To think there's more to the story...

[SkiddySkidz]

My mum recently lost a lot of weight (unexplained), and went to the doctors for blood tests. The tests revealed something was not right with her liver and so they booked in for an MRI scan. She hates hospitals and doctors and would never normally go for even quite serious things, so the fact that she has done something about this has worried me. She said at first it was going to be in a few weeks, but today she called me to say that she was going to be in hospital for few days as they have managed to bring the scan forward. I think she is trying to keep something from me, because I dont think they would keep people in overnight or even for a few days for this type of scan. Plus the fact it was sooner than they said seems off.
She hasn't given me any more information.

Can anyone reassure me that I am overreacting, or share examples of why they would keep her in for this. What is she not telling me because something isnt adding up? I want to know the truth so I am prepared.

@Skittlesandbeer If I were you, I’d get to the bottom of it today/tonight. Do whatever you have to. Be bossy or sneaky, get the info from her, the hospital staff, her ‘next of kin’ or anyone else you can think of.

The OPs mother has the right to privacy and to have that privacy respected. Why would you suggest something so utterly fucking stupid that could result in a staff member getting disciplined? You'd love it if someone pitched up and demanded access to your medical records wouldnt you ?

@Skittlesandbeer If I were you, I’d get to the bottom of it today/tonight. Do whatever you have to. Be bossy or sneaky, get the info from her, the hospital staff, her ‘next of kin’ or anyone else you can think of

Wow - glad you aren't related to me.
OPs mum has a right to privacy and is making a choice not to share all of the information at this point in time.

@IAskTooManyQuestions @hughwhatascorcher

Don't worry, I wont do this and I agree it is invasive. Everyone has a different relationship with their mum and if the poster is close to hers she may have thought that sort of behaviour is unusual and panicked trying to get hold of her mum. Unfortunately the only thing that is unusual for me is her actually going into the hospital at all, she never gives us much information about stuff and we tend to accept that. Unfortunately in this case it leaves us confused as to whether it really is nothing / routine, or something more to it. I guess time will tell, but at least she has kept us more informed than usual, even if it's the bare bones of detail.

How's your mum, OP?

Have you had a diagnosis yet?

@Jemima232

Yep it is actually some kind of gallbladder infection. I assume she has gallstones and will have to have it taken out. Best case scenario in my view and not as worrying as we first thought. Thanks all!

So glad that’s all it is! I had this a few years ago and it was so painful that I thought i was having a heart attack the first time

Oh I'm so glad it didn't turn out to be cancer SkiddySkids.