Guest Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 my sister has now moved to Liverpool permanently so she's doing some visits, my mum's sis and BIL are taking her some visits and DH is doing some, so it's really taken the pressure off me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 My thoughts are with you Poet. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 With extra people to visit it always helps, it gets very tiring and emotional having someone in hospital for a long time. Keep strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks for the update, Justine. I was wondering how your Dad was getting along. At least on a Rehab ward, he will get a good amount of Physio and OT input. I would imagine, given his age and the problems he's had, the new consultant's prediction re timescale is the more accurate, hon. If he has swallowing difficulties, it could be due to the tube he had for ages, but a small stroke [i[is[/i] the most likely cause. I do hope he makes a full recovery. The "wallpaper paste" is, I assume, a high calorie powder to build him up. It sounds like he needs all the calories he can get, bless him! Here's more "get well" vibes heading his way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hopefully things are moving in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks for the update, I was wondering how everything was. Fingers crossed for you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 not good news I'm afraid. We got called into the hospital this morning, fearing the worst! They said he was very poorly but wouldn't say much more on the phone. We dashed in. He's been bleeding heavily through his stoma and they don't know why yet. He's been given platelets to reverse the effect of the warfarin and he's being given blood at the moment. We dashed home to see to the girls and will be dashing back shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Oh Poet...my thoughts are with you.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Praying for you Poet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Oh Poet, I'm so sorry . I'll be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Sorry Poet, am thinking of you too. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I'll be thinking about you too. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Thinking of you too Poet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 My family's thoughts are with you Poet, sending positive vibes your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 thanks for the support xxxx we've come home now as there's not much we can do, we're all exhausted and he's stable at the moment. Still being given blood, his stoma isn't bleeding as much at it was, so they're going to monitor him overnight and then they're putting a camera down t'row to see exactly what's going on. I just hope it's nothing serious but no point trying to 2nd guess what it might be. I really hope he doesn't have to have more surgery, I'm not sure he can cope with any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Justine, I'm so sorry. Hopefully they'll find that it's nothing too bad and he'll pull through. He sounds like a really strong character so I'm sure he'll do his darndest to fight it. He's certainly got a very loving supportive family around him. Hope you manage to get some sleep tonight. You'll be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Justine, sorry to hear things arnt so good. Thinking of you, take carexx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Sorry to hear that Poet - thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I hope today is a better day for him and my thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts for your Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hello Justine, sorry, just catching up.. so sorry yr Dad's going through all this, it's so hard for him and for all who care for him, as how he used to be and still is, in yr hearts and minds Our best thoughts are with you and yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 thanks everyone. I'm a big believer in the power of postiive vibes so keep em coming please Unfortunately he has a very bad ulcer, probably contracted while he's been in hospital as he's not eaten for ages and the acid in his stomach has had nothing to work on except his stomach lining! The doctor said it will probably need surgery but he's not really strong enough for surgery and they think he might not survive it, so they're waiting a couple of days before deciding what to do. The doctor told mum to prepare for the worst but I just can't find it in my heart to think that way I think I'm in denial/shock!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
