Egluntyne Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Yes all the good luck I can send for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 thank you for remembering. we took him to the hospital this afternoon and stayed while they did an echocardiagram and then took him up to the ward. We went back late this afternoon/early evening to visit him. He'd had his tea and they'd given him an enema. Trouble is, he's virtually deaf (which my mum explained to the nurse) and he thinks he's heard what he's been asked and will often answer a completely different question. When we arrived, he was on a commode. When the nurse asked him if he'd "managed okay" he said yes but he hadn't wiped himself and the nurse didn't check, just pulled his PJ bottoms back up So mum had to take him to the toilet and clean him up. I hope this is a one off as mum has stressed to the nurse about his deafness So far, the op is scheduled for around 2pm tomorrow. The man in the bed next to him had a colostomy bag and I think he reassured my dad somewhat. Last time my dad had one, it kept coming loose but I think they've improved them since he had his last op so I'm hoping he's not worrying as much as he was about it all. When he comes out of the op, they're putting him on the high dependency ward to monitor him. That's all I can tell you so far but I'm touched you guys remembered. Thanks for your good wishes. xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hope it goes OK. Look after yourselves (hope Ian got over his flu?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hope it goes OK. Look after yourselves (hope Ian got over his flu?) thank you xxxx yes, he's almost back to normal thanks, just a bit of a cough at the moment. He made me laugh today, there was a sign in the hospital that said "Don't forget to wash your hands between patients" and Ian said "I normally do them with soap" . Thank god for him, he's a huge comfort and support. Right, I should go to bed but I'm drinking whisky and feel wide awake, I'll drag myself off in a bit speak to you soon hun xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 , there was a sign in the hospital that said "Don't forget to wash your hands between patients" and Ian said "I normally do them with soap" . xxxxx Comments like that are just what you need sometimes to take a little of the stress away. Hope everything goes well, will keep my fingers crossed. Take care, Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hope it all goes well Poet - and do keep telling staff that your father is almost deaf, the messages don't always seem to be passed on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Ditto Poet. Keep telling them. Hope things go well for you all today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 My dad's ward had notices saying "only 2 visitors per bed". My brother said "there's hardly room for dad in the bed, let alone us too ". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hope everything goes well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Best wishes Justine. Keeping everything crossed for today Lots of love & hugs xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Best wishes Justine...am thinking about you and your family. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 fingers crossed for today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Sending good wishes and positive vibes. I will have to wait until next weekend for an update because we are going away tomorrow, but will be thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Best wishes from me too, I hope all goes well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Poet I've just got around to reading this thread. I'm thinking about your dad, you & your family x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 with all good thoughts from us too; do keep reminding the staff re: hearing shortfall; there are so many shifts, these things get missed. Is it poss to put up a small sign saying hard of hearing? We did for mum, also, she had a hearing aid, but often the staff had turned it off/ not put itin/ etc.... it's c...p getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Is it poss to put up a small sign saying hard of hearing? We did for mum, also, she had a hearing aid, but often the staff had turned it off/ not put itin/ etc.... Putting up a small sign is a great idea. Hope it all goes well Poet, my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hope all goes well tommorrow. We are all thinking of you.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Fingers crossed. Sending positive vibes and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I'm exhausted Dad had his op this morning but isn't coming round from the anasthetic very well. He's conscious but very confused and keeps trying to pull his cannulas and catheter out and trying to get out of bed. He keeps asking us if we're ready to go home as he thinks he's coming with us. Mum and me had to keep grabbing his hands and trying to stop him getting out of bed etc. We've been twice today. My sister is taking mum for the first visit t'row and then we're taking her for the second visit. They'll only allow 2 people into the HDU at one time so there's no point us all going at the same time. On a more positive note, the surgeon is very happy with how the op went, he said the tumour was very small and doesn't appear to have spread to his liver (which they were worried about) and he thinks my dad is strong and will make a good recovery. He has a good colour in his cheeks and hcertainly is strong, I know from trying to get him to stay in bed Right, I'm off to have my tea. Thanks so much for all the good wishes, I'll keep you posted but fingers x'd, the worst bit is out of the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Sending get well vibes to your Dad, Poet. Sounds as if the findings were encouraging. The confusion is probably just caused by the anaesthetic. Once that's out of his system, he should be back to himself. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Good news Poet! Glad the surgeon was happy. Don't worry too much about the anesthetic, it really can make you feel weird. I'm sure he will be much better tomorrow, when some of it has worn off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Great news Poet. Am so pleased. It must be a massive relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 what a relief it must be. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
