SLT Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I just wrote a post about Dad having good scans and recovering well from a blood clot in his leg. I was breathing a sigh of relief...his medications were under control and he was working on getting his energy back and then… Just when things were settling down some, my Mom calls this morning to tell me Dad is back in the hospital. They think he has the flu...he had diarrhea non-stop yesterday and by supper time he started throwing up. Mom said there was black blood. There is an intestinal flu going around so I guess it could be the flu...but where is the blood coming from??!! Dads on Warfarin blood thinners due to a clot...don't know if this is causing him to bleed from something easier?? They checked him in the hospital immediately and I'm waiting to hear from mom again this morning to find out what’s going. Dad was dehydrated by the time they got him in the hospital and they hooked him up to an IV. He was telling mom he felt so bad he didn't think he would make the night. Dad has always been the picture of health..no flu's...nothing. He doesn't know how to deal with being sick. I'm 2 hours away with two small children so I can't just hop in the car and go. I need to wait and find out. I have three other siblings that are close by…I just feel so helpless sometimes. Does anyone know what black blood indicates?? Sherri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Hi Sherri, I hate to hear that your dad is in the hospital. Dehydration has a way of sneaking up on us and it can cause system shutdown. The IV and meds should get him feeling a bit better soon. I don't have any answers for you regarding the black blood. It very well could be gastrointestinal from everything I have read. I am copying two links here for your review. One is black blood in stool, the other is black blood in vomit. (You didn't indicate where it was coming from so I included both) I am saying a prayer for your dad. Hopefully it is just a bug that they can get under control soon!! Keep us updated. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003118.htm http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/ ... ekey=24701 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Sorry to hear about your dad, he is in my prayers. I understand how hard it is when you don't live close. I also lived 21/2 hrs away. Nothing worse than waiting for that phone to ring with an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLT Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 OMG...my mom called and things aren't good. They say Dad has a bleed that can't be controlled and his body is shutting down. We have to leave immediately...please pray this will turn around for him. I'm so scared.... Sherri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I am praying for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinC1973 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Oh, SHERRI! Prayers are being said for your poor dad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Sherri, Prayers and more prayers being said for your dad and you. Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I'm so sorry, Sherri. I am praying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Hoping for the best. Prayers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Sherri, I'm praying for your Dad! (((HUGS))) Love, Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Prayers and positive thoughts for good results to come out of this ordeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irisheyes Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I understand how difficult it is to be so far away. Prayers are with you today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Sherri, So sorry to hear things aren't looking good right now. Prayers for strength, for your family and especially your dad... XOXOXOX MaryAnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henesey Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 praying for your Dad and family Sherri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Prayers for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeR Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Sherri, I am praying for your dad and hoping for the best. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 So very sorry to hear how critical he is right now, Sherry. I pray everything will turn around for him. Cindi o'h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Saying lots of prayers for your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Saying lots of prayers for your dad and family. Libby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 ((Sherri)) You and your family are firmly in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Please please let Sherri's dad be ok. He has come so far! Much love, eppie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Many prayers are being said, for your dad, Sherri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Sherri, I'm adding my prayers to the bunch. Many many prayers being said for your dad. I hope he can get the bleeding under control and get on the mend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 It's scary when a member is away so long after an emergency. I hope we hear from you soon. Our prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Crossing everything that they get the blood to coagulate and he's transfused and fine when you get there. Let us know-- we're worried too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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