Need your good thoughts please...

[Deed]

I know I am in charge, but I wil be away from the computer for a bit today.

My dad was taken to the emergency via ambulance late last night and may be having surgery this morning.

Please send your good thoughts our way. Thanks

[lucie]

Oh Dee! Have no worries, I'll be praying for him! Let us know how he is doing as soon as you can! (((((((((HUGS)))))))))

[niceday]

I will be praying for your dad Deed.

[Deed]

Thanks ladies. Just got back home. So far this is what I know, yesterday mom & dad spent about 5-6 hours in the ER, they wanted to keep dad, he wouldn't hear of it because their car had to be at the shop for repairs at 8am this morning. They got home around 9 pm and by 11:30 dad was in such pain he had mom call 9-1-1. He wouldn't let her go with him that late so she called me at midnight.

Yesterday in the ER they did a cat scan and right now he can have nothing by mouth, hoping to flush that fluid they gave him for the scan out of his system. Then later this afternoon they are going to do an xray. The doctor is also coming back to see him again later today.

Right now it is a take a test ------> and wait for results before they go any further. They are keeping him in the hospital with an IV until they know something definitive. He looks awful and mom looks exhausted too.

So Jack went early this morning and followed mom to the car repair place then took her to the hospital, I followed a bit later and left my car for mom to use while theirs in the shop.

Soon as I know more I will update you all.

[lucie]

Dee, what happened to him? He just fell very ill or had a chest pain?.... Have you got any more news? Still keeping him in my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs)))

[braided-rug]

Sounds a little like the kidney probs my husband had a few weeks ago, we haven't heard what the problem is yet.

Hope he is OK Deed.

[Deed]

Thanks gals. No we know it is another blockage in his bowel, more than likely due to lesions from past surgeries. He also has another hernia, though the doctor said it is small that it shouldn't be the problem but is probably aggravated because of the blockage.

Haven't been able to get a hold of mom since she got home from the hospital today. Her phone is busy, she is most likely talking to my other 2 sisters. I tried to call the one that lives here locally and her line is busy too, but then again she has teenagers. LOL

Soon as I know more, I'll let you know. Thank you so much for your prayers and good thoughts, they are very appreciated.

If you have any problems with the site, you can pm or email me. Also I realise I didn't post today's clue for the Trivia Contest, so either we will do 2 tomorrow or just extend the contest an extra day.

[lucie]

Well, Dee, I continue to have some rpayers for you dad. I hope tehy will be able to solve his problem as easily as possible, with no complications. Don't worry about the Trivia contest. We understand. (((((((HUGS))))))

[Admin]

Dees dad had emergency surgery last evening about 5 pm. I know she would appreciate our kind thougnts for their family. I will update you all as soon as I hear from Deed.

[Sparkle]

Hugs and prayers go without even saying...................Morning, Noon and Night! We want your dad to recover ASAP Deed!! Lots and lots of prayers going up right now!!

[Deed]

Thank you so much ladies for your prayers and good thoughts, they are very appreciated.

Dad came out of surgery and is doing well.The doctor couldn't do it via laporoscopy like he wanted to, so dad has a 5 inch incision across his abdomen and 8 inches up and down!

It wasn't a blockage at all, it was a twisted and kinked intestestine that was also very swollen and inflamed. He didn't have to do any resection at all, so that is good.

I stayed with my mom that night, and then yesterday for a bit. Got some cleaning done for her and laundry. She stayed home from the hospital yesterday, her legs were so swollen, she couldn't even walk. Dad was okay with that, she just called him a few times.

We have to go back whenever the doctor will release him which may be today or tomorrow. Hope it isn't tomorrow as we have a winter storm watch in effect for tonight into tomorrow 6-10 inches of heavy wet snow predicted. If he doesn't get released today, I hope the doc keeps him until Saturday. In the long run it will be much easier on my mom too. Dad is one of the worst patients you have EVER seen.

Thank you again ladies, and thank you Car for posting the Trivia Contest.

[Admin]

Thanks for the update on your family Deed. I will continue in prayer for them and for you. Keep us posted please. Now, go have a nap !!!

[Tammie]

Dearest Deedd~ I just wanted to add my voice to the prayer list, I'm so sorry it has been such a rough week for your mom and dad and family. I'm sure you are all just exhausted and wore out. Glad your dad had surgery and I will be covering him with prayer for a quick recovery, bless your poor mom, her emotions must have been all over the place this week.
Our love to you Dee, we just really appreciate the heart you have for people who are hurting, your always first in line to offer words of encouragement and love.
(((((((((((((Dee))))))))))))))))))

[braided-rug]

I think it is wonderful that your Dad knows what it is and had it repaired. Wonderful that your Mom doesn't have to worry about the house so much. Good luck with the storm etc.

[ellise]

Keeping your Dad in my prayers