Hello,
My poor Mum has had Lewy Body dementia for around 2 yrs. The falls started a few months ago with the most serious happening last Saturday which has left her in hospital with a fractured hip and wrist. Surgery will take place in the next few days - a high heart rate and temperature has delayed so far.
She is completely out of it. This is fairly similar to how she has been over the last month although it seems much worse but could be due to the shock and pain meds.
I'm very worried about the impacts of anaesthetic and surgery. It feels like we have lost her already to be honest and just wondering if people with dementia / Lewy Body can come through this type of surgery?
I would be so very grateful for any thoughts re. this. Thank you.
My poor Mum has had Lewy Body dementia for around 2 yrs. The falls started a few months ago with the most serious happening last Saturday which has left her in hospital with a fractured hip and wrist. Surgery will take place in the next few days - a high heart rate and temperature has delayed so far.
She is completely out of it. This is fairly similar to how she has been over the last month although it seems much worse but could be due to the shock and pain meds.
I'm very worried about the impacts of anaesthetic and surgery. It feels like we have lost her already to be honest and just wondering if people with dementia / Lewy Body can come through this type of surgery?
I would be so very grateful for any thoughts re. this. Thank you.