I need some board magic.....

[blondiecat]

Update:

I just got in from the hospital. Dad is not doing as well as hoped. He was put on Dialysis(sp) to clean his blood since all of the poisions from his system was at a dangerous level. After returning to his room the site in his upper chest area where the shunts were inserted for the process has continued to bleed. At one point when the amount of blood was very heavy the nurse got me to put pressure on the area until she could go and get some help to get the bleeding stopped.

I have never done that before but I would have stood there and put pressure on my Dad all night if neccessary. Please, please continue to pray for my Dad

Thank you to all who have already put Dad in their prayers.

 

[dragonlady]

Prayers from California coming your way.

 

[shell]

Omg Cathi! I just now seen this thread! I'm so sorry that you Dad isn't in good health. My heart goes out to you and your family right now. Please know that you, your Dad and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and my prayers. Sending lots of good vibes to your Daddy and many hugs to you!

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

 

[george'smom]

Cathi-

I'm so sorry. This must be so difficult for you. I pray that your father is in good hands and is being kept comfortable.
Take care of yourself.

Laurie

 

[blondiecat]

Dad is still not doing very well at all. Please keep the prayers coming for him. The Doctors can't get the bleeding to stop where the shunts were put into his chest for the Dialysis.

Thank you all for the well wishes and the prayers

 

[tuxedokitties]

Cathi, I'm so sorry this is happening.

I'll send lots of prayers for your dad to get better soon!

And hugs to you for being such a good daughter! (((((((hugs)))))))

 

[adymarie]

I will still pray for him! I hope things turn around quickly!

 

[kiwideus]

Oh Cathi, prayers from my end continuing your dad's way.

(((((((((((hugs))))))))))

 

[wellingtoncats]

Oh Cathi!

I'm praying he's going to be okay!

 

[blondiecat]

Finally we may be seeing and end to the tunnel. Dad was very slightly improved tonight after another Dialysis treatment and blood transfusions from the blood loss of last night and earlier today.

The Doctors are talking about a procedure where they go in and put a tube between the kidney and the bladder to open the tube that runs between them(sorry I don't know the right names for these things). The only choices we (my Mom,2 brothers, and Sister) had to make were, this procedure, Dialysis for the rest of his life, or GOD forbide...death. We all decided that Dad will go through the tube procedure.

Keep the prayers coming. Mom has requested that I send a special "Thank You" to all of TCS members who have been praying for Dad. I printed out this thread to read them to my Dad. We appreciate each and every one of you

 

[dragonlady]

Lots of prayers coming in from California! I hope your dad realizes you saved his life! Why are men so stubborn. You keep being you and blessings will rain down from the heavens!

 

[adymarie]

I think it is a shunt you are talking about! I am still praying for him!

 

[tuxedokitties]

Lots more prayers coming your way!

(((((((hugs)))))))

 

[blondiecat]

Well today is the day that they are going to operate on my Dad. Please keep the prayers coming.

 

[adymarie]

Let him know that we are all praying for him. It did wonders for my mom when she was in surgery earlier this year.

 

[kiwideus]

Prayers from me to your dad and your family.

((((((hugs))))))