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More Prayers Needed*UPDATE*

bemyyoko Posted:

More Prayers Needed*UPDATE*

*UPDATE*
FH's grandfather did not come home today, instead he got put back in ICU. He has internal bleeding and they are having trouble finding the source. He has been given 2 units of blood so far, and will get more over the night.

My mom said she's hopeful with the laser surgery. She said she won't know for a few days how she feels/sees because she needs the drugs they gave her to wear off and the drops to wear off and everything.

that's all for now.
Thank you all so much for your kind words and support. the FMs have been a huge help.
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FH's grandfather is doing well. He should be coming home from the hospital today. YAY!!

We finally caught a break and things seem to be going well all around.

Then I talk to my brother. My mom has major health issues, as I've mentioned before. One of which being that she's diabetic, and it is very hard for her to keep her blood sugar levels under control. She has had many other health complications due to her diabetes.
She told me the other day that she was having trouble with her vision and had to go to the eye doc and they said there might be some bleeding behind the eye but not to worry about it, it's nothing major... so I believed her.

It turns out that it is major. My mother is going blind.

They did a laser surgery today that might help stop the bleeding, but probobly won't repair the vision she's already lost, but will hopefully keep it from getting worse, and leave her with some blind spots in her peripheral vision as well.

if the surgery doesn't work, there's a chance her eyesight will get much worse, very quickly, and she may not get to see me walk down the aisle.

I have felt guilty over the past few months about the fact that we moved the wedding up so much, we didn't have as much time to save money and I felt bad that I did it but I had my reasons.

It appears that my gut instinct was right.

I'm sorry this got so long, but I can't talk to anyone else about this stuff, FH and FMIL are worried about their own family right now, and my family is worried enough about my mom without having to worry about how 'poor little Kerri' is handling the news.

If you could please keep her in your thoughts and prayers I would really appreciate. I hate to keep coming here and asking this of you, I hate to sound like a whiney needy brat... but the power of prayer is too strong and important to ignore. Not to mention the fact that keeping it all inside would make me explode.

Thanks for putting up with me.
JoesFutureWife Posted:

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I am so sorry to hear you are going thru this. This is a very real concern and i will be praying for your mom's vision. This story hit really close to home because we're going thru something similar.
Do you know the name of her condition?? Is it macular degeneration (sp??)
madseason Posted:

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NEVER EVER write thanks for putting up with me! This is a family we love you and look out for eachother. I am so sorry for what is going on in your family and your mom.

Im your shoulder when you need one but dont be silly were always here when you need to talk,

bemyyoko Posted:

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Posted by JoesFutureWife

I am so sorry to hear you are going thru this. This is a very real concern and i will be praying for your mom's vision. This story hit really close to home because we're going thru something similar.
Do you know the name of her condition?? Is it macular degeneration (sp??)



she has Macular Degeneration which has been hard to deal with but has been treatable with good results... but i think the new issues is Diabetic Retinopathy at least that's the name I came up with after doing research based on what my brother told me.

My family likes to keep me out of the medical loop b/c i'm the 'baby' and they don't like to worry me...
TGs Lady 22908 Posted:

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alissa5517 Posted:

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You in no way sound like a whiney brat.

Any of us would feel the same way in your situation.

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Her and your family are in my prayers.
Mici n KC Posted:

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futuremrsfab Posted:

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I hope that the laser surgery is successful and that her vision doesnt get worse- I will definately say a prayer for her... keep us updated
TJ22908 Posted:

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I'm so sorry to hear this!! My niece has an eye disease that she was born with that could make her blind at anytime and shes only 9. I know its not the same but I just wanted to let you know that she has had a few laser surgeries to freeze the veins in her eye (or something to that effect) and the doctors have said it worked great and she hasn't had any problems. Just thought maybe that would give you a little hope!!

On a more positive not I'm glad FH grandfather is doing well!!!
Ms Sawney Posted:

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I am so sorry you are going through this I will keep her in my prayers

cbcf Posted:

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Kerri I am soo sorry to hear this. I will definitely be keeping your mother and your family in my thoughts and prayers!!!!!



Keep your head up!!!
JoesFutureWife Posted:

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You have fm!
snwb08 Posted:

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i'm so sorry - i hope your mom is okay.
Stephlover817 Posted:

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I'm so sorry to hear this!! I hope everything goes well!!
Sunset Renee Posted:

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This is why we are here!!!! I'll keep you in my prayers!

PS - You are NOT a brat!!!!!
Espo22 Posted:

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OMG i am so sorry

i pray that the laser surgery will go well and her vision won't get worse. Try and stay positive that this will work, i know it's probably hard. Take it one day at a time

Mizzdimple Posted:

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im so sorry, i know how you feel about your mom, my mom is loosing her vision also. Its making her very depressed. Im so sorry and of course prayers ur way

bemyyoko Posted:

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Posted by TJ22908

I'm so sorry to hear this!! My niece has an eye disease that she was born with that could make her blind at anytime and shes only 9. I know its not the same but I just wanted to let you know that she has had a few laser surgeries to freeze the veins in her eye (or something to that effect) and the doctors have said it worked great and she hasn't had any problems. Just thought maybe that would give you a little hope!!

On a more positive not I'm glad FH grandfather is doing well!!!



that is sort of what the surgery she had today does...it's supposed to keep the capilaries from bleeding.
davenjess Posted:

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what retinologist is she going to? My mom has one she LOVES!!!!!!!!

My mom's having the surgery next tuesday. The lazer is only part 1 of all the stuff.....it'll get better!
Emily08 Posted:

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So sorry to hear about your mom.. will keep her in my

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