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[dynadee]

It's been a rough week.  My Dad suffered a stroke last Monday.  My Dad, Mom and brother debated whether or not he should accept the shot that you have only three hours from the time of the stroke for it to be effective.  My Dad couldn't decide, so they waited and debated until the last minute.  The doctor came in, saw he was improving and called a

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[jukebox_csi]

Oh wow :( I hate to hear that about your dad. The thing about the shot sounds like a blessing in disguise that they waited so long and didn't get it in the end. I worry about doctors these days. It seems they have less and less knowledge and go only by numbers on a piece of paper, and don't really pay attention to the actual person that is a patient. My mom fell yesterday and landed on her face on the concrete driveway. She had a severe cut that ran up her lip into her nose, bleeding profusely, and 'road rash' scrapes on her forehead. They went to one emergency room and sat there for over an hour not getting any help despite the fact that she was bleeding all over the waiting room from an obvious head wound. My parents finally left and went to a 'quick care' type place just so she could be seen and stitched back up

[dynadee]

Sorry to hear about your Mom. Emergency rooms these day always seem to take forever before the patient is seen. My son shot himself in the wrist with a nail gun, and he waited 12 hours in the emergency section until they took him into surgery to remove it. Dealing with doctors I've come to believe doctering oftimes is a guessing game. I suppose it's because our bodies react so differently to illness and drugs that it's becoming harder to diagnose what's wrong with us.

Thanks for you kind words about my Dad. They put him into a convalesent hopsital, which is pretty depressing even though it's a good facility with caretakers that seem compassionate and on the ball. I just don't want him to spend his possible last weeks, months or years in a place like that. Hell, I don't want to end up like that, so I'm more determined than ever to take care of my body and maintain my health.

I hope your Mom is alright.

[dynadee]

Sorry to hear about your Mom. Emergency rooms these day always seem to take forever before the patient is seen. My son shot himself in the wrist with a nail gun, and he waited 12 hours in the emergency section until they took him into surgery to remove it. Dealing with doctors I've come to believe doctoring ofttimes is a guessing game. I suppose it's because our bodies react so differently to illness and drugs that it's becoming harder to diagnose what's wrong with us.

Thanks for you kind words about my Dad. They put him into a convalescent hospital, which is pretty depressing even though it's a good facility with caretakers that seem compassionate and on the ball. I just don't want him to spend his possible last weeks, months or years in a place like that. Hell, I don't want to end up like that, so I'm more determined than ever to take care of my body and maintain my health.

I hope your Mom is alright.

[ishkhanuhi]

*big hugs*

I'm very sorry to hear about your parents. I wish all of you, especially your mother and your father, the best in this very difficult time. It's terrible that some hoodlums are trying to terrorize your mother when she's already upset, so I hope that stops soon. And I hope your father recovers and/or finds peace in his current condition. Keep each other close right now.

I have to say, your post made me teary-eyed. My parents are elderly, and my dad especially is ill of health, so I'm not sure what's going to happen in the next few years. *hugs*

[dynadee]

Yes, elderly parents are a worry, especially if their health isn't the best. I thought for sure diabetes would be the end of my Dad, but it seems his life-long irregular heartbeat and the Coumadin he's taking is the cause of the stroke. Seeing my Dad in the hospital, looking so frail, brought to mind my own mortality, and how important it is to take care of my body and health. Thanks for your well wishes and kind thoughts. I also wish you and your parents well.

[ishkhanuhi]

My dad also has diabetes, and though he takes his insulin, he doesn't watch his diet because he just doesn't care. :( There's no way to force somebody into caring for their health, even if it breaks your heart.

Thanks, hon. *hugs*

[dynadee]

If your Dad has never had to watch his weight or track what he's eating, he might just find sticking to a particular diet overwhelming. I know with my Dad, even if he follows a low starch, low sugar diet, his blood glucose still goes up and dangerously low. Exercise is the key, I think. If your Dad is active, he'll be able to control his levels better. You're right, though. You can't force anyone to give up all the foods and drinks they want. Only they can make the change.

[dynadee]

Thank you, I appreciate your well wishes. We'll get through this somehow. It's just so difficult seeing my parents so vulnerable. My sister is a like a mother bear when it comes to protecting her family, and if I know her she's going to march over to the neighbor's house and confront them. The boy is the only teenager in the neighborhood, and he and his friends have been caught trespassing on their property before, throwing rocks into their septic system. What a brat. Thanks for your kind words.

[dynadee]

I'm sorry you lost your father. I don't think losing a parent, even if they're very ill, is easy. I'm glad your Mom is alright, though. I guess there are more than a few of us who have gone or are going through something similar. Thanks for your offer to be a listening ear. I might just take you up on that.

[dynadee]

Thanks. These days a hug is always welcome.

[merula31]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad- I will hold good thoughts for you and your family! *hugs*

I hope you find something good for your mom's porch- and that you catch the culprits. What they are doing is just horrible.

*hugs again*

[dynadee]

Thank you for you kind words. I certainly appreciate all good thoughts that are sent our way. Yes, it's a pretty despicable person who gets his kicks scaring an elderly woman like that. I've been looking at all kinds of alarms on the internet. I'm sure we'll find something to scare the creep away. If we can get a picture of him or catch him in the act, we'll get a restraining order, send the police to his door. That at least will get his parents' attention.