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Prayers & good thots for Pa, please? (Callie)

Posted : 2/12/2009 11:12:44 PM

I updated my own 'geriatric' thread -- my Dad is in the hospital. It's likely his heart and they're initially calling it congestive heart failure. He's had a by-pass, etc. and was pretty well fibbing to me (in spades) because I think HE was scared and didn't want to entertain the possibility that he was having more heart problems.

He's going to have a full slate of tests tomorrow ... but tonight they had him on mega diuretics (he's full of fluid) and had given him something to sleep but he was comfortable and Mom called me to tell me that (after she had told me NOT to call the hospital because she thought he was asleep and didn't want me to wake him up).

So at least we caught this before something truly horrible happened (like a heart attack or collapse).

The positive thing is that I inadvertently got him to GO to the dr. -- apparently the 'hope' that it was just a drug interaction got him to GO where he has been too scared to even think about going to the dr. The Alpha of all Alphas works in mysterious ways -- but I'm really glad I kept after him and kept nagging him to go to a dr.

In particular, when I call his doctors tomorrow I hope someone LISTENS because they have to remember to consider my mother can NOT see.

I would like to SHAKE someone for allowing her to drive home tonight (she has macular degeneration and sees only a slight 'ring' around the outside of her vision -- and she DROVE HOME in a blizzard). Soooo there must be some tired angels?? (it couldn't be easy keeping that car on the road and out of trouble). But I can't believe someone at his doctor's office didn't have presence of mind enough to know SHE would be stuck there (it's her doctor too and they are well aware she can't see).

But again -- it may actually have rattled her hard enough to have scared her out of trying TO drive. She told me tonight she's going to take a cab when she goes to the hospital tomorrow. But *sigh* it would never have occurred to her NOT to drive home. She's too independant.

Anyway -- your prayers and good thots for this whole situation would be appreciated.

luvmyswissy

Posted : 2/12/2009 11:30:46 PM

Callie my prayers are with your family. {{hugs}}

sl2crmeg

Posted : 2/13/2009 7:13:03 AM

Ah jeeze Callie - good thoughts for your dad, and 'patience' vibes for you and dealing with your mother...

JackieG

Posted : 2/13/2009 7:14:56 AM

Sending my prayers and good thoughts for your Pa.

BlackLabbie

Posted : 2/13/2009 9:14:01 AM

Callie my thoughts and prayers are defiantly with you, your father, and your family.

glenmar

Posted : 2/13/2009 9:44:23 AM

Of course you've got our prayers for your family Callie.

30 plus years ago when my Dad died of congestive heart failure, it was pretty much a death sentence. Not so today with all the advances in that field. Mom has had a quadruple bypass, and has a pacemaker, but she's gone in a couple times in congestive heart failure, and they get her back on her feet again. And, with her they have to be mega careful using directics since she has a condition that causes big problems with diretics.

So, keep the faith that Dad CAN be ok. We'll do our part to keep lifting your family up!

iluvjamison

Posted : 2/13/2009 10:01:12 AM

Good thoughts coming your way in dealing with all your parental issues.

Deb W

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 2/13/2009 10:05:37 AM

Sending good thoughts to your family.

VanMorrison

Posted : 2/13/2009 10:15:46 AM

Callie, your family will be in our thoughts and we are sending a whole bunch of healthy vibes your way.

shadowsgin

Posted : 2/13/2009 11:01:12 AM

Callie you and your family are definately in my prayers. My Mom and Dad finally went to the Dr yesterday too. Dad was getting dizzy alot, looks like good news with him, most likely an inner ear problem. Mom's problem was as expected a M.S. flare up. I would guess our parents are close to the same age and as much as we hate to consider it we are slowly becoming the children that care for the parents needs rather than the other way around. My parents, like yours, are very independant still but do have to be coerced from time to time to do what they need to do.

Guess it is time for us to make up for our up bringing. I just hope my children are prepared for my senor years as I will probably be a real pain in the behind!

Love and prayers for healing, prayers of thanks for watching over your Mom. By the way......good luck with the Dr call...give em a good chewin.

cakana

Posted : 2/13/2009 11:11:18 AM

Callie - this is truly one of those good news/bad news situations. Of course the CHF is serious but the fact that he went to get checked out and found this now, is such a blessing. Because my uncle had had CHF, my mind went right to that when you described your dad's symptoms in the other thread. I was hoping I was wrong and it was a medication issue. Nevertheless, he's in the perfect place now to get this taken care of. I hope the treatments get him back on track soon. I'm sure both he and your mom are grateful for the strong nudging you gave them too.

My dad also had macular degeneration and just like your mom, he was darn stubborn about not driving. He even managed to trick the DMV into renewing his license at one point. It's so scary and frustrating to have ailing parents, especially when you're not there to watch over them. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 2/13/2009 2:05:43 PM

Callie, you, David & your folks are in my thoughts & prayers.

jessies_mom

Posted : 2/13/2009 3:22:26 PM

I'm so sorry about your dad; I'll keep him in my prayers.

janetmichel3009

Posted : 2/13/2009 5:11:13 PM

callie, i saw this yesterday, right when you posted it. but work was about to crash my computer, so i couldnt reply.

i have been keeping your dad in my thoughts. he sounds like a fighter, so i am sure he will recover in no time! think positive thoughts and i am so glad you had him seeing a doctor!

NicoleS

Posted : 2/13/2009 5:21:28 PM

Callie, I've been watching your other thread, and of course have been sending good thoughts. I tend not to post so much but you've been in my thoughts. Good luck with your parents, hopefully they get everything straightened out and get him back home safe and sound soon!