Mum in hospital with bleed on her brain. Waiting for a phone call and can't sleep

[Elmo311]

Hi,

My lovely mum who's in her late 60's had a bad headache today, she then went to the bathroom and vomited and fell unconscious. My poor dad felt that something was up so he went to check on her and found her.

Because of Covid we can't be with her. She's been moved to another hospital. And they said they might put her on a ventilator.

Just so worried and I can't sleep :(

I just wanted to send my thoughts, it must be so hard having little children as well today. I hope you get positive news soon

Hi everyone,

So she was actually out of theatre early this morning but no one called us. (And we didn't want to bug them so didn't call!) We have spoken to a nurse but not the surgeon yet so waiting for their call.

She suffered a spontaneous intra cranial haemorrhage, probably caused by stress. The surgery was a success and she's in ICU but still sedated.

We don't know a timeline for coming out of the sedation etc.

Thank you for all the support it means a lot to me to have you all here xx

Hope she improves OP. Thinking of you.

That all sounds positive! I've been thinking of you and your mum and hope the outcome is good x

that's a good update, even if preliminary. Fingers crossed for all to be well.

I'm so sorry your mum is not well.
A similar situation happened to my mum.
Thinking of you. X

Gosh that must have been a really long wait for you. But positive news. I think I’m not the only one, who has been keeping an eye out for your update.

Oops I meant to say

I've been keeping an eye out too- I glad its good news.

I have just seen your post and sending healing love and prayers to your mum and strength for you all at this time .
This may sound crazy but the fact that they done surgery is all a positive sign.
I hope you manage to have a sleep even if it’s just naps because you will need your strength for your mum when she wakes up xx

I'm glad the op was a success @Elmo311.

I’ve been checking in and hoping everything is okay. Sending positive vibes to you and your family.

Just seen this.

Hope you get some more positive news soon.

And also hope you manage to get some sleep. Try and look after yourself too. Your mum would want you to be.

My dad suffered a brain bleed 4 years ago my mum found him in the bathroom not right and called an ambulance. He went to hospital and they did a CT and told mum to call me and my DB once we arrived they told us nothing they could do and Dad was moved into a side ward for us to sit with him until the inevitable which took a couple of days. So for me the fact that you've not all been gathered round for the talk and your mum's been to surgery has got to be huge positive as they really wouldn't waste their time unless they were confident of a positive outcome. Fingers crossed your mum continues to improve and I really hope I've not bummed you out with my experience.

@ArtfulScreamer Sorry about your dad :( xx

Hope you hear some more soon @Elmo311

Evening all.

They are going to gradually taper off her sedation overnight to see what happens.
Update tomorrow when we hear back.

Fingers crossed for my mother duck x

In fairness my dad had COPD so would've had to shield and given that when he was alive he liked to go to the pub every night for a few pints, so this last year we've commented several times about how he'd be glad of no longer being here. I was lucky to have had a great dad for as long as I did when some on here don't ever have a day of a decent dad that's something I can never be sad about.
I really do think things sound very positive for your mum and I'm sure in a few months when she's well on the mend although possibly calling you by your sisters name or calling the fridge the oven, the stress of the last day or so will be just a memory.

Thank you again for everyone's replies- means a lot to me.

I was lucky to have had a great dad for as long as I did when some on here don't ever have a day of a decent dad that's something I can never be sad about.

A what a great dad raising a daughter (?) with such a lovely caring attitude.

I'm a speech and language therapist working on a Community adult neuro team. I've worked with lots of people who have had a similar diagnosis to your mum. The progress and improvement I see is inspiring, even from
huge strokes/ brain injuries.

I hope you hear some news soon and I'm sending you lots of positivity, love and light.

I have been thinking of you and your lovely Mum today. The first hurdle is now behind you.

There is a charity called Headway who might be useful. They have a helpline you can call or email if you have any questions.

Yes good call sock monster RE contacting Headway. They are very good. Sending good wishes.