Margaret is Holding On

On Saturday I took Louis into see Margaret.  She was in her chair and very weak.  She held out her right arm to pat Louis and he put his paw and just rested it on her arm.  He did not scratch but his rough pads just tore Margaret's skin.  I told the RN that I wouldn't bring him in again but was told that it is better for Margaret that I do and that her skin is so fragile that they have caused minor tears just supporting her.

 Margaret waiting to be patched up.

 

The skin tear.

It is now noticeable that Margaret does not sit up straight any more but leans to her right.  It is probable that she has had a mini-stroke as the right side of her face has also drooped a bit.

After dressing the arm Margaret was able to pat Louis and give him some treats he spent the next two hours just lying next to her chair except for when Margaret and he needed a comfort stop.  Margaret was having difficulty breathing and swallowing and was still on oxygen full time.

I visited with Louis on Sunday and Margaret was much the same.

On Monday I visited and stayed a little longer to try and catch her Doctor who hadn't seen Margaret since Friday evening and in my opinion she had deteriorated since then .  He actually visited in the evening and increased Margaret's Frusimide to 280 mg a day, the most she has ever been on.

On Tuesday the RN told me that she was very lethargic but quite happy.  They were having to crush her medication and serve them up in what looks like Yoghurt.  I stayed for a couple of hours and Margaret dozed on and off in front of her TV.  We had short chats about Louis and friends who had sent their regards and support but mostly she just sat there.  She is still leaning to the right and she dribbles a bit down the right side of her face when she drinks.

I shall take Louis in after lunch and hope to meet her GP if he makes it.