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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.

luluaugust Thu 16-Nov-23 09:13:18

So very sorry to hear your news, thoughts with you all

maddyone Thu 16-Nov-23 09:12:48

Bertha I have no experience of this, but send loving thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery for your daughter.
And of course you’ll be worried, you’re her mother and that’s what mothers do flowers

lixy Thu 16-Nov-23 09:09:37

Goodness, what a shock.
Can only add that I have two friends who have had this. Both had a couple of months taking things very easy afterwards with afternoon naps as a standard part of the day. They have both recovered and are now fit and well.
I really hope your daughter recovers well and you are able to get some rest too. Best wishes to you both.

ginny Thu 16-Nov-23 09:08:24

Sending good wishes.💐

Witzend Thu 16-Nov-23 09:07:01

Thinking of you, BigBertha1, 🙏

Iam64 Thu 16-Nov-23 09:06:33

So sorry to read this. No wonder you feel overwhelmed. It’s positive she’s had surgery, I hope her recovery is good. Look after yourself

sodapop Thu 16-Nov-23 09:05:54

Good wishes here as well for your daughter's recovery BigBertha it must be such
a worrying time for you all thanks

Luckygirl3 Thu 16-Nov-23 08:58:49

Sending a hug - I hope the surgery was successful and that she is on the road to recovery, which as you will know can be a bit slow. But good that they caught it in time for surgery. flowers

Yiayia4 Thu 16-Nov-23 08:45:25

Same happened to by husband.He was operated on and twenty five years later as good as new.Wishing the same for your daughter.Thoughts and prayers to you both.🌹

Juliet27 Thu 16-Nov-23 08:32:56

Wishing you the very best outcome 💐

eazybee Thu 16-Nov-23 08:32:15

Dear Bertha, I am so very sorry to hear of your daughters's surgery and pray that she is recovering well today. I can fully understand your terror as you have medical knowledge and an understanding of what is happening.
In 2005 I had a subarachnoid haemorrhage which fortunately healed naturally without surgery and I was able to return to normal life; I was in a ward surrounded by people of all ages recovering from surgery.
Hope you have reassuring news today.

25Avalon Thu 16-Nov-23 08:32:06

The only advice I can give Bertha is to hold the line. This was my mantra when dh had open heart surgery and I had to stop myself feeling the worse. Hopefully your daughter will come through this ok and you will have better news today. Take care flowers

kittylester Thu 16-Nov-23 08:29:26

Bertha, we know where but let Dragonfly and I have some dates and times when you can see how things are.

Isn't gn great. I wish it had been around when it happened to DS1.

Katyj Thu 16-Nov-23 08:29:23

So sorry to hear about your daughter. There’s no wonder you can’t think straight, it’s only to be expected. Thinking about you.

nanaK54 Thu 16-Nov-23 08:28:32

Sending all good wishes flowers

Poppyred Thu 16-Nov-23 08:27:08

Wishing your daughter and you all the best for a happy outcome BigBertha. 🤞🤞💐

merlotgran Thu 16-Nov-23 08:22:23

Sending my best wishes, Bertha and hope you soon have some reassuring news of your daughter.

Georgesgran Thu 16-Nov-23 08:20:19

No experience, but couldn’t pass without wishing your daughter and family the best outcome following her operation. X

Funnygran Thu 16-Nov-23 08:04:58

My son had the same thing two years ago aged 43. Luckily he was able to phone us before becoming extremely unwell. Thanks to the wonderful NHS he had an operation to fix the bleed and had a wire inserted into his brain to keep the relevant artery clear. He’s never looked back although gets headaches which are being dealt with by GP. I wish you and your daughter well. x

loopyloo Thu 16-Nov-23 08:02:14

Wishing you all the best.
Apparently breathing in for 4 counts and then out for 6 helps relax the nervous system.
Hope it helps with the stress you must be feeling.

rafichagran Thu 16-Nov-23 07:58:34

Sending your daughter,you, and your family best wishes. flowers

dragonfly46 Thu 16-Nov-23 07:56:18

So sorry to hear this Bertha sending all best wishes to your DD. Can I join you and kitty for tea and cake?

Aveline Thu 16-Nov-23 07:55:13

Very best wishes from me too. At least she's known about and has been operated on. Stay strong. She'll need you as will the rest of the family. You'll know more soon. It's the uncertainty that's so stressful somehow. thankscafe

M0nica Thu 16-Nov-23 07:52:52

BigBertha1 another sending every good wish for your daughter's recovery and for you the mental and physical strength to cope with it.

The NHS is at its best when dealing with emergency problems like this, so your daughter will be getting the best of treatment.

Tommy16 Thu 16-Nov-23 07:51:05

I had a subarachnoid aneurism in my late 20s ,I'm 71 now ,it was a long recovery but back then it was a major operation, I believe now it is done through an artery, still serious but she'll be OK