Dina Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Last Wednessday Dad had a Lobectomy done. 8 days later he is still in ICU. He is having one problem after another. He has an Ileus that is not resolving itself - his meds are making him hallucinate - he is asperating - you name it. That poor man is being sucked out of every cavity he has. Today we got the pathology results - we were told "there is lymph node involvement" and the doctor said he would discuss "things" with us once Dad is out of the hospital. I will be asking for copies of the path reports tomarrow. When I was told today that the Ileus was not resolving itself - I asked the doctor what next - his response - "we need two things right now - time and prayers" That hit me hard - I am mentally drained. He needs all the positive thoughts he can get - so do I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I am sorry that your results were not more positive Dina. I certainly will be praying for both you and your father. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Dina, Lots of prayers on the way for you and Dad. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Dina, I hop the ileus problem resolves and your dad can go on with treatment. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Dina very sorry to hear about dad, my prayers are with him and you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Prayers for you and your dad. Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Dina, Prayers for your father and you. Also why not ask the doctor to discuss ''things'' while you father is still in the hospital.....if it is for a treatment, they could check his reactions to it. Please have everything in hand before your father gets out of the hospital. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Good advice from Jackie... see what you can find out now. Also sending prayers to your poor dad. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Sending prayers that your Dad gets the time he needs to healing! Sending prayers for you too. ((((and a hug)))) Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I'm so sorry dad is having these difficulties. I would ask the doc to go over things NOW so when dad is out of ICU and ready there will be a game plan all set. Hopefully this is a temporary setback and you will soon be on the right road to tx and to dad feeling better. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dina Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Dad is now in his 10th day of ICU - the Ileus is finally starting to resolve itself and his frame of mind is comming back. They took him off of all the pain meds since they were making him so loopy. I spoke with the Doctor yesterday about the results. He told me the lymph nodes were involved. I asked him if it was the lymph nodes in the lung or in the chest. The Doctor looked at me like I had 2 heads - and told me "most" people have no idea there is a difference. Then informed me that it was the nodes in the chest. Not the news I wanted. He said Dad will need chemo and radiation. They do not want to start anything until he has been home for at least 2 weeks. The main concern right now is getting him as strong as they can and getting him home. Once he is strong enough they will transfer him to rehab. Hopefully that will be soon. Thanks for all the kind words and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I am glad to read of your dad's progress Dina. As you are probably aware, your dad still has a pretty good shot at attaining NED with chemoradiation. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I'm glad things are starting to turn around. My prayers continue for your dad and for your whole family. Please keep us posted!! P.S. I loved the fact that you were so informed that you put that doctor on his toes. What a wonderful advocate you are for you dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Dine--So gald to hear that your dad is getting stronger! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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