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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.

Whiff Mon 20-Nov-23 17:09:18

BB get news about Victoria. Having a shower is a big step so soon after her operation. She may feel low but I hope she can see a future ahead of her. She will have to be patient and take one day at a time. Sorry she has back pain could a tens machine help until she is able to have the spinal anaesthesia.

undines Mon 20-Nov-23 16:54:55

Love and healing wishes. You do not need to think clearly, in fact you don't need to think at all. Being there, loving and caring are the greatest thing.

Luckygirl3 Mon 20-Nov-23 16:47:30

That is splendid news - I do hope her recovery continues to go well.

Aveline Mon 20-Nov-23 16:36:05

That's great to hear BigBertha. Obviously, she's up and moving and talking, remembering and planning. Not out of the woods yet but so much better than she could have been.sunshine

Shelflife Mon 20-Nov-23 16:09:54

Such good news, thankyou for keeping us posted.πŸ’πŸ’

downtoearth Mon 20-Nov-23 16:05:52

Glad to hear such positive news for Victoria,onwards and upwards,look after yourself too BigBertha

Norah Mon 20-Nov-23 16:05:10

Lovely update! flowers

crazyH Mon 20-Nov-23 15:49:11

So pleased xx

Grannynannywanny Mon 20-Nov-23 15:39:10

Lovely to read your positive news BigBertha1.

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 20-Nov-23 14:59:40

I’m so pleased to read that Victoria is progressing well. Thank you so much for telling us Bertha. I hope the back pain can be managed.

Joseann Mon 20-Nov-23 14:59:01

🀞 for going home soon.

Callistemon21 Mon 20-Nov-23 14:57:32

Good news, BigBertha

I hope her recovery continues well.

BigBertha1 Mon 20-Nov-23 14:55:40

Hello all just to say it looks as though Victoria continues to improve- she managed to shower herself today. I think she may be going home soon- we haven't heard if there was anything to be concerned about on the second scan so fingers crossed. I am prepared for her to be a bit depressed as she tends to that especially over the winter. She has had to cancel the spinal anaesthetic she had booked in for tomorrow to alleviate back pain and I may think that ay not be happening for some time if at all. Thank you all again for the kind messages and the support. Thank you flowers

Whitewavemark2 Sat 18-Nov-23 10:53:11

I’ve been watching this thread.

Such positive news. The doctors perform miracles at times.

Very best wishes for a speedy recovery to your daughter.

Baggs Sat 18-Nov-23 10:44:38

Glad your daughter is doing well after surgery, BigBertha. Hugs and ethereal support (same as prayers?) from me too xx

Callistemon21 Sat 18-Nov-23 10:10:03

Thinking of you and Victoria, BigBertha and sending very best wishes for a good recovery. flowers

I have no advice except for you to take some deep Yoga breaths and a moment or two of calm every so often during what is a very anxious time.

Maggiemaybe Sat 18-Nov-23 09:53:01

Thinking of you and your daughter, BigBertha, and praying for a quick recovery for your Victoria. thanks

dragonfly46 Sat 18-Nov-23 09:45:53

Thank you for updating us Bertha I just popped in to see if there was any news. I hope Victoria makes a steady recovery, it looks like the signs are good. Sending best wishes.

Witzend Sat 18-Nov-23 09:23:06

Thank goodness - 🀞she’ll continue to recover well.

Redhead56 Sat 18-Nov-23 09:14:23

I hope your daughter makes a speedy recovery πŸ’

Aveline Sat 18-Nov-23 08:51:41

How are things today BigBertha?

grannybuy Fri 17-Nov-23 23:58:59

So pleased to hear of the outcome. Wishing her a good recovery.

Summerfly Fri 17-Nov-23 23:11:16

Thinking of you BIGBERTHA. Hugs πŸ’

LauraNorderr Fri 17-Nov-23 22:27:16

Such good news BigBertha, you must have been worried sick.
Wishing Victoria a speedy recovery.
flowers for you both.

Susan56 Fri 17-Nov-23 18:11:37

Encouraging news BigBertha.Adding my good wishes and prayers for Victoria and all the familyπŸ™πŸ»πŸ’