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joeychen ([personal profile] joeychen) wrote2003-04-10 03:42 pm

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Dad just called, Mum's in hospital due to a small heart attack (or series of attacks) she's apparently had pains in her chest and going down her arms for the last couple of days.
She's in the ICU tonight, but should be coming home tomorrow. This is probably from the low hemaglobin that she has. She's been on Procrit for it, which did help. But it's been low for a long time, so her heart has had to be working hard to pump the blood around. Like dad said, something her Onc. Dr. should have been more on top of.
Grrrr.
I'll talk to her tomorrow when she's back at home, and Dad will call me tonight with an update.
God, this all brings us together as a family, but it's been so fucking wearing on us all too.

[identity profile] dazzlynn.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
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[identity profile] alineskirt.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
oh Jo, I am sending you & your family lots of love. I am so sorry that things are rough for you all.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do from afar.

love, susan

[identity profile] jangrl.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
oy. hope she recovers completely. take care of yourself, okay?

jangrl. :)

[identity profile] emily-hahn.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh Jo, I'm so sorry to hear about this - take care of yourself and know that I'm thinking about you. Your mom's symptoms sound an awful lot like my dad's heart attack in terms of the ongoing pain in the arms.

[identity profile] scarletwench.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 04:11 pm (UTC)(link)
*Huggles* I'm so sorry that she and your family have to go through this. Though I have to say, I've met your family and you are lucky to have such a loving one. *More hugs*
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[personal profile] mizrobot 2003-04-10 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
i'm sorry jo. you and your family are in my thoughts.

[identity profile] resurgam.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
oh jo, please let me know if there's anything at all i can do.

xxoo

[identity profile] blue-lotus.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Jo,

Thinking about you and your family.
xox
a

[identity profile] wyseowl.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
oh no! I hope you mum makes a safe recovery. I have asked A to send her some Reiki.

*hugs*, many *hugs*

Candi

[identity profile] pot-t-mouth.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, honey. Best wishes to you and your family. I hope she's OK.

[identity profile] monkeyhouse.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
so sorry to hear it - best wishes to you and yours.

[identity profile] joeychen.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
thanks guys, your support means an awful awful lot to me!
Dad called again, they'll keep her in two nights, so home on Sat, but she's resting comfortably and on various drugs and oxygen to make things easier on her heart. It was a small attack, and didn't go through the heart walls (or something like that)

[identity profile] beezus.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
glad to hear your mum's doing better..

{{hugs}} for jo..

xo,
betsy

[identity profile] applehangover.livejournal.com 2003-04-10 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Gosh, that's scary. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

I wish your mom a safe and speedy recovery!


Please keep us posted.

[identity profile] zylle-blue.livejournal.com 2003-04-11 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
Oh Jo... I'm so sorry!

But I'm glad to hear that she's resting comfortably...