Update on my Dad
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I've been reading your thread from the beginning Sue and am so very sorry for all you, your dad and the family have had to go through. I hope that now he is in hospital proper tests will be done to establish the causes of the weight loss. I am also worried about Ken's weight and have also been told that he eats well. I think, like you, I'll have to be a bit more pro active in chasing up doctors etc., to take this more seriously.
I hope you have better news today.
xxTinaT
I hope you have better news today.
xxTinaT
Thank you for all your comments of support. I have just come home to get some sleep. I have been able to access TP on my smartphone and your posts have come through as emails, so a great support to keep me going at the hospital.
There is not much change either for the better or worse and he remains very poorly, but he did rally a little this afternoon for a while - he was smiling and laughing with us.
Just off to get a couple of hours sleep as we think whichever way it goes, it will take some time. My sisters are at the hospital and I will go back shortly to give one of them a break.
There is not much change either for the better or worse and he remains very poorly, but he did rally a little this afternoon for a while - he was smiling and laughing with us.
Just off to get a couple of hours sleep as we think whichever way it goes, it will take some time. My sisters are at the hospital and I will go back shortly to give one of them a break.
Sue
So sorry to hear about your dad. Just wanted to let you to know that I am thinking about you all.
Love Carina x x
So sorry to hear about your dad. Just wanted to let you to know that I am thinking about you all.
Love Carina x x
Sue,
Just to let you know I'm thinking of you and your family. I hope your dad continues to rally.
Just to let you know I'm thinking of you and your family. I hope your dad continues to rally.
Dear Sue, nothing I can add to what has been said already.
Will be holding you in my prayers tonight. Stay strong.
Will be holding you in my prayers tonight. Stay strong.
Since 5.15 am and I have been alone with my dad. My sisters have gone to try and get some sleep. I had a few hours earlier.
He's peaceful now but had a bad spell a few hours ago when his temperature shot up and breathing was bad. He's also trying to cough more which is distressing him.
My sisters and I are trying to make it a special time and can talk openly. My mum doesn't do emotion, that's not meant to be harsh just the way she is.
When he is awake we have had smiles, and he' even joined in when we've been laughing.
It's just a matter of time, and we are reconciled with that. Well, almost.
He's peaceful now but had a bad spell a few hours ago when his temperature shot up and breathing was bad. He's also trying to cough more which is distressing him.
My sisters and I are trying to make it a special time and can talk openly. My mum doesn't do emotion, that's not meant to be harsh just the way she is.
When he is awake we have had smiles, and he' even joined in when we've been laughing.
It's just a matter of time, and we are reconciled with that. Well, almost.
Since 5.15 am I've been alone with my dad. My sisters have gone to try and get some sleep. I had a few hours earlier.
He's peaceful now but had a bad spell a few hours ago when his temperature shot up and breathing was bad. He's also trying to cough more which is distressing him.
My sisters and I are trying to make it a special time and can talk openly. My mum doesn't do emotion, that's not meant to be harsh just the way she is.
When he is awake we have had smiles, and he' even joined in when we've been laughing.
It's just a matter of time, and we are reconciled with that. Well, almost.
He's peaceful now but had a bad spell a few hours ago when his temperature shot up and breathing was bad. He's also trying to cough more which is distressing him.
My sisters and I are trying to make it a special time and can talk openly. My mum doesn't do emotion, that's not meant to be harsh just the way she is.
When he is awake we have had smiles, and he' even joined in when we've been laughing.
It's just a matter of time, and we are reconciled with that. Well, almost.
Oh Sue, that's terrible sad news.
I'm so glad you and your sisters are sharing this special time, you'll look back on it as a gift from your dad.
Thinking of you all,
I'm so glad you and your sisters are sharing this special time, you'll look back on it as a gift from your dad.
Thinking of you all,
My dad rallied this morning and was quite responsive. Today's consultant seemed more positive. He has taken him off oxygen and agreed with the nurse's suggestion that he have some pureed food. We agreed knowing that food could make him improve, or deteriorate if he aspirates.
He has eaten the food and so far seems OK.
We should know by now to expect the unexpected!
He has eaten the food and so far seems OK.
We should know by now to expect the unexpected!
Good to hear that your dad is a little better today. My very best wishes that he continues to improve.
xxTinaT
xxTinaT
