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My dad
Took my dad to the VA today;(Hes been weak for a while and they checked his blood last week and it was very low) he had a colonoscopy done and i guess they found a few pollups(?) Of course we wont know anything more for another week or two; ugh I hate this.
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He,ll be fine Shy. We,re all wishing him well here :wink:
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Hope everything turns out okay with your dad. And I hope those polyps are nothing to worry about.
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You and your family will be in my thoughts.
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We're praying for yall. Best wishes.
Let us know how things go.. |
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, keep us updated.
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Sending lots of good thoughts your way
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The best to yer Dad shyykatt :)
I had one back in July and Dr. Oops punctured my colon resulting in a severe infection which almost killed me. Don't worry about yer Pop tho. He'll be fine. :D :D |
Thanks all. Hes had so many health issues lately, makes me really worry. Hes been in good spirits today/yesterday tho.
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Prayers be with him and your family at this time, Shy.
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Just an update;The doc called last night , and it was cancerous. So he'll be going to the VA in Mpls. first thing in the morning.
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We hope the best for yall.
We're thinking about yall. |
I am so very sorry to hear that. Will be praying for him and the rest of your family.
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I am so deeply sorry to hear this ... we know there's several kinds of cancer and I'll continue to pray that it will be taken care of and he'll regain his strength soon. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28...HT5FRoses5.jpg
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My brother in law is a Dr. who specializes in this and he says that 7 out 10 times it is caught early enough if the person has regular exams. That is every few years after 40. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and keep your head high. Our higher power has ways of sending us messages and this just may be an one of them... Best of luck...
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Dads surgery was on Wed; that went fine, but everything afterwards has been rough. He wasnt waking up well at all, and hes been terribly dehydrated. Also the oxygen levels in his blood are very low. He has been in ICU this whole time. Today tho, they were finally able to take out the breathing tube, and my brother showed up to surprise dad (he had just flown in from Iraq, on leave for 15 days), that really cheered him up, his face lit up and he smiled as big as he could. This has been so hard, especially since hubby is on the road, but luckily will be home tomorrow and we'll go see dad (then I wont have to drive; I am a country girl and the city driving makes me crazy).
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I'm glad to hear the surgery went well. Comming out from being under is different for everyone and is no reflection on his over-all health. I wouldn't sweat that too much.
I really admire you, as you have stood strong during a very bad time. People like you are what made this country what it is today. You were faced with a challenge, you met it head on, and you did what you had to do. Sometimes you ladies at home are the REAL un-sung heros. Please for me; shake your fathers hand and thank him for all he has done and do the same to your brother, for all he is doing. Let them both know that they will be in my thoughts and prayers. Ridge |
Sorry to hear about all this, Shyykatt.... but, things will be okay! I have a friend who's been living with colon cancer for many years now! You just have to stay on top of it! How old is he?
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He'll be 85 in a couple weeks. They tried to put him in a nursing home, but he'll have nothing to do w/that. Hes home now, and a nurse comes a couple times a week. Hes getting better, the only real problem now is his blood- iron and electrolytes are still very low. Im taking him back to Mpls. on Wed. to get his staples removed.
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SK, you and your family are in my prayers. :wink:
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Just an update; he had to go back & stay @ the VA a couple more weeks (a different VA this time) had an infection in his foot that went into the bone and they were going to amputate it if antibiotics didnt work; well, his leg is still swollen & everything but they say it is healing. His latest problem is his breathing, for some reason he is short of breath a lot and has panic attacks b/c of it. They did some more tests and a catscan and found 'something' on a lung; we havent gotten the results back yet. He came home on friday, which was also his B-day, and the day our colt was born. Dad has also lost an incredible amount of weight; he was a big fella and now so frail and lost most of his muscle mass. Im just afraid of what that 'something' on his lung will end up to be.
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I will be praying for your dad.
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Been thinking about you over here....sending lots of good thoughts your way, hoping you've received some good news over there. (((Hugs)))
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I didn't want to start another thread so I'll just post here.
