He told her if she did not have it fixed she would not live long.
So we are driving home and my mother said . I've had this leak for over 20 years. Is this something that will end her life soon or not.
Guess I do not understand the meaning of 30% function .
He told her she would die suddenly.
Thank You
Nita
Also - don't underestimate your mom's ability to understand this situation and decide for herself whether to have the surgery or not. Good luck and best wishes to you and your mother.
When it comes to caring for the elderly - especially those in their 80s+ - I think less is more. Your mother may have hit on something - if she has been living a comfortable life so far with this defect, why have her take the risk of a major surgery? The anesthesia alone is dangerous at her age.
Anyway, that is my 2 cents.
Good luck,
Lilli
And I wouldn't leave his office till I had my answers. Even if you only get a phone call from him/her, ask the questions till your satisfied.
He is working for your mom after all.