So I have this vaca planned for the last week in Aug to go to the Dominican Republic. Sadly my stepmom is rather sick and is in the hospital right now with walking pneumonia & she was found with a dangerously low white cell count, they are testing her for lupus, leukemia, and any other disease that may be associated with that. Final payment due in two weeks (30 days defore departure) and even though she is recovering well from the pneumonia, I believe that we should cxl the trip b/c of her other illness. I just don't feel that it would be a wise decision for her to take a flight and run the risk of getting ill in DR. Let's be honest the hospitals are not the same, and it's even risky for a healthy to get sick due to the water and food over there. She is still very gun ho about going but with her condition it's not a guarantee. I want to cxl now so that we can get our $ back, but she says no that she will be fine, even though the doc can't give a def answer. Risk it or play safe?
2007-06-20 00:39:30 · 9 answers · asked by ihaveahugecrush 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I would cancel. She may say she is fine, but I think she is more concerned that she will be letting everyone else down. The Dominican Republic is not going anywhere, go later on. If you still want to go somewhere for your vacation there is plenty to do here in the states. I think you should be commended for being so concerned for your stepmothers well being. That after all is what is important, everything else can be replaced. Someones life can not.
2007-06-20 01:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by Funeeegurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was ill with viral pneumonia my white cell count was low also. I had all the tests and it was determined to be from the pneumonia. Hope that is the case for you stepmom. That said I would still say cancel. It took me almost 2 months to get back to normal. The doctors warned me not to be around sick people as I could get sick again easily. To travel now would put her at risk.
2007-06-20 10:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be right about the risk of getting sick in DR because it is a wonderful country but doesn't have the amenities we take for granted. I would cancel before you lose the $$$$$$$$$.
2007-06-20 07:54:50 · answer #3 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much you spent on the trip but if it was as expensive as it sounds i wouldnt risk it, she'll probably get better and if she is she can stay in the hotel but you can always go next year and do something closer to home with that money when your sure shes feeling better.
2007-06-20 07:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by Travis D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you she has a chance of passing while you are on that trip then you should take her if it is the last thing she wants to do. You see where I am getting here., If she would like to go the go why not take a chance.
2007-06-20 09:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by Samantha<3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the vacation spot and give them the details and find out what your options are. Perhaps you can postpone the trip until your mom is completly healthy.
2007-06-20 07:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by Mean Carleen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think having pneumonia takes a good toll on your body.. so that could be the reason her white cell count is low..
my guess is wait awhile till all her results are back.. and than see from there
i bet she'll be fine
2007-06-20 07:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well , you know i think you should take that trip , cz you never know what is goin to happen , maybe she is insesting on goin cz maybe she feels that this is her last vacation ( god forbid) but am tellin ya an example , so go to your vacation , and whatever happens , at least she will be happy goin .
2007-06-20 07:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
play safe and when all is well re book the trip
2007-06-20 07:49:47 · answer #9 · answered by ♠ Merlin ♠ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