Updates on Dad's Situation: A Squeaky Wheel & Training Wheels!

[soccermama]

Well, not much of an update, really.... the doctor didn't come in to see him tonight, and he isn't on the surgery schedule. Our sister that is the squeekiest wheel of all is down there with Dad, and she's the best advocate he could have there with him. She'll not stop pestering the staff until she gets an acceptable answer, and "We don't know" is NOT acceptable.....

We got Dad's bike from the EMT that found him (this guy was on his way home from work, and happened to see Dad standing on the side of the road.... we've got angels watching us, I tell ya!). And another sister has Dad's helmet. She'll be taking it to the bike shop, thanking them and letting them know it works, but we need a new one now.... and she's also getting him a set of training wheels! OMG! I can hardly type..... that just makes me laugh so hard! And I know Dad will really appreciate it and get a good laugh, too!

So, now I need to get some sleep, in case I get a call at 5 am, telling me that surgery is at 7!

G'Nite :indif: :indif:

 

[soccermama]

real quick

Mom called.... surgery is scheduled for Friday, noon. Frances is planning to stay overnight again tomorrow, but I think between me and Mom, we'll get her out of there, and someone else will stay. While she's a GREAT advocate for Dad, she still needs her rest, and with her ITP, she will get exhausted and sick long before any of the rest of us girls will..... so I might be sleeping at the hospital tomorrow, since I don't have the kids this week.....

'Nite :indif:

 

[Chef Endora]

Thanks for the update. Let us know how the surgery goes.

 

[missydivine]

Celeste I hope the surgery goes well. Please let us know.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Celeste~

Thanks for the update...sounds like your family is dealing with this with some humor...makes everything better!

Your Dad is in our prayers!

 

[raebates]

I'll be praying.

 

[chefkristin]

Celeste-keep us posted on your dads progress. More prayers going his way!:angel:

 

[soccermama]

Thanks, all!

 

[soccermama]

dad is out of surgery... everything went well. no complications..... thanks for keepibg thoughts and prayers

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Tell him to watch his speed going down the halls with that wheeled IV tree.

 

[raebates]

Do you speak from experience, KG?

 

[katie0128]

Wouldn't surprise me if he was!

 

[soccermama]

It appears I posted too soon I was posting using my web service on my cell (which is a major PITA, btw!)

Just before I left the hospital, they were trying to remove the breathing tube and that caused some complications. Dad is now in ICU on a ventilator. This is a complication because of his COPD....... I'm hoping for the best. I know he's in good hands.........

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Prayers being said tonight Celeste!

 

[Chef Endora]

I'm sorry to hear that.

Prayers for you & your dad & the rest of your family. Take care of yourself.

 

[JaimeQ]

My prayers are with you and your family.