Bi And Large

So remember how my mom had that crazy foot and ankle reconstruction done September 8th? She has been in a cage brace since then, and it has been very hard on her. She has really struggled with depression and it has been very uncomfortable - not to mention difficult not to be able to do anything. The plan is to hopefully have the pins removed in January and go to a walking cast until everything firms up 100%.

Anyway I have been talking to her the pst couple of days and she has been particularly down. Not at all her bright, chipper self; if you know my mom. Weepy, hopeless, hard on herself. Her leg, which had been pretty pain free for some time, has been really hurting again the past few days. She is tired and tired of relying on everyone else. She is struggling.

Dad called just now and said they were headed back to the ER. Again. His voice is tight and I can tell he is worried. He said he came home from work this evening and right away noticed that the leg was infected. Mom has a fever and is badly chilled, just like she was before she pretty much died in 2004. I don't have any idea what is going on - they don't either, they are still waiting to find out. But I am worried and I hate being so far away.

Edited to add, 10:45pm: I just spoke to my dad again and they have been admitted to the ER. In the bright light, he says it is really obvious that mom has a serious infection. The original incision on the bottom of her foot looks 'sick' and is weeping, and her skin is tight and red all the way up to her knee. They have admitted her to the hospital and it looks like she will stay there for 2 - 3 days on IV antibiotics. Tomorrow her podiatry surgery team will come through and make a decision about the poles in her leg and foot, whether to remove them or not. They might take them out to let things drain and then replace them in a few days, or leave them be to avoid spreading infection. So that's where we are.

Oh, and Moo, you silly goose, I only just found out about all of this tonight! I love you and I'm always glad when you email me. And recordable ornaments is a CRAZY IDEA!!!!!