanny Thu 16-Nov-23 09:49:26

So sorry to read about your daughter BigBertha1. Hoping you’ll feel a little more settled after your visit . Wishing your daughter a good recovery from her surgery .

GrannySomerset Thu 16-Nov-23 09:45:06

Happened out of the blue to DS when a very fit 42. Slight residual damage which only shows when he is overtired but recovery was a long process. Holding you in my thoughts today as you dealt with the shock to you and the family.

Shelflife Thu 16-Nov-23 09:44:02

No experience from me , sending good wishes to you and your daughter. I can only imagine how fearful you must be- please try to take care of yourself. 🌹🌹

Grammaretto Thu 16-Nov-23 09:36:40

Thinking of you Bertha . Such a shock but there are a lot of hopeful stories here. flowers

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 16-Nov-23 09:32:40

I’m sending you a hand hold and I hope you have good news today. Of course you can’t think straight until you’ve spoken to the doctors - none of us would.

Grandmafrench Thu 16-Nov-23 09:25:34

After an awful day yesterday and then a terrible night, it’s not surprising you can’t think straight. But try to do the breathing, try to calm down because your lovely Daughter will need all your positivity during her recovery.

Try to think that she’s had the surgery, and will have the best medical care now. You can share your feelings with your family (and us, because we’ll all be hoping and praying hard for the best news). And you’ll know just what The Power of Grans can do !!

Stay strong, think positive and let us know, please, how things are going. Every blessing to your Daughter and a huge hug X

Urmstongran Thu 16-Nov-23 09:23:50

Adding my very best wishes to all these BigBertha. I hope all goes well for your daughter and you can get some much needed reassurance today.

Being a nurse (or retired) is one thing but I imagine when emotions are involved it’s a whole new ball game. You’ll be petrified because you love her. 🥰

Parsley3 Thu 16-Nov-23 09:17:01

So sorry to hear this BigBertha1. Sending you and your daughter best wishes at this difficult time.