Very worried about mi Grandma

tjt6768
tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
edited 27. Jul 2012, 12:59 in Living with Arthritis archive
the MRI results came back.. The wound in her back is very deep into the bone.
The surgeon won't operate because of her age. Plus he said that she can expect more sores ad her skin is paper thin..
This whole thing is very worrying... Another bad feeling.. Last one I had was with mi Dad before they discovered what was wrong. That dint work out well.

e050.gifMe-Tony
n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
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Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP

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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aww Tony and am sorry....I do remember my Grandma with very thin skin...I was always scared of helping her out of bed in case I hurt her.
    I do hope they are looking after her.. bless..
    sending some good positive vibes...and loads of love...xxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Susiesoo
    Susiesoo Member Posts: 358
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Tony - I am so sorry you have so much to deal with at the moment.
    I just want to say I am thinking of you and send best wishes to you all.

    Susie
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    tony feel free to come on and let it all out i know how hard it can be when you are worrying about a family member sending positive thoughts your way and also ((())) please take care when you can val
    val
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Tony mate so sorry about grandma,sending her special hugs.(((((()))))) Mig
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks folks.
    I adore my Gran. I always let her bop me on the chin when I see her in case I've done summat wrong.. She always does it with such a grin in her face...

    She's the head of the family, in fact her number in my phone is under MAFFIOSI LIL.. It's her side the sicilian bit is from...
    My Mum is worried sick & feels dreadful not bring in Leeds but I've told her, we all understand.. It's her Mum though.. :( can't really expect her not to worry.
    I just wish she wasn't in hospital, at that age it's hard to get out again... She's not happy being stuck there.. We have explained that it's for her benefit..

    The social services are actually looking into the carers that go to her three times a day (she still lives in her own flat on her own) as they don't think they had this wound checked quick enough. They just dressed it when the skin broke.. My Aunty was the one who got her to hospital.

    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Tony, this is dreadful, your poor Gran!
    At least she's in the right place now, and will be looked after.
    I hope she improves soon.
    Take care of yourself, and try not to worry too much.
    Thinking of you,
    Numpty
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry to read about your gran, and particularly that treatment options are limited.

    It isn't much comfort to know that the carers are being looked into - but perhaps it will mean that no-one else has to suffer as your gran appears to have.

    thinking of you all

    hugs ((()))
    Wonky
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks girls..
    Wonks.. Good to see you, hope you're alright mi dear. :wink:
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    So sorry you're having to worry about your grandma. I'm sure she'll be well looked after now. Hope you're taking care of yourself.
    Christine
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope your Gran pulls through this Tony but she does sound a fighter so that's on her side.

    Thinking of you and your family.

    Luv,
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    So sorry about this Tony.

    Thinking of you all.

    Tillyxxx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    just popped in to see how you all doing pal your gran sounds great lady glad she keeps you in your place sending ((())) for you all val
    val
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My poor Tony

    You Gran sounds a proper trouper so if anyone can 'lick' this she will.

    Sores are so hard to prevent when people's skin is paper thin, but bless her they WILL do their very best for her. Your Aunt did the right thing getting help for her as sores can develop very quickly.

    Fingers are crossed for her and some strength on it's way to you

    love

    Toni xxx
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thank you folks.
    She's definitely a fighter. Has beaten cancer twice and a stroke. Only has one lung..
    She's the strongest old lass I know..
    X
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Your gran look's lovely,you are very lucky to have her in your life,i haven't had a gran since i was 8 years old,i try to be the sort of gran i would have wanted to my own grandchildren.Cherish her.Mig
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks Mig.. She's great.. A real character.
    I should've put that photo on this thread really eh? Doh
    Lol
    I bet you are a lovely gran.. :D
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Tony

    What Idiots those carers are :shock: , Poor Grannie , sorry it will be a long old process for the wound to heal , like you said shes a fighter ,

    Karen.
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks hun.
    :wink:
    fowls48 wrote:
    Oh Tony

    What Idiots those carers are :shock: , Poor Grannie , sorry it will be a long old process for the wound to heal , like you said shes a fighter ,

    Karen.
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tony
    I'm on my hols. Just come back from a day out in Brighton but had to answer this although this will be the only time I have
    access to a computer until I get back home.
    I want you to know you lovely yorkshire bloke that I'm thinking of you and your gran. These sores are virtually inpossible to get rid of once they get so bad. Obviously it should never have been allowed to get this way.
    Sending you ((((())))) and I'm pleased to see your Dad is on the mend.
    May
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tony, Our Grans are our hero's! And they have been through so much through their lifes and still come out smiling! I understand how your mom must feel as it's her mother and wants to be near her. I remember my nan having 'tracing paper skin' as we called it. You give her a gentle ((HUG)) from me and I give you a slightly stronger ((HUG)). You and Jan take care as well.
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Tony and Janet
    your gran is one of life treasures and i send her a hug
    (((((((((tonys gran))))))))
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tony
    I just had to pop in to ask how your Gran is doing...bless her...our elderly people should be looked after properly, they are the backbone of this country and have gone through so many changes.Sorry but I really do feel so passionate about this.
    Sending some hugs for you and your Gran (((((()))) xx
    Love
    Barbara