Re: A question for a friend


stancole1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (MaryL) wrote:

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This sounds
to me like there is also dementia--not at all surprising,
under the circumstances.
MaryL
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Hi Mary,
IME many folks who have surgery have a long-lasting (weeks or months)
BUT _temporary_ dementia as a (well-known to docs) reaction to the
anesthesia. Very scary for my roommates that have had it .. 3 in the
last year so it must be quite common. As the dementia subsided and they
finished Physical Therapy they all were able to return home.
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They had frequent visitors and phone calls to help them re-orient
themselves frequently through the days and weeks. I'm sure that helped.
The last lady was 93 and went home on a Monday to celebrate her 94th
birthday on Tuesday. :)
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Sending best wishes to
your friend & her Mother,
Thank you for helping them,
Jane

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