Still late (working my way up to the current day), but as Ithilwen says, this can be something that, while awful to have to endure, will not mean anything serious in the long term. Here's hoping that will be true for your Mum. Poor dear has been through quite enough!

And good for you for insisting on pain meds for her! In the current healthcare lingo, you are being an "advocate" for her. Well done!

I'm sorry to be late chiming in, but please know you are never far from my thoughts, Dear One!