Took my mother to the doctor today. What a nightmare! Not her condition, but getting her there in the first place!!

Even though I had taken the day off from work and she agreed to the appointment YESTERDAY, when I got to her house she refused to go. It took me, my brother, my sister and ALL FOUR of her grandchildren to get involved before she finally got up & got in the car. By that time, everyone was either in tears or hysterics. We barely made it in time for the appointment.

And THAT was just a pre-surgery examination!! Barring lack of 'clearance' from her primary Dr. due to bad bloodwork or something, she's got a procedure scheduled for 9/24...am already dreading getting her to the hospital by 7am for admittance paperwork. I can almost guarantee she'll refuse to go. Then what?

I remember my mom going through similar stuff w/ my grandmother when we were teenagers. It was aweful to watch and my mother is acting this way at a MUCH younger age. Actually, she's been blissfully sinking into old age & feebleness for years, even from before my dad died. What a shame.

All of you out there who have aging but active parents who UNDERSTAND what's necessary for their health & well being...be grateful for for what you've got. I don't wish this on my worst enemy.

Thanks for letting me vent.

Apple