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So I know I haven't been around in a couple of weeks. I've been getting frequent headaches and my grandma isn't doing too well. I'm super bummed out.

This last Saturday, I went to visit my grandma and when I walked in, I found her sitting on her couch and grabbing her arm. She could hardly breathe and you could hear what sounded like extreme congestion in her chest. I called 911 and she was rushed to the hospital where she remains today. I guess she was suffering from congestive heart failure. They gave her some Lasix and had her pee out all of the fluid. She seemed to have been doing pretty well until the last couple of nights. She's been getting a lot of chest pain. The nurses have to come in and give her Nitro. My grandma has a long history of heart disease and the doctor has told us that there is nothing that he will do (invasively) anymore because her heart and arteries are too weak. I'm terrified for my grandma. My worthless uncle lives with her but is never home. Can you believe he was there the morning that she was dying?? He was going about his business and about to leave her there, alone! She was dying and he was going to leave. She refuses to stay with anyone else, you know how old people are so damn stubborn. I just need a little support, I don't know who else to talk to.

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I'm so sorry.  I know how hard it is to watch your grandparents health start to decline.  My grandma has been sick for quite awhile (she too was diagnosed w/ congestive heart failure at first).  It's so hard to watch.  Hang in there!

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Oh Rosie, I'm so sorry to hear that. That's terrible for your grandmother and so stressful for you. I'm sure your grandmother appreciates the heck out of you though for being there for her and taking care of her. She's lucky to have you on her side.

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I'm so sorry to hear about this. It's good that your grandmother has you!!

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I'm so sorry to hear this about your grandmother. I can't believe your uncle isn't concerned or doing anything. At least she has you.

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((((((hugs))))

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Thank goodness she has you!
Sending you all my best wishes and comfort...It's certainly stressful and draining when a loved one is ill and failing. Hope things improve somewhat, or at least that the uncle gets his act together.

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Thanks girls. I'm actually on the phone with her right now. She seems to be feeling a little better, she's talking shit about my mom (a sign she feels good). I think she might get discharged tomorrow.

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Good thing she has you! I never know what to say in these situations except [[hugs]]

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I am so glad she is feeling better! I hope she is home soon and continues to feel better.



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I'm glad she's feeling better and will get to go home. I'm sorry that you have to deal with all of this, but I'm so, so glad that she has you to support her. I remember when my grandmother got sick (she had brain cancer) and my grandfather was in the hospital, I had to spend a few nights at her house to take care of her. It was so hard to see my grandma -my superhero- so weak and helpless. Just know that she's grateful for you and she's so lucky to have you there for her. Keep doing what you're doing and know that she loves you very much. Keep us updated!

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Oh, rosie! I am so sorry. My grandma's health has been getting worse, too. It's hard to watch. I hope she continues to feel better!

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I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is to go through something like that.
It's a good thing that she has you. I hope she continues to do better.

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glad to hear she's feeling better smile

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I hope you are both doing okay, and I'm glad to hear that your grandmother is improving!

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Glad to hear she is doing better. I'll keep her in my prayers.

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You are a wonderful grand daughter and she is lucky to have you! Hang in there.

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Glad to hear she's doing better, too. {{{hugs}}}

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