PRAYERS FOR MY DAD

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Registered: 09-01-2003
PRAYERS FOR MY DAD
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Wed, 07-22-2009 - 10:18am

just talked to my dad :O) he sounds tired. his speech is slow & says his arm & leg~left side~ is still numb & tingly. sounds like  it is more tham a ministroke like mom said.dad said his leg collapsed under him monday night but just thought his foot/leg was asleep.he didn't sleep well and thought it was the heat. i wish they would pay more attention to symptoms...but this hasn't happened for a year now so it prbably didn't cross his mind.but then my mom wasted time not calling 911 first.


he's waiting for an MRI and more tests.he had a catscan yesterday.


i'll call later tonite to see what was found. more worries :O(


 


 

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Registered: 03-14-2007
Thu, 07-23-2009 - 10:07am

Oh, goodness, I so don't envy you and your siblings having to face your parents with this decision. I hope they're understanding and cooperative and will make the transition go smoothly. Very stressful situation for all of you.


Good they've found the problem with your dad's neck/back and I hope the fix works well.


Now take a deep breath and a heavy sigh to let some of the stress out..do that often.


{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}


~ Donna


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Registered: 09-01-2003
Thu, 07-23-2009 - 1:22pm

update on pop: the spine/neck surgery will be put off a little while...not long. he did have a stroke.thank GOD it was mild. still scary it could happen again anytime.don't want to do the risk til he is stronger. he will get p/t to relieve pressure.we told him to make sure he sees a chiropractor,too.he needs adjusting!


he is okay to have surgery on his throat flapper thingy that is associated with his GERD.it traps the gasses in and makes him cough and burns his thoat. he is quite a mess! and then to get him to eat right...SIGH


we are putting our plan together and will let them know about it after Christmas.


i'm doing good. going to destress in my room. got to get to those stupid staples before painting! oh fun...joy...NOT!!!

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