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[quote=Anonymous]As others have said, this is very common.  Being in the ICU itself has risks, as does general anesthesia.  With my Mom, being in a private room, having someone familiar with her at all times, and eventually returning to a familiar place were all very helpful. It is a terrifying change — but eventually my Mom improved. Her humor returned, her personality returned, her connections with people she knew and loved returned.

I’m angry, though, that these issues were not explicitly discussed when her surgeon discussed an option for a second surgery with a woman over 90. I am certain that if my Mom had been aware of these risks —and if I had — she would have seriously considered them and probably would not have consented to the surgery.  She had an aneurysm. I’m pretty sure that she would have chosen “let nature take its course “ vs all that she endured following that second surgery.

tldr: Don’t despair OP. Things can definitely improve significantly.  Wishing you comfort and reassurance.[/quote]

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