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Positive thoughts for my Dad, please?

Rainwood, I just read your post again and it is tremendously helpful. Thank you.

And thanks, Minou. You're very kind. I will gratefully accept your love and hugs. :)
 
Update: his surgery lasted 6 hours. They had to open up his ribs so that will make for a longer recovery, but he made it through everything. I'll know more tomorrow.

My husband, daughter, and I have come down with a cold over the past 48 hours so that meant we couldn't visit, but I will go see him tomorrow if they'll let me wear a mask. My brother stayed with my mom during the surgery today and we were in contact via text/phone/fb msg the whole time.

Thanks again for all the support. So hopeful that he will recover well and continue on in this world as long as he wants.
 
Don't worry M64 your dad will be fine. Hoping for a speedy recovery... :appl:
 
Sorry to hear you're sick but glad the surgery is over. I hope they were able to get everything they needed so that he can have many more happy years.
 
I'm glad to hear your father made it through the surgery. That's a very important first step. He sounds like a tough guy in the best sense of the word. And what a bummer about you all coming down with colds. Isn't that just the way life goes sometimes?

The most important thing for your father's recovery is for him to rest and recuperate. Maybe your brother can set up Skype or something in the hospital when your dad is feeling up to it so all of you can communicate without worrying about giving him your cold. All he needs is to know you love him and care about him.

And I'm glad my previous post was helpful. We've sort of learned the hard way so I'm always happy to share what we now know. Again, hang in there and take care of yourself.
 
monarch64|1377666557|3511180 said:
Update: his surgery lasted 6 hours. They had to open up his ribs so that will make for a longer recovery, but he made it through everything. I'll know more tomorrow.

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Thanks again for all the support. So hopeful that he will recover well and continue on in this world as long as he wants.
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This is wonderful news, Monnie. I am thinking about you and your father and have him in my prayers.

Hugs,
Deb
 
Very glad to hear he made it thru those long 6 hours!! Hoping for nothing but positives from here on in... I thought about him a lot yesterday so I was glad to read this update --- hang in there Monnie!!!
 
All the best for your Dad, you, and your family!
 
How is your Dad, Monnie?
 
Thanks for asking, Packrat. He's doing ok so far. His heart rhythm is wonky but the docs are working on it and should get it resolved soon.
 
I'm glad he's doing ok-will send lots of healthy-daddy thoughts to him!
 
HI:

Healing vibes across the miles....

kind regards, Sharon
 
Thinking of you and your family! Hang in there.
 
Will say a prayer for your family.
 
Update: My Dad was moved today to an assisted living facility for the time being. That's good news, since he's out of critical care/hospital. We went to see him over the weekend and he seemed in good spirits, and is healing well.

Reports from my mother include: he doesn't think things are "clean enough" at the new place, and he hates the food. He sent my mother out to their favorite pizza place tonight so she could bring him a "real dinner." While I am not ecstatic that he's using her as his servant (oh well, they've been married 45 years and expectations were set long ago), it is a bit comforting to know he's being his usual demanding self. I'm hopeful.

Thanks again to everyone who has replied to my thread. Your words and thoughts/prayers/love/hugs/dust have been lovely and very helpful. I hope to report back soon with more positive news. Hugs to you all. And hugs to those who didn't reply but even thought "that stinks, hope he's ok." I know firsthand that sometimes we can't or don't feel like responding to every post asking for dust/prayers/etc.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!
 
Monnie, all things considered (pizza order aside!) it sounds like things are going "well"!
 
Monnie -

It's good to hear your dad is on the mend. Sending your mom on a pizza run is a good sign even if it isn't the healthiest thing to eat. And my guess is your mom was happy to do it because it probably made her feel like things were getting closer to normal.
 
Monnie -

It's good to hear your dad is on the mend. Sending your mom on a pizza run is a good sign even if it isn't the healthiest thing to eat. And my guess is your mom was happy to do it because it probably made her feel like things were getting closer to normal.
 
Prayers for your dear dad; I am glad to hear he is on the mend. any updates? hugs!
 
Monnie, I am glad your dad is on the mend. Hugs to you and your family.
 
Pizza is a good sign! And as the woman with your mother's role in our family, I can assure you that she probably resents it and feels it gives her worth in equal parts.

Major hugs,
Deb...servant to daughter, estranged spouse, and dog (and only not resentful of dog) ;))
 
Thanks for asking, ladies.

He's been in a nursing home/assisted care facility for the past few weeks but has suffered some setbacks/ER visits.

We brought the baby to see him on his birthday last week. He really enjoyed it. We got some great video of the visit.

I think his health is at a point where he will recover. I really have my fingers crossed that he will, and that he will have many more good years to spend with his granddaughters and family. He's such an intelligent, interesting, fun person, and I would love for Alex to get to know him, and he, her.

Deb. Skippy, Marcy, Rainwood, thank you. Everyone else who's acknowledged my dad in this thread, thank you, too.

Love to you all.
 
So happy to hear this positive news Monnie! Sending continued good thoughts and wishes his way!!!
 
I'll keep my fingers crossed too, Monnie. Thanks for the report back.
 
Prayers continued, thanks for the update and thinking of you guys.
 
Looks like he's making good progress. Great news!
 
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