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TrogL

(32,822 posts)
Sun Mar 5, 2023, 07:50 PM Mar 2023

Craftygal is in hospital UPDATE: she's passed

Last edited Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:05 AM - Edit history (2)

Went into congestive heart failure at the dialysis clinic. They got her back with CPR but beyond the magic 5 minute window. The doctors have already raised the issue of pulling the plug.

UPDATE:

CAT scan showed massive brain damage. I saw the images and the folds and fissures you would normally see were gone. The doctor described it as "mush" and not survivable. My daughter and I decided to let them pull the tubes and we went out for a few minutes. By the time we came back she was gone. The nurse said it took moments and she passed quietly.

She had endured years of dialysis and other medical issues.

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Craftygal is in hospital UPDATE: she's passed (Original Post) TrogL Mar 2023 OP
So awful. I hope for what is best for her. Srkdqltr Mar 2023 #1
Sorry to hear this......♥️ a kennedy Mar 2023 #2
Sad bucolic_frolic Mar 2023 #3
So horrible, so sorry Walleye Mar 2023 #4
Oh no! Nittersing Mar 2023 #5
Oh no! MissB Mar 2023 #6
sending good vibes BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 2023 #7
So sorry to hear gademocrat7 Mar 2023 #8
Oh no! DUgosh Mar 2023 #9
Oh, no. That's awful. 🙏 rsdsharp Mar 2023 #10
So sorry for you. Hopeful for a good outcome. Sending positive thoughts. Fla Dem Mar 2023 #11
💕 💔 I am so terribly sorry. All best wishes for you both. 💔 💕 Hekate Mar 2023 #12
So sorry to hear this! Different Drummer Mar 2023 #13
Om Mani Padme Hum WhiteTara Mar 2023 #14
I am so sorry mgardener Mar 2023 #15
Ahhh. I'm so sorry. How long after? Is she intubated? judesedit Mar 2023 #16
So sorry IbogaProject Mar 2023 #17
Oh, no! I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers and vibes for her and highplainsdem Mar 2023 #18
I'm so sorry karin_sj Mar 2023 #19
Hoping for another near-miracle like this one: highplainsdem Mar 2023 #20
YES!! I remember that! liberalla Mar 2023 #21
Good luck Craftygal and all who love her. mahina Mar 2023 #22
Oh, no. I hope The Universe pulls off a miracle. LoisB Mar 2023 #23
So sorry to hear this. pazzyanne Mar 2023 #24
Oh no. Oh I'm so sorry. nolabear Mar 2023 #25
Oh no. Holding you all in light and love. niyad Mar 2023 #26
Damn. I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences TrogL The Polack MSgt Mar 2023 #27
My sincere condolences. Tetrachloride Mar 2023 #28
I am so very sorry for your loss.💔 lucca18 Mar 2023 #29
{{{{{TrogL}}}}} I'm so sorry that she's passed. But I hope you can highplainsdem Mar 2023 #30
deep condolences Richard D Mar 2023 #31
Deepest Sympaties to you and your family. Sogo Mar 2023 #32
I am so sorry 😞 UpInArms Mar 2023 #33
I am so sorry for your loss. Kali Mar 2023 #34
Trogi,sorry for your loss. May your memories of her be a blessing during this time, debm55 Mar 2023 #35
I'm so sorry for your loss. Solly Mack Mar 2023 #36
:( sakabatou Mar 2023 #37
I am so sorry for your loss, Trog Hekate Mar 2023 #38
I'm so sorry. Ocelot II Mar 2023 #39
🕯️. I am so sorry for your loss irisblue Mar 2023 #40
I am really sorry to hear this. Maraya1969 Mar 2023 #41
I'm so very very sorry diva77 Mar 2023 #42
I am so very sorry. AmBlue Mar 2023 #43
I'm so very sorry 😪 Raine Mar 2023 #44
Strength to you and all who loved her. Nevilledog Mar 2023 #45
🕯️So sorry for your loss electric_blue68 Mar 2023 #46
I'm so sorry. Take care of yourself. Scrivener7 Mar 2023 #47
So so sorry... Phentex Mar 2023 #48
My deepest condolences. Mad_Dem_X Mar 2023 #49
