My lovely Mum is in hospital following a heart attack.
She came to my house on Monday and said her chest hurt, in fact (as we both suffer from health anxiety and so are always worrying that something is wrong with us) what she actually said was "I'm having a heart attack today" and we both went "Yeah, yeah, what again, haha!!"
On Tuesday her chest was still hurting, but Mum being Mum she went to work (she is actually a retired florist but works 9 hours in a gift shop). She felt unwell and nearly came home but didn't want to trouble them (!!!!) so she completed her shift and then rang the surgery when she got home.
They advised her to call an ambulance!! And yet again she nearly didn't as she didn't want to trouble them.
Long story short is she is having triple bypass surgery in the morning.
We are in shock.
Even when it was concluded she had had a heart attack we didn't think for a minute it meant she would need open heart surgery.
I am terrified. I am not ready in any way to be an orphan!! I want her for many, many more years. I want to be laughing and arguing with her when *I* am an old woman....
So, if you could send good vibes and prayers from 8.00am I'd be truly grateful....
Hugs,
S x
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Oh Sarah, you poor soul. What a terrible worry for you. Not to mention your dear Mum of course. Listen, your Mum will have her surgery and probably go on to outlive the rest of us! I had a lovely art teacher who seemed to have a new lease of life after heart surgery. You've obviously all got a small mountain to climb first but, hang on in there, you WILL all come through this. Be brave my love. xx
ReplyDeleteOh what a shock for you, I hope everything goes well tomorrow, sending best wishes for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteGill x
Read your blog all the time and will be saying a prayer for your mum. Surgery is usually very successful and my grandfather had the same op in his 70's and lived to 91! British Heart Foundation have a fantastic helpline with cardiac nurses on the other end who can also put your mind at rest. Z x
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts your way, Sarah. So sorry to hear this. Hope everything goes well. She looks like a very lovely woman. xx
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts and wishes your way. Hoping your Mum makes a very speedy recovery :) x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this Sarah, I hope and pray that all goes well for youer mother tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteLots of positive vibes comming your way!
((hugs)) Alyson x
Thinking of you xx
ReplyDeleteTexting you now lover. x x x
ReplyDeleteSending love to you both.What a lovely Mum you have.x
ReplyDeleteTry to think positive; everything will be fine. My prayers are with your mom.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all today Sarah and sending you lovely, warm, positive wishes!Your Mum will have a fabulous new lease of life after the op and you'll have her for many years to come ...
ReplyDeleteLove Claire xxx
Hope all goes well for your mum - a very similar thing happened to us last week, but you dont need to hear that at the mo. - am sure your mum will be well looked after and home with you soon xxxxx hugs to you all xxxx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...so sorry to hear this, poor Mum....all the best for the op today
ReplyDeleteSending love and hugs to you both, crossing everything for today.
Hugs, Sue xx
Sending good vibes and prayers your way. I hope your Mum makes a full and speedy recovery. It sounds like she's one tough lady xx
ReplyDeleteWishing your mum a speedy recovery, bless her. You take care too X
ReplyDeleteohh' sarah that a big shock! love to all of you! and a speedy recovery!! big hugs!...i enjoyed your meadow gate pictures you'd had such a lovely time and what shocking news to come back to...i hope all is ok with your mum?x
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, you and your mum are in my prayers today. Sending you lots of positive vibes XXX
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, your mum and your family. I hope the surgery goes well today and she is soon feeling much better x
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, you poor thing and your poor mum. Thinking of you all at this time.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
Oh my goodness that's awful news, very scary for all your family. Your Mum sounds like a strong willed lady and isn't ready to give up without a fight. I'm sending you a hug and hoping all goes well..
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Helen xx
Try not to be terrified lovely. Yes it is a big deal but in my experience will bring those many more years of time together. I'll definitely be thinking of you and your mum, and looking forward to hearing your positive news in the coming days as your mum recovers. One step at a time and no fretting please!! x
ReplyDeleteMy father in law had the very same op and he's just fine. Sending you huge amounts of hugs and speedy recovery to your lovely mum. Amanda x
ReplyDeleteThats hard news to take in. Hope everything went well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shock, your mum sounds like a right tough cookie and with you to support her I'm sure she will be laughing and arguing with you again very soon. I hope everything went well with the operation and wish your mum a speedy recovery x
ReplyDeleteSo Sorry to hear about you Mum. She looks like a trooper, so I'm sure she'll soldier on and get well soon!
ReplyDeleteBad timing on my part, but to cheer you up, I nominated you for a Liebster Award.
Jackie
I know how you feel,5 months ago my mam had a stroke and I've never felt so scared in all my life. I was in work when I got the dreaded phone call, I thought it was my dad that was taken poorly, not my mam. On my way home from work I couldn t think straight, I just know if someone asked me my name I don't think I could have remembered it! On the plus side, my mam is so much better, but it is such a shock when it is your mam that is poorly.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you all x x x
I know how you feel,5 months ago my mam had a stroke and I've never felt so scared in all my life. I was in work when I got the dreaded phone call, I thought it was my dad that was taken poorly, not my mam. On my way home from work I couldn t think straight, I just know if someone asked me my name I don't think I could have remembered it! On the plus side, my mam is so much better, but it is such a shock when it is your mam that is poorly.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you all x x x
Blessings to you and your Mum that her surgery is successful and she grows stronger, healthier every day. Sending you loving thoughts and best wishes. I do hope for you both it all goes well. Patty/Nanaimo/BC
ReplyDeleteSarah. Bless you. This is a scary time. My late mother's husband was fortunate enough to skip the heart attack and go straight to the multiple bypass. This was 5 years ago and he is doing fine. Your lovely Mum is in my prayers for a full recovery and peace for you. God bless and keep you all. Regena in TN.
ReplyDeletewishing your mum a speedy and quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteBH x
sending you positive vibes and a virtual hug. And my boobs are as big as yours so it's a good hug! Hope your Mum is OK...and you too.
ReplyDeletefee x
You'll find the strength to get you and your family through it, with the love and support of family and friends us gals can do anything. You have some lovely words of wisdom from bloggy friends, I'm sure you're feeling the love everyone is sending your way.
ReplyDeleteI truly wish your Mum a speedy recovery and look forward to reading of her progress, love and hugs X
Your poor mum, hope she feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteMy dad had the same op a few years ago, he had his 80th Birthday last year
Julie xxxxxxxxxx