See my mom had surgery to remove an aneurysm off of her brain. She stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks for that then they transferred her to a Rehablitation Center to help her get her strength and balance back. She is going to be let out this friday.
However the nurses there say that she does not want to do the Physical therapy and that they cannot keep her there cause she does not seem to want to do the things she needs to be doing.
She told me 2 days ago that she would get better at home. She eats so much better now, looks better but she cannot get around on her own.
Someone has to help her to the bathroom and to walk.
We are going to be staying with her (She has 7 kids) but i am worried that her depression is making her not want to get better. She has been at that place for 2 weeks.
She has balance problems. Everything else about her is good.
Do you think it sounds like she just does not want to be in the hospital or does it sound like she does not want to get better?
2007-11-27 11:24:43 · 4 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i can't say i was in the same boat but i was in the hospital for 7 days when i gave birth to my son and i hated it. Hospitals themselves are depressing with them being full of sick patients.
She probably does want to get better but absolutely hates the hospital, i mean its not like she can walk to the store for her favorite magazine when she wants or make her own cup of tea or make herself a snack etc.... Some people as they get older feel if they are in the hospital they could be left there or transferred to an old age home(happened to my aunt) which is a deathly fear in a lot of people.
Just keep supporting your mother and let her know you are there for her and make sure she gets lots of TLC and when she gets home pamper her a bit to get her motivated to do things.
On a side note how are things for you? Better i hope.
2007-11-27 11:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by Wishmaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your mom wants to be home where she is familiar with everything and in her comfort zone.I would think it would be natural to feel depressed since she has had her life changed.She is concerned about what her future holds.You must try to convince your mom that it is important to take physiotherapy to recover to her fullest potential.When you talk to the discharge planner at the hospital see if they could arrange for your mom to get physical therapy in the hospital as an out patient .Maybe she could get physiotherapy in her home.I may be a good idea to have the discharge planner involve your mom in what her plan of care will bewhen she is discharged.maybe a hospital social worker could help your mom with her depression. Also ask if there is home care available that may also assist in your mom's recovery. Our payers are with you and your family.Take care.
2007-11-27 21:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by gussie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she's trying to get better and she need to stay at the hospital just in case and she also need to go to the physican so they can help her walk a littil better.My oldest brother went throught it. He had surgery on his knee and he start going to the physican 1st they gave him a knee brace but he dont wear that no more..So you need to sit down with the family and decide on a decisiin thats best for her so she can get well.
Good Luck!!
2007-11-27 20:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by Telecia B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think with some TLC at home and Patience and some home health care devices she will get better and be more comfortable at home.
2007-11-27 19:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by dee dee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