I hope she passed at peace and without pain. n/t DFW Mar 2023 #50
So very sorry cate94 Mar 2023 #51
May she rest in peace and may your family find peace that Craftygirl is no longer suffering. Fla Dem Mar 2023 #52
♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ a kennedy Mar 2023 #53
Oh how sad malaise Mar 2023 #54
So sad. pandr32 Mar 2023 #55
I'm very sorry for your loss, TrogL. brer cat Mar 2023 #56
I am so sorry. murielm99 Mar 2023 #57
I am so so sorry... CaptainTruth Mar 2023 #58
May she rest in peace Sanity Claws Mar 2023 #59
You and she have endured so much suffering. ancianita Mar 2023 #60
I am so sorry to see this.. mountain grammy Mar 2023 #61
So very sorry. c-rational Mar 2023 #62
I'm so sorry. area51 Mar 2023 #63
So very, very sorry... Tikki Mar 2023 #64
Deepest condolences Wild blueberry Mar 2023 #65
So so sorry. bluestarone Mar 2023 #66
Sending my deepest sympathies to you Colorado Liberal Mar 2023 #67
I'm so sorry for your loss Danmel Mar 2023 #68
I'm sorry for your loss,Trogl. whathehell Mar 2023 #69
OM - when no word work sanatanadharma Mar 2023 #70
... Faux pas Mar 2023 #71
RIP Craftygal...... panader0 Mar 2023 #72
My deepest condolences on your loss. sinkingfeeling Mar 2023 #73
I am so sorry. Nt 1WorldHope Mar 2023 #74
So sorry to hear this ... rustysgurl Mar 2023 #75
I'm very sorry, TrogL democrank Mar 2023 #76
So sorry IbogaProject Mar 2023 #77
My sympathy for you and your family mercuryblues Mar 2023 #78
Sad news! Thanks for the update.... Karadeniz Mar 2023 #79
Condolences for everyone who loved and cared for her sarge43 Mar 2023 #80
I am so sorry, Trogl. It was merciful that Craftygal went so peacefully. judesedit Mar 2023 #81
Her journal shows that she has dealt with this challenge for at least 10 years.. Permanut Mar 2023 #82
Sorry for your loss Lifeafter70 Mar 2023 #83
So sorry. My condolences. n/t Greybnk48 Mar 2023 #84
Add my condolences to the others. Thanks for informing us. She will be missed. jmbar2 Mar 2023 #85
My deepest condolences. SpamWyzer Mar 2023 #86
such very sad news orleans Mar 2023 #87
So sorry catrose Mar 2023 #88
So sorry Demovictory9 Mar 2023 #89
... Delphinus Mar 2023 #90
Iam so sorry Oppaloopa Mar 2023 #91
She was tremendous nightwing1240 Mar 2023 #92
So sorry for your loss Bettie Mar 2023 #93
oh dear. condolances . AllaN01Bear Mar 2023 #94
I'm very sorry to learn of this. cab67 Mar 2023 #95
I am so very sorry. onecaliberal Mar 2023 #96
It is always difficult when they are that close. LiberalFighter Mar 2023 #97
. AwakeAtLast Mar 2023 #98
So sorry to hear this. All my deepest sympathy to your and your family. Celerity Mar 2023 #99
So sorry for your loss, TrogL BComplex Mar 2023 #100
Peace world wide wally Mar 2023 #101
I am so sorry but glad cally Mar 2023 #102
So sorry to hear this Trog. HUGS to you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Mar 2023 #103
I am so very sorry for your loss, TrogL. sheshe2 Mar 2023 #104
I am so very sorry for your loss, TrogL. sheshe2 Mar 2023 #105
RIP Craftygal kimbutgar Mar 2023 #106
So sorry to hear. Owl Mar 2023 #107
I'm so sorry for your loss...my deepest condolences Docreed2003 Mar 2023 #108
I, too, grieve, but am held up a bit by the united support here. TreasonousBastard Mar 2023 #109
My deepest condolences, TrogL! Different Drummer Mar 2023 #110
She sounds like she was ready. BigmanPigman Mar 2023 #111
My love goes out to you and yours blogslug Mar 2023 #112
I am so, so sorry. So sad. Such a wonderful person. All the blessings for you and yours. nt okaawhatever Mar 2023 #113
My deepest condolences on your loss, TrogL. Niagara Mar 2023 #114

