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OH NO! Sorry to hear about this and I hope and pray that everything ends up being okay. Please keep us all posted! Sending hugs and prayers! |
Update on Daddy Daddy's procedure went fairly well. He was bleeding from a major blood vessel in the cecum and the Dr cauterized it. Dr. said that if he has another bleed (which is common in this case) he will have to remove the remainder of his colon. (Daddy had surgery in '75 to remove a grapefruit sized benign tumor from his colon where 15 inches of the colon were removed.) He is awake and alert but his BP is still very low. The hospital has 2 more units of blood for him, but they're waiting for a blood test to come back. We are very blessed that when he fell, he did not break anything. The x-rays show that he has no discs remaining between the vertebrae in his back beginning at mid-back and continuing all way down. This has set up arthritis and the fall inflamed the arthritis. I feel so lucky that he is still with us. The Dr. who did the procedure said that if we hadn't gotten him to the hospital when we did he would've bled out. Thank you all, YT family for your prayers and well wishes. I love you all and wish I could hug each and every one of you. |
My prayers are with him for a speedy recovery |
Glad to hear that it has gone well so far. I will continue to pray for him during this time. Definitely keep us all posted on how you all are doing! (((HUGS))) |
Sending prayers your way! :hands: :hands: :hands: |
Prayers for your family. :hands: |
I am just seeing this thread. I will keep praying for your Dad. |
Oh My, I'm just seeing your thread now also. I'm so sorry your Dad is going thru this. :( I'm glad his surgery sounds like it went well. I will say a prayer for his full recovery and for you and your family. :hands: It is so terribly hard when one of our parents are sick. Take Care... |
prayers going your way |
prayers are coming your way!!! |
:eek: We have been travelling all day and I just saw this! I will be praying for your Dad! Hope your Mom is feeling better also .... sounds like you all have a long road ahead of you. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know? Will be checking for updates .... hug your Dad for us. |
:angel2dl: prayers are coming your way hunny, hang in there :hands: :hands: :hands: |
Just saw the thread and am very glad to hear things went well for your Dad today... Prayers are headed your way, that you family recovers quickly! d |
I just saw the thread too --- I am so glad that your Daddy is doing well.... Sending hugs to your entire family and I'll keep you guys in my prayers. |
Prayers going up for your Daddy to recover 100% quickly. Angie |
I'm sorry to hear this I hope he is okay |
I just saw this also, hope all is well with your Daddy. I will keep him in my prayers. |
So sorry to hear that your father is so ill ....it sounds like he's going through some devastating problems....I hope he's feeling better soon. :hands: :hands: :hands: |
prayers have been sent your way, i am so sorry to hear this its hard for us to hear and i know its hard for you being it is your father it sounds like he will have a lot of time recovering and i pray that it will be easy for your father to heal and relax and for your mother and your sister and you to be able to handle this situtiation and not let it get the best of you guys stay strong and keep your head up he will be just fine much hugs kisses and prayers going out to all of you |
Update 4/26/07 Thank you all so much for your prayers! We're in the process of trying to transfer Daddy to a larger hospital because of his back. The orthopaedic surgeon here says there's no surgery that will help his back, however, he may be able to have injections in the spinal column (similar to an epidural) that would have to be repeated 4 times/yr. If it'll stop the pain I'm all for it. He can't even stand up. It breaks my heart to see this strong, loving man who's worked all his life for his family like this. When I lay down at night all these memories keep flooding thru me. Daddy paying me and my sisters .25 to sweep up sawdust in his shop and walking us to school every day. Him waiting up on the front porch for us to come home from dates................ I just can't stand seeing him like this...................... |
Glad to hear there's some relief on the way...I hope he continues to recover.... ....I know what you mean about seeing a parent that was the strong, healthy one, living life so productively & independently... it seems like in one day...suddenly.... they seem so frail, vulnerable, dependent...where did the time go??.....Sometimes it's so sad & scary...it's like waiting to exhale....Thoughts & prayers are w/ you & your family.... |
Oh........your update made me cry! My father is in good health, but getting older and I will sometimes lay there at night and think back too! It is so sad to see our parents getting older.....and now, untop of that, you are dealing w/ this too. I am so sorry! I do wish him well! You, your family and your father will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers! |
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Maybe the Daddy you remember from growing up is not the same right now, but he's still here loving you as much as he always did. Now you get the chance to return that caring love back to him. He may just be back to the way he always was once the pain subsides. I hope so and will pray for that also. |
Update 4/27/07 - BAD NEWS Daddy had 2 new bleeds today. I went to check on him during my lunch hour and had almost gotten back to work when my Mama called and said to turn around, they were rushing him to emergency surgery. They took him in at 1:20 and had to remove the rest of his colon. The surgery was finished at 4:30. The surgeon didn't do a colostomy (THANK YOU GOD!) and left enough to connect the small intestine to the the stump he left of the colon. When we went into his room, he looked me in the eye and said,"I don't want to hurt like this anymore. I want to go be with God. I would give anything to take his pain. He's such a good man - he doesn't deserve this! Please keep praying............... |
Hope your dad has a speedy recovery! |
I am so sorry and I feel your pain. I have been taking care of my parents for awhile now, and my Mom just passed away and to see them so helpless is devastating and they feel so bad for putting us thru it even though we are happy to help them. I am so glad they did not have to do the colostomy. My dad has had one for nearly 8 years and it is very difficult. He is 87 years old and it is very hard for him to takke care of. I will pray for his recovery and relief from his pain. |
I am praying for you guys, please let me know if there's anything I can do to help!! |
Still praying for ya'll. Want you to know you're not alone... we all love you very much and we're here for you. |
OH my gosh...your update almost brought me to tears. i just prayed for your dad and i will continue to keep him and your family in my prayers...i am soo sorry you r going through this, it is so hard to watch someone you love in pain. please pm me if you ever need anything!!! |
Stll praying for your Dad!! Hope things will turn around soon. Thanks for the update, have had you all on my mind. |
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