On saturday my brother died, he was 49. We were never really close, but it hurts just the same. He was a drug addict most of his life and he just wouldnt quit; it was the meth that killed him- it ate away his organs. My dad has been alright lately, but mom's health has been bad and now that Curt has passed away she is in worse shape- not handling it well at all. Hubby is on the road but should be home tomorrow night- the funeral is wed. |
Sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Me too Shyykatt,
Your poor mom.... that has got to be extremely painfull all she is going through with you dad and now this. Glad your husband can be there for you and that your dad is doing better. Prayers for your whole family. TW |
Sending prayers along for all your friends and family, good to hear your husband is going to be able to be there
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Yesterday mom was hospitalized for a blood transfusion; she did go home last night and seemed much better today. My brothers wake was today and let me tell ya, I've never been scared at a wake before. Of course I was sad, but the funeral home was in a very bad part of town - Im a country girl and not used to 'city life'- but some of the people that came were downright scary; just out of prison, former gang members (along w/my brother); there was a lot of drinking/smoking going on- it wasnt like a wake at all- more like woodstock or something! As I was leaving a fight broke out- cops started showing up & everything; OMG I nearly pi$$ed myself; I felt bad for mom, but she seemed 'ok' about it all (she is staying in St.Paul @ my sisters- I drove home). Earlier in the day one of my cousins commented on all the police driving up & down the street; I asked "Well isnt that normal for around here?" and they said no- its b/c of Curt and they were driving around in case' something happens'; well, that sure didnt help my nerves any! I even had a relative offer me weed- everyone knows I've never done anything like that in my life- Gee, I cant wait for the funeral tomorrow; all I want to do is say goodbye to him and the whole thing is turning into a nightmare. Maybe its just ME; I didnt grow up in that environment so it all seems 'too much' for me. Like I said before, I didnt know him really well; I got an earful today- stories I have never heard in my life. Been a rough week- needed to 'vent' a little. ~ SK
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Shyykatt,
You don't need my permission to vent. I say vent away, and comeback and edit or delete later. That's my motto. I have never lost a brother as I have only one the rest are sisters. But I have lost those close to me and those that I barely knew. Grief is a strange beast, though you didn't know him all that well, shock is usually the emotion people are still in at the funeral. Try to keep a close eye on your mom, she may look like she is handling it well, Her body is telling a whole different story. It probably will take a while for her. I lost two of my best friends, it's in unexpected moments I remember something and start crying or reminising. But they were my friends, It just isn't right for a parent to lose a child. Pm is you need to chat. TW |
Thank you TW.
The service was very sad, but very nice. Three of my other siblings spoke- they did a great job telling stories about him. My oldest brother was really falling apart- the two were very close. After we left the cemetary everyone went to a bar (of course). I stayed long enough to eat and talk to a few people; wanted to get out of there before things got too 'crazy'- Im not a drinker- people were getting wasted pretty fast. Will definetly keep an eye on mom- she didnt cry too much, probably trying too hard to hold it all in. I've NEVER lost anyone close to me, this is 'new' for me- taking it a day @ a time. |
You know about 7 years ago, my husband and I said, we never had anyone close to us pass away. I guess you should never say a statement like that. Next thing you know we are buy funeral closes. His grandparents, then my grandpa, then my friends. My too closest friends I lost in the summer time. Certain activities bring a flood of memories.
Your mom may do really well then The holidays, or birthday, or something and she will be right back in the whole grief mode. It's ok to cry, it is actually a great release to stress and saddness. Everyone is so different but I do think it would help it if you got her to talk. Share some stories, Happy ones of course about your brother. You never know you may learn something you didn't already know. I have five sisters should anything happen to one of them. My mom would be a mess, I would take her to a sad movie, get that out of the way, then take her to a funnie movie to laugh her you know what off. A good laugh is also very theraputic. I have a great time making my mom laugh, I even had her laughing so hard once she peed her pants for real. That story still makes her laugh to this day. Hope you don't mind me posting. I'll shut up now. :D 8) |
I don't mind. :)
I guess after I left, one of my sisters (who was drunk, grr...) said to my mom "How come you didnt cry?!" It upset my mom, of course, so my other sister took her to her house to be alone for a while. My mother just doesnt like to cry in front of people (so thats where I got that from!). Anyway, I'll probably see her later today (shes still not home yet); maybe have dinner or something. |
Best wishes for a quick recovery! My prayers are with you all!
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