MedusA Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Egluntine said: That's the fella! Glyc and Ick.....It all comes flooding back to me now. Came in a curiously old fashioned bottle...with a cork. Very Florence Nightingale. Phew! I'm not as old as I thought I was after all! I've never heard of that How is your Dad doing now, Poet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 hi lin (and everyone) he's stable at the moment and they're just trying to get his infection under control. He's still rambling a bit and trying to get out of bed and talking nonsense but then other times he's quite peaceful and lucid. He seems to get more agitated if his bag gets full, they don't check him very regularly to see if it is full though, not sure why, maybe they just have too much to do. It was full this evening when we were there and he was quite agitated so we called the nurse and once it was changed, he was fine again. He's not eating very much but I think he's sick of the pureed food but he can't have anything solid just yet. So, that's all I can tell you for now but thanks for the good wishes and concern. It's very much appreciated, I keep telling him all my chicken friends are rooting for him and that raises a smile! xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Glad to hear he's stable. That's something to be grateful for, at least. Hope you're coping OK - this has been such a long, difficult process for you . (PS Are you still coming to Edinburgh soon? When was it going to be?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 cheers V, we certainly are still coming and I'll let you know as soon as we know, I've got that camp site bookmarked! xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Good oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thanks for the update. As ANH says, just keep hanging in there during what seems to be a long process. *hugs* I'm sure you're right, in that the nurses aren't checkcing his bag as often as you'd like just because they are so busy. As I worked for many years on a colo-rectal ward, I know how frantic it can be and they won't mind you pointing it out to them. The more eyes and ears around notiicing what is a priotity is a bonus for them! I'm sure they appreciate all you and your family are doing for your Dad too. We're all rooting for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 oh dear, not sure how to put this but he's got another chest infection and a kidney infection and the doctor said his kidneys are failing again and to prepare for the worst. They told us to "prepare for the worst" when they said he had an ulcer then it turned out he didn't have one so we're all in bits again, not knowing what to think. I think I'll make this my last post on this thread if you don't mind because I don't think I could bear to have to come back and tell you the worst, if it happens. thanks for all the good wishes and kind words so far. Lots of love Justine xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Poet, I haven't really posted on this thread but play catch up often on your dad's progress. Just want to wish you and your family strength in the days ahead - please try and keep your hopes up, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. Thinking of you, Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking of you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 There's no easy way, my thoughts are with you all. Stay strong for Dad & keep telling him you love him as you have been doing. Love & strength to you Justine. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thinking of you too... I don't know how you've managed to cope with all the ups and downs so far, what a hard time you and your family are having... Remain strong.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thinking of you here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I'll be thinking of you all, Poet and rooting for your Dad to get over this. Sending *positive vibes* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 My thoughts are with you Justine, stay strong......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Justine I've just caught up on this, thoughts & prayers are with you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thinking of you Justine...sending a huge hug.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 So sorry to read your latest post, Poet. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. Hope your Dad has the strength to keep on fighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Keep strong Poet we are all sending the positive vibes again and rooting for your dad. Love to allxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 thinking of you & Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Don't worry about posting to us Justine, concentrate on yourself and your Dad. My best wishes to you and yours as always, i just wish there was more i could do. When you need us, you know where we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Justine, thinking of you, BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Big hugs and postive thoughts Poet xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 You are in our thoughts. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear your bad news. Keeping everything crossed that everything works out well for you all. I wish there was something we could do to help too Love & Hugs xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Sending my thoughts too. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
