eppie Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Dad has a rough couple of days. Thursday when they tried to drain him using the CT assisted procedure, they used tubes that were too small. they had to do it over again on Friday. One side drained well the other appeared plugged. That night he coughed and spiked a fever. Pneumonia. The Pulmo peeked in on him and said...oh we forgot to open this little valve and then the second site began to drain very well. Sayurday morning, he's exhausted from all the poking and proding...being woke up every hour for this and that. He said he felt so bad he wasn't sure he was going to make it til morning. Sunday Morning: Mom says he is sitting up. He's Coughing much less and went to the potty for the first time in about 4 days (damn, blessed pain killers). The mouth sores are horrible and he can;t eat or swalow. The Pulmonlogist wants to retalc dad's lungs to seal up these pockets. Hopefully they will do this once he's a bit stronger. The onc says he has good news that he wants to share after Dad has another ct scan next week. We are crossing our fingers. thanks so very much for all the prayers and good thoughts. I was laid up with a 24 hour bug. I am thinking I will go down next weekend. My sister is there right now and I can hear the relief in my mom's voice. Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hi Eppie. Sounds like Dad has had some trying days. Poor guy. Glad he is feeling a bit better. I wonder if they can put a semi permanent/drain until the fluid stops? I wish I would have had this done, in hindsight rather than going with the talc procedure. Keep us appraised on your Dad. love, Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Eppie, My heart goes out to your Dad.I watched my husband go through this sort of thing and it is no picnic. I do hope your Dad will be feeling more comfortable soon. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Eppie, glad your dad is getting better. He might ask the onc about a mouthwash called "magic mouthwash" for his sore mouth. The chemo is probably causing it, and this gargle will help. It is a mixture of three ingredients, one of which is prescription. Lucie has used it with success many times. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I am sorry to hear that your dad had such a trying time. It is good to hear that he is feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 All my best wishes for your dad (crossing my fingers for him too...well, more than that actually). You take care of yourself there too, girlfriend......you make sure you get yourself better too in the middle of all of this. Hugs, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Eppie, After some hard days, he now can sit up that is good. Very lucky the Pulmo peeked in, now both sides will drain well. Prayers and good vibes. xoxoxo Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulu Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Eppie, hope your dad is feeling better by the time you read this. I know how stressed you and your family must be. It is so difficult seeing our loved ones in distress. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Luann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Eppie, I'm so sorry that your dad is going through all of this. Those drainings are horrible and painful, but if he is sitting up, he must be doing better. Sending prayers that he gets out of there very soon so he can sleep! Hope you are feeling better. Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Eppie, Keeping my eye on you and your Dad. The news sounds encouraging... Know that you have my prayers. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Glad your father is getting better, prayers for the both of you Eppie. Rich-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Prayers going out for your dad and your family. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Where are you, woman??? How is your Texas Daddy doing? Haven't heard from you for awhile! You okay? Or did that 24 hour bug turn into a 177 hour one? You be checkin' in here, ya hear? Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Eppie, how is your Dad doing? Hope all is well! Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Hang in there Eppie!!! We are here for you. Please keep us updated on progress. Many prayers for your dad!! GOD BLESS! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Wow -- your dad sure went through a lot! Hope things keep getting better and better for him. Take care of yourself, too. My prayers continue for you and your family. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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