Friday, December 21, 2012

A Mom Update

A few weeks ago Mom went to have a a Barium Test to see if they could find what is causing her to be nauseous all the time - it found she had some 'webbing' in the esophagus and they weren't sure what it was so today she had to go have a scope with a little camera on it put down her throat and stomach. The webbing turned out to be just a bit of scar tissue but what they did find was 4 ulcers. 3 of them are small and there is one larger one that is bleeding. The doctor has given her some special medicine that she has to take four times a day and he hopes that will help with the ulcers and also the nausea.

He did talk her about not getting stressed, watching what she eats and to getting plenty of exercise - we can definitely help with the exercise and the eating part (we will happily eat what she can't!)  but the Mom isn't sure about the stress thing as she is not at all a stressy type person - in fact one of her lectures told her once if she didn't see Mom blink occasionally she would think she is was a mannequin - that how calm and quiet she is. We did make sure Mom got some exercise the other day when we took her to the park - can you believe she said it made her sad because it is all bleak looking!!!!!  Oh Mom - if only you could smell all the wonderful smells you wouldn't think it was bleak at all.

31 comments:

  1. I'm sure you boys are the best medicine out there.

    Feel better!

    ReplyDelete
  2. That is very scary stuff. I hope the medicine can help her to feel better. More walkies is good for everybody. Lots of sunshine, too, whenever possible. Get better, mom.

    Kisses,
    Dexter

    ReplyDelete
  3. Wow, I hope it gets better soon.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Your Mum will be in our thoughts and prayers. Dad never minded bleak looking. He used to like to run in the fog.

    Essex & Sherman

    ReplyDelete
  5. I sure hope the medicine helps, and helps soon. I do know that you all will give her all the attention she needs.
    Blessings,
    Goose

    ReplyDelete
  6. Your poor Mom has to be so frustrated with all this medical stuff. We hope the new meds help a huge amount.

    Merry Christmas to you from all of us.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

    ReplyDelete
  7. Tell your mom to be careful...at least they found it...so that's good. You'll have to make her go out for a walk EVERY DAY! :) Happy dance!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Yikes that is scary. Hope mom feels better
    Benny & Lily

    ReplyDelete
  9. You guys take good care of her while she heals. Not sure what to do about the stress thing but I am sure time with you will help that too.

    bert

    ReplyDelete
  10. Sounds like you and the Dweebs are doing your bit to keep her healthy. Keep those long walks coming.

    We hope the ulcer situation sorts itself out VERY soon. Paws crossed.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

    ReplyDelete
  11. I work for a GI practice. Tell your mom she should have an H. Pylori breath test. That is an infection that cause stomach erosions....

    ReplyDelete
  12. I'm so sorry that your Mom is feeling icky right now! But, great job making sure that she gets tons of exercise and watches what she eats! I'm sure that you can help her out with the stress as well, us pups are pretty good about that sort of thing! :-D

    ReplyDelete
  13. We walk mom regularly to reduce her stress. Sending special rottie kisses to your mom.

    Bart and Ruby

    ReplyDelete
  14. We hope the medicine helps mum. Sending healing paw and best wishes Molly.

    ReplyDelete
  15. We've been wondering about the results of your mom's test. Hope the medicine helps her right away! Enjoy the extra walks and food Reilly and company! :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. We sure hope the medicine helps your mom! Sometimes bleak days are the best ones.

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

    ReplyDelete
  17. Hope your Mom gets well soon. She's had her share of being sick. You guys take good care of her now.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Get well soon. It is interesting hearing about the doctor said. Mommy gets her test results the day after Christmas. Mommy gets very stressful at her job. She has tons of deadlines. Oh by the way, thanks for offering to send us a christmas card. We actually got one today from a neighbor and we are on cloud nine. It was really nice of you offering though. You are a great friend.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Ulcers... You're poor mum. Make sure you don't do anything to upset it, be good boys!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Get well soon, ulcers are no fun. Hope you feel better for the holidays xx

    ReplyDelete
  21. Sending hugs to your Mom! Being sick is no fun!

    Sam

    ReplyDelete
  22. Hi Reilly and Denny, my dad had the little camera down the throat and esophagus. They didn't find anything bad but for him, it was an awful experience. He didn't vomit but the gagging reflect was pretty strong. We hope that the medicine helps your mom.

    ReplyDelete
  23. I am glad the Doc gave your Mom some medicine to make her feel better. Between that and you two takin her out for walks, she'll be feelin great in no time! :D

    Merry Christmas to all of you!

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

    PeeS: Goin over to visit your new Dweeb Cousin and say Howdy :)

    ReplyDelete
  24. You will see her right, I know it!
    Hope you has a very Merry Christmas!
    ~lickies, Ludo!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Reilly, did you know today you is 5, 5, 5! I just noticed on your birthday ticker, you is 5years, 5months, and 5days.

    ReplyDelete
  26. We wish you all

    A Happy Holiday
    & A Merry Christmas.

    Best wishes Molly

    ReplyDelete
  27. So scary! I hope it all works out!
    Just stopping by to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

    Basset Momma, Freddie & Gloria

    ReplyDelete
  28. I am sorry that you are feeling sad and have the ulcers. I hope Santa brings you a box of joy. I am wishing you peace of heart and health this Christmas. A
    Very Merry Christmas Denny,
    Reilly and Mom.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

    ReplyDelete
  29. Did you turn your comments off yesterday? I want to send big hugs to your mom. It doesn't matter what you have in life as much as what is happening in your heart. Your momma is going through a very difficult time where things look dark and sad. I understand. It happens to my momma a lot too. I hope that you are able to offer her some comfort.

    Kisses,
    Dexter

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for woofing at us - we read each and every one of them