kitkathi Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Hi All, Got a mid-afternoon message from my brother today, "Hi, give me a call when you can." Sooooooooo......I knew he was in the hospital. He went to the ER (was taken by his cohorts at the PD) because his lungs were burning so bad that the pain was unbearable. They gave him lots of morphine and apparently is "resting". They think (thus far) it was perpetuated by the sub-zero weather that he had to go out in (to write tickets). So he will have to wear a mask if he goes out in the frozen tundra. They will run more tests tomorrow. SO...asking for a few prayers so he can get out of that place (when all checks out okay)....Unfortunately I am not there to break him out (or shall I say "faciliate his release"...this isn't because of hopsital concern...... it is because paperwork moves at a snails pace). --------- The drama continues....my brother called me back because he had to give the hospital consent to take pops to the cath lab to do another angioplasty. We went through this before when I was home in January. They thought he was having a major heart attack but the angiogram showed no blockage. Well, they are doing another angiogram because they think there is blockage (yet again) or because of heart damage. Apparently he has elevated enzyme levels (??). His original Cardiologist just moved a few weeks ago so he has a new one. I can't imagine that in one month he would have blockage. Geez, he has had a pacemaker and pericardial window done within the last few months. The only thing left is a new heart!! I hate it that I am not there!!!!! ------------ Update 2/8/2004 - 6:30 am Apparently dad had a heart attack. They were able to do angioplasty so it spared him from a (another) bypass. They said he is doing well and will move him to a regular room later today. Don't know why they didn't see the blockage last month when they did an angiogram. Anyway, thanks for the prayers!! Will keep everyone posted. kitkathi kitkathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Sure hope your dad will be much better and out of there soon. Just keep telling him that Spring is on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Prayers comin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Well, that's crummy news, Kitkathi. I will say a very special prayer for your Pops tonight that he gets well soon. Please keep us posted. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Hoping your dad is well and back out there writing his tickets soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Prayers on the way... sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I hope it is nothing serious and he feels better really soon! Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Prayers being sent from British Columbia for a quick recovery and discharge for your Dad. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 As Don would say, prayers coming. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Prayers on the way for a speedy recovery. Keep us updated. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Hope your dad is doing a lot better real soon! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Also sending prayers that he is back out writing tickets in notime at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I am sorry to hear it was a heart attack.. let us know how he is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Praying for your dad! Sorry it is so tough for you being so far away. Keep the faith! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Kathi, Thinking about you and saying big prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Lots of prayers headed your Dads way. I am glad they were able to correct the problem with angioplasty, hopefully he will be out of the hospital really soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Heres hoping he goes home real soon. I am sorry you are so far away, but know that he knows you are thinking about him and missing him so much. He knows how lucky he is to have such a caring wonderful daughter. Keep the faith, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 So sorry to hear about the heart attack. Just doesn't seem fair. Lung cancer is more than enough for anyone's share Hoping for a quick and full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Prayers and good thoughts coming your way!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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