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
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.
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
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.