Guest galejt Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Anyway, Dad's feeling much better and looking pretty good today. Surgery has been rescheduled to tomorrow at 2. STMSTAY AT THE HOSPITAL! They will let you stay in the room if you push them. We did that with my Dad. Document everything. Names and timelines. Godspeed.
tomteriffic Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 What Jim said, Marty. Letting a guy in that kind of condition sign himself out AMA and then treating him that way is unconscionable. But, no sense both of us having our knickers in a twist. Keep a good eye on him and the staff, and best thoughts and prayers from here.Two hour drive huh? St. Louis? What hospital? I got friends in that business there.
SteveC Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 STM - your Dad's very fortunate to have you there to look out for his interests when he can't. Especially dealing with a healthcare system that often makes no sense. I hope my sons are around to help me out if/when I get to the point where I really need it!Hang in there - our prayers and best wishes are sent your way!StevieC
shred dog Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 my thoughts are with you and your family , good luckscott
Camstone Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Hey Marty,I've got an office full of believers here all praying for God to guide the hands of the medical team that's working on your father and for a speedy recovery!Phil 4:6,7
earachemyeye Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 God bless you and your family Marty. Hang in there my friend. May Faith, Peace, Love and Hope fill your heart and mind through all of this, you have my prayers.Joe
kraut Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 My morning and evening prayer is for your dad and your family.
teleman Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 My thought and prayer are with you and your family.
savethematches Posted August 28, 2005 Author Posted August 28, 2005 Surgery lasted from 2 to 10 pm; the tumor was as large as a basketball; the surgeons removed all of the tumor, most of his colon, all of his bladder, part of his small intestine, and they got his appendix while they were in there. He came through it all very well. I saw him yesterday morning in ICU and he was responsive and alert when he was awake. He should be out of ICU on Monday.Thanks to everyone for their prayers. He couldn't have done this well without God's hands upon him.btw, tomterrific, you were about about the distance, but we were at Springfield instead of St. Louis. I could see Lincoln's tomb from the ICU waiting room on the 7th floor.
earachemyeye Posted August 28, 2005 Posted August 28, 2005 Glad to hear the news Marty. Hope he has a speedy recovery.Joe
DavidE Posted August 28, 2005 Posted August 28, 2005 Glad things look good so far. Remember to remain vigilant with the hospital staff as your father recovers. Ask questions. Force them to do things that need to get done. Hang in there.
Guest galejt Posted August 28, 2005 Posted August 28, 2005 ...remain vigilant with the hospital staff as your father recovers. Ask questions. Force them to do things that need to get done... Ab-so-freekin-lutely!My Sister runs the Recovery Room at a facility in Fort Pierce, FL. Same advice from her as well. She followed my Dad through all his hospitalizations. Almost lost him a couple times from staff inattention and she is WELL known in the hospital.Edited to add: She can be a mean sonofabeyotch!
Nuclear Wessel Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Hey Marty,Glad your dad's OK. Wow! That was a close call with the surgery prep. I will be praying.
savethematches Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 Just an update . . . he "turned the corner" yesterday and is doing remarkably well. All tubes have been removed from his nose and he started eating yesterday. The improvement in his physical strength and frame of mind has been nothing short of stunning. He should be going home by mid-week, unless something unexpected comes up. Thanks for all the prayers and support. I truly appreciate you all.
Buzzy Fretts Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 That very cool. The human body is remarkable for its abilty to heal when given a chance. Good luck to your dad and your family along the way!
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