RandyW Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 My Dad is diabetic and has lost use of knees. Can barely stand for 5-10 minutes w/o pain He has Ortho, Dentist and 6 other drs. right now for various ailments and conditions. Heart feet Knees teeth Hematology Gastro Family Drs. On wednesday morning He went in for routine knee surgery for right knee first. Cleared by all drs. at same time amazingly enough. Surgery went well and so did recovery. THursday at noon Mom calls and dad is in ICU unit. End stage renal disease possibly adn low blood pressure complicated by Breathing problems. GREAT HUH?! everything was fine thursday until someone possibly gave him the HAPPY BUTTON For the MORPHINE PUMP after Dr took away but did not remove machine from room. REsult was OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE Caused all these problem. 24 hour 7 different IV meds and a whole lot of praying Thank you everybody from the bottom of my heart, The only thing we have to do to get intubate tube out is get him to improve breathing with no PAIN Meds. 40% FOR 15 Minutes today. kidneys pouring out fluid 1000 units just today. and all other numbers look great. Might get tube out tomorrow if breathing will improve. Mom and I THANK EACH AND EVERY PERSON PRAYING FOR RALPHIE (DAD). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Wow Randy... I don't know what to say! I will just keep praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Halleluiah! Glad things are turning around. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 So thankful your dad is doing better. Sounds like some very tough times for the family. Will be praying for all of you. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 All glory and thanks be to God. Randy, I am so happy your dad seems to be doing better and will soon have the tube out and be on the mend. Prayers are still continuing and he will remain in my prayers. He seems to have so much he is going through. Love Much Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Randy,hoping and praying for a continued quick recovery for your father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Glad to hear that things are improving for your dad. Praying for a speedy recovery, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Continued prayers for your dad , Randy. The news is certainly sounding better. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Prayers coming from me too Randy.Wishing for a speedy recovery.Damn doctors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Randy: I'm praying for you Dad. Love, Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Randy, Hoping your Dad is continuing to improve. Sending many prayers. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Randy, I hope your dad has a speedy recovery. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Randy I'm sorry I missed your first post regarding your dad's health. Know I'm praying for him for a quick and full recovery Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Hi Randy, I am so glad your dad is on the mend. I will keep him in my prayers. That was really a scare there for while. Hang in there, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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