DJR Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 My loving dad passed away on November 1, 2003 due to respiratory arrest. I think that his death could have been avoided if his onc. would have been any kind of a doctor. On Wednesday he went to see his onc. because he was really weak and his chest hurt bad. He was also running a temp. His onc. did a chest x-ray, did not order the results stat so it was going to take a day to read the x-ray. He told my dad that he could treat him at home with antibiotics. I met my mom to help get my dad into the house when that got home from the onc., I never cried in front of my dad but that day I did. He told me that everything was going to be alright . At 2:00 am he stopped breathing. My mother did cpr on him until the paramedics arrived. He held on and fought for 3 days and at 10:30 pm Saturday he died while I was holding his hand. Now my whole world is turned upside down. My dad and I have worked together for over 12 years, I don't know what I am going to do without him. I have never hurt like this before. The onc. should have put him in the hospital on Wednesday when he saw what condition my dad was in. I am already missing him so much. When you are together with your family it gets better but when they all leave you get a lonely feeling. I will post more later. Donnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Donnie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now. God Bless, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Donnie, I am so very very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Dear Donnie, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Donnie.. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God Bless you and bring you strength.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 So sorry to hear about your Dad. I pray that God will give you and your Mom the strength you need for the upcoming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Donnie, Sincere condolences on your loss. Prayers are with you and your family at this time. MaryANn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Donnie, my heart is heavy for you. May you have the strength to get through all this. Your best tribute to your dad is to be the best Donnie you can be. God be with you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 Donnie, I'm so sorry. Dads are special and yours sound about as special as they come. Your Mom sounds like a terrific person as well, giving your Dad CPR until help arrived. You are lucky to have two such special parents. God Bless you and your family. Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Donnie, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. Prayers to you and your family for a gentle healing... My sincere condolences. God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Donnie I am so sorry, I am here if you need someone to talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Donnie, My heart goes out to you!! I'm so very for your loss, please accept my deepest sympathies. God bless you and the family Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuckwebgrrl Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Donnie, Please accept my sincere condolences. I wish I had something else to offer you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Donnie, I am sorry to read of your loss. It is hard to lose a friend and even harder when a friend and parent all in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Donnie, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear dad. I know and feel your pain all too well. I will pray that you and your family will find strength to get through this awful time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 I am sorry for your loss..may you find the strength to get through this trying time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Donnie, How traumatic for you and your Mom. I pray that God helps you through this sad event. May God send hs Angels to carry you through this. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittlers Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Donnie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my Mom today to this terrible disease and I know how much pain you are feeling right now. Please take care. Susan M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Please accept my deepest sympathy. When I read your message, I feel so angry about the doctor. "Pnuemonia" can be a very dangerous disease if not treated properly. Anyway, I am so sorry for your loss. You did your best already. Take care of your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 please accept my sincere condolences on your dad. it will take allot of time, but some day you will smile fondly thinking of him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Donnie, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My heart and prayers go to you and yours. Dona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 Donnie, I am sorry for your loss of your father. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 Donnie, Please accept my codolences on the loss of your Father. I am sorry. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephnewyork34 Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Dear Donnie, I give you my deepest sympathy and wish I could say more. Both my parents have some sort of cancer (mom on the board with Lung) and I don't know how I will survive it when they go. My hearts goes out to you and everyone who this is happening to. BIG HUGS! Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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