Guest casey2693 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hi Everyone, I'm writing to thank all of you for your kind replies to my posts. You are a wonderful group of people. My Dad was taken to the emergency room Tuesday afternoon because he just couldn't breathe. We were told that he has CHF and pneumonia again. Then this morning his left lung collapsed because it was filled with fluid. He started to panic because he couldn't breathe, and they right away said that they could intubate him and put him on a vent for a couple of days to help his breathing. This totally went against all of his wishes. He did not want to be on life support. But he chose the ventilator because he was affraid that he was going to die right there. This happened really early this morning when none of us were there. So they did a bronchoscopy and drained the lung and are hoping that this brings him some sort of relief, and they can take him off the vent. As of now, he is missing radiation and chemo. His radiation oncologist told him that this was the worst case of lung cancer he had seen in a long time, and if treatment was stopped right now, he would have less than a month. I'm hoping that his last few weeks can be comfortable. I know he does not want to live out the rest of his days in the hospital on life suppport. Thank you again for all of you kindness. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Lisa-- I am so sorry that the vent became necessary. I hope it will help clear his lungs and that he will come off of it just fine and have many good days ahead. I had to watch my dad on a vent years ago and I know how hard it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hi Lisa, So sorry that your poor dad had to go through this. Hopefully the drainage will give him relief and then he can continue treatment. Prayers for your dad... love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Lisa, Many prayers coming your way for your Dad and your family. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Your dad is in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Lisa, I will be praying for your Dad's to improve quickly. Take care of yourself . Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Sending prayers from the Carolinas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Lisa, I hope your Dad is feeling better today. He is a true fighter. You're in my prayers. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Lisa, I am remembering you and your dad in my prayers. I hope his condition improves and he is able to come off the vent very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Oh, Lisa, I'm so sorry for all that your dad is going through. You are both in my prayers. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Lisa, What a tough time for you and your dad! I hope he can get some relief and peace soon. You remember to take care of yourself as well, OK? Let us know how he is doing. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Oh Lisa, I'm am so very sorry that your Dad has to go through this. My prayers are with you and your Dad as such a difficult time. I lost my Dad to NSCLC on 11-18-05 so I know exactly what your feeling and it's not good so please stay strong and be with your Dad as much as you can. ((()))Michele Dad dx 4-1-05 passed away 11-18-05 only 66 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishnmiller Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I am so sorry. I hope that they can make him comfortable and panic free. prayers, Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 So very sad to here this Lisa. I know how terrible it is to watch a loved one go through this. I hope your Dad will soon be off the ventilator and feeling much more comfortable. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 So very sad to here this Lisa. I know how terrible it is to watch a loved one go through this. I hope your Dad will soon be off the ventilator and feeling much more comfortable. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Janet Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Lisa, So sorry for all your Dad and family are going through. Hoping you can keep him comfortable. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Lisa, Prayers for you and your Dad. I am sorry you are all going through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hi Lisa, What a scare for all of you. I know how he feels about a vent but he did the right thing, as he is not ready to leave yet. They will wean him off and he will be much better. We are always here for you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest casey2693 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hi again, Thank you all for your prayers. Last night when I left the hospital, my Dad's heart stopped. They were able to bring him back. Which was good, because my Grandmother, (his Mother) was able to see him last night and say good bye. Unfortunately, there is not much else they can do for him. My Mother is signing his DNR papers today. He was supposed to be coming off the vent today, but I don't think that will be happening. I just hope I can be there when the time comes. I want to say good bye. I don't want him to be alone when it happens. I'll keep all of you updated. And I will write again asking for some advice with a problem we had with his Oncologist. Thanks again! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adela Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 My thoughts are with you and your family. Sorry you are going through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie22 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Lisa, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This has got to be one of the hardest things to go through in life. Hugs Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 how scary, and so sad. I hope he's comfortable. I just don't know what else to say. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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