judesedit

(4,438 posts)
16. Ahhh. I'm so sorry. How long after? Is she intubated?
Sun Mar 5, 2023, 09:38 PM
Mar 2023

I know it's a slim chance, but sometimes people miraculously survive. Of course, I hope with quality of life.

Sending strong positive vibes and will say a special prayer.

highplainsdem

(48,975 posts)
30. {{{{{TrogL}}}}} I'm so sorry that she's passed. But I hope you can
Sun Mar 5, 2023, 10:51 PM
Mar 2023

picture her young and healthy again, and reunited with loved ones who crossed over earlier, because I believe that is her reality now.

Sogo

(4,986 posts)
32. Deepest Sympaties to you and your family.
Sun Mar 5, 2023, 10:57 PM
Mar 2023

It's never easy to let a loved on go, but a relief that they no longer suffer....



Raine

(30,540 posts)
44. I'm so very sorry 😪
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 02:23 AM
Mar 2023

you did the right thing letting her go 🦋 leaving her pain behind. You and your daughter are in my thoughts. 💕

R-I-P Craftygal

Fla Dem

(23,656 posts)
52. May she rest in peace and may your family find peace that Craftygirl is no longer suffering.
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 12:25 PM
Mar 2023

Last edited Mon Mar 6, 2023, 03:48 PM - Edit history (1)

I am sorry for your loss and know you will miss her dearly.

a kennedy

(29,655 posts)
53. ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 12:27 PM
Mar 2023
May she rest in peace, and you find her life something to be celebrated and remembered.

sanatanadharma

(3,702 posts)
70. OM - when no word work
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 02:19 PM
Mar 2023

Om Try-Ambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pusstti-Vardhanam
Urvaarukam-Iva Bandhanaan
Mrtyor-Mukshiiya Maam'rtatur

A prayer for these times

IbogaProject

(2,811 posts)
77. So sorry
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 02:57 PM
Mar 2023

The Koreans have a nice way they refer to this, they would say "she has returned". Their style is to throw a party the person would want to attend and it is supposed to be happy not sad, a celebration. Best wishes for a smooth time with the bueratic stuff and taking time for yourself. It is never easy.

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
80. Condolences for everyone who loved and cared for her
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 03:30 PM
Mar 2023

Whatever is beyond this life, may she rest in peace there.

judesedit

(4,438 posts)
81. I am so sorry, Trogl. It was merciful that Craftygal went so peacefully.
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 03:31 PM
Mar 2023

It sounds like her quality of life was diminishing slowly, but surely. Thank you for keeping us informed. May your many good memories of her sustain you. We are here if you are in need of friends. I'm glad you and your daughter are together to get through this.

Permanut

(5,602 posts)
82. Her journal shows that she has dealt with this challenge for at least 10 years..
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 03:33 PM
Mar 2023

and met that challenge with courage. RIP; an example for us all.

 

SpamWyzer

(385 posts)
86. My deepest condolences.
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 04:32 PM
Mar 2023

I think you did what was lovingly necessary. I am sorry you had to choose, but it was a good choice. Your love never failed. I wish you time and healing and patience and fond memories. RIP Craftygal.

BComplex

(8,049 posts)
100. So sorry for your loss, TrogL
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 06:17 PM
Mar 2023

I am sorry she wasn't able to tell you good-bye, and how much she appreciated all you did for her, and for your support throughout the years.

cally

(21,593 posts)
102. I am so sorry but glad
Mon Mar 6, 2023, 06:55 PM
Mar 2023

That you were by her side for the hard choices and made decisions with your daughter.

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