DQ, sorry to hear he is not doing better. I know how tough it is not knowing what is going to happen. Hang in there and know I am thinking of you.

I am sorry to hear this, DQ. How is your Mom doing?

Thanks everyone... we are going to see him a little bit later, I hope he is awake.

Mom is ready for the rubber room... she is just wiped out. SHe is coming up for dinner this afternoon, I am trying to get her to stay overnight so she can relax a bit.

DQ, continued prayers for your dad and your whole family. I don't know what else to say....

Peace,
Karen

Thoughts and prayers for all of you, DQ.

Take care of yourself too!

Maria, I echo these thoughts.

(((hugs))) to you all.

I hope you can find comfort knowing your BOL family is here for you.

If I can do anything for you, please let me know. I am right down the turnpike!

You're in my thoughts this holiday Maria. We're always here.

I'm so sorry to hear this. Hang in there.

You guys are really the best. Thank you all.

Well, update on the poor old bugger:

He had his scheduled surgery on New Year's eve... I met him as the rehab ambulance dropeed him off, he was in a lot of pain.
He is still not clear-headed, which is a concern, he didn't know what day it was or whether or not he had had the surgery already.

Then he had 7 hours of vascular surgery. The MD said that he cleared out most of the veins in his left leg and the circulation was improving. Now, the circulation in his hands is getting worse, although the MD said that the hands are generally less of a problem than the feet.

So, he is currently all morphined out in ICU, I spoke with my Mom yesterday and she said he was being a total crankpot, even with the morphine... they expect to move him to a regular room today sometime if his BP can improve (running about 50/30). After that, he will go back to rehab for major physical therapy.

At least he made it through the surgery.

Happy New Year All!

Thanks for the update and I'm sorry your family is having to go through this. How old is your father, DQ? I have learned with my aunt over the last two years that sometimes older people get confused while they are in the hospital. I think it's called 'sundowners'. Hopefully it will clear up quickly.

Keep us posted.

DQ- I hope your dad a speedy recovery. He might just be cranky because of what he is going through too. Who wouldn't be!
Prayers and thoughts continue for your dad and you and your mom.

Thanks. He is only 67... so young.

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continued prayers from new england.

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Continued prayers for your dad DQ. I hope he recovers quickly and the pain goes away soon!

DQ:
Your Dad is, as always, in my prayers.

Good Morning DQ - prayers from PA for your dad; but also for your mom and entire family. May you all have the strength to deal with whatever you need to.

FYI, from my daughter, the Director of Nursing at a local nursing home....

'Sundowners' refers to the lack of clarity of thinking that often occurs with geriatric patients literally 'as the sun goes down'. They wake up clear headed but, as the day goes on, they tire and their thinking gets muddled.

Hospitalization and the accompanying drugs cause fear and confusion that are common in lots of patients but especially the elderly.

DQ, morphine is a heavy duty drug that can cause all kinds of reactions. As a whole, men tend to make more ornry patients and it sounds like your dad might be one of these. More ((hugs)) headed your way. Share them with your mom, ok?

Thanks, TR, mom can certainly use them.

take good care of mom and dad Maria, we are all gonna get there some day, well, I am quite a bit closer than y'all, but you will catch up

God bless that old grump, I know how he feels some days

Prayers for you DQ, your dad, and the rest of the fam as you encounter this tough situation.

sending warm thoughts and prayers your way. Keep us informed.