Dano Posted October 27, 2010 Share #26 Posted October 27, 2010 Prayers sent. Glad they caught it, 15 yrs ago my dad had a carotid arterial aneurism that blew up on him. They weren't able to repair but that bull of a man lasted over a week even tho he was in a coma. Watch the bloating and temperature rise, my mom fell and broke her hip ball this spring and after surgery had the same symptoms. They went back in and had to remove 26" of bowel. They never could tell us why this happened, but that is a story for another time. I wish your father well and may he be around with you for a long time. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic Posted October 27, 2010 Share #27 Posted October 27, 2010 Prayers sent and hoping everything turns out good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share #28 Posted October 27, 2010 Thanks everyone for all your prayers and well wishes. As always this group shows amazing concern for one another. I noticed it when i first joined this site 4 years ago. and am reminded of it every time I log on. Sadly, all though the surgery itself appears to have been successful, my Fathers mental state continues to decline. Yesterday he did not even recognize my Mother and me. To add to this, the doctor asked us about resusatation should the situation arise. This only served to really upset and panic my Mom, who has been strong up until this point. I had to remind her that we have been here before with him and he pulled through. Deep down however I am myself, starting to worry that, what if this time he does not pull through. It is really hard to sit there and feel totally helpless to do anything for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted October 27, 2010 Share #29 Posted October 27, 2010 Prayers will continue Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug Posted October 27, 2010 Share #30 Posted October 27, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you Ben! My thanks to your dad and all those whom served they helped all of us out today! God speed on his recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw Posted October 27, 2010 Share #31 Posted October 27, 2010 I know how you feel. My prayers are out there for both your Dad and yoour family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 27, 2010 Share #32 Posted October 27, 2010 Ben, I am sorry that you all are having to go through this. Sounds like your Father is quite an accomplished fellow. He will be in our thoughts here, as well as you and the rest of your family. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted October 27, 2010 Share #33 Posted October 27, 2010 So sorry I didn't see this post before now.Just to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted October 27, 2010 Share #34 Posted October 27, 2010 Ben - I also somehow missed your post. Be strong for your family Ben and take some comfort from the fact that so many of us care and offer our prayers. In my case, it also comforts me to think that my fathers presence continues through the way he has touched so many others while with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Hal Posted October 28, 2010 Share #35 Posted October 28, 2010 Payers being sent for your Dad, You, and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art708 Posted October 28, 2010 Share #36 Posted October 28, 2010 Prayers for your dad....hope that he fights off the infection and recovers soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share #37 Posted October 28, 2010 Just a short update on my Fathers condition. not much has changed he seems to be at a stale mate with his infectio so they are going to put him on a stronger antibiotic. they are also keeping him on the drug to help control his delirium, which is not improving any. Once again thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted October 28, 2010 Share #38 Posted October 28, 2010 All the best to all your family Ben.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zane Posted October 28, 2010 Share #39 Posted October 28, 2010 You, your family, and most importantly your Dad are in our thoughts and hopes for the best for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted October 28, 2010 Share #40 Posted October 28, 2010 So sorry to hear about your dad. My mom is 85 and things aren't working like they used to. My prayers to the Creator are sent out for you and your father. Indians believe that the spirits of our friends come to us in tough time to help us through our hard ships. maybe your father is with the spirits of his friend that have cone to help him in this tough time just they all shared during the war. Strong bonds are created in those times that, bonds that not even death can erase. Good luck to him in his fight. My prayers go to the father and his good son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RawHide Posted October 28, 2010 Share #41 Posted October 28, 2010 It is heard loud and clear! You are in my thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamadawg Posted October 28, 2010 Share #42 Posted October 28, 2010 Your Dad, you, and your family are in our prayers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share #43 Posted October 31, 2010 My Father is still struggling with delirium and pneumonia. But for the second day in a row his white blood cell count has lowered some. So it would appear the stronger antibiotic is at least having some effect on whatever infection he has. He is also eating a bit more solid food Today I gave him a shave and a manicure (of sorts) and he really seemed to like that.. He is still however very delusional and agitated so at night the nurses put his bed out in the wing right beside their station were they can keep a close watch on him. Once again thanks for all your prayers Ben Bennink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 31, 2010 Share #44 Posted October 31, 2010 My Prayers sent. Hope your Father feels better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted November 1, 2010 Share #45 Posted November 1, 2010 I wish your father the best. Praying for a full recovery. Thank god they found the aneurysm, I lost my grandfather and 2 uncles to them. It is a heredity thing, I get checked for it every other year, you should too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share #46 Posted November 3, 2010 Early this morning Dad stopped breathing and they had to rush him to emergency ICU. He is now in a sort of coma and is hooked up to life support and breathing machine because His lungs are not working right now, Due to a lung infection. As it sits right now the doctor gives him a 50% chance of pulling through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted November 3, 2010 Share #47 Posted November 3, 2010 offered a prayer for your dad, family & friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted November 3, 2010 Share #48 Posted November 3, 2010 More prayers for your father and family. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted November 3, 2010 Share #49 Posted November 3, 2010 Sorry to hear of the set back. Prayers still continuing for all. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted November 3, 2010 Share #50 Posted November 3, 2010 Hang in there Ben, our prayers are with you,,,, if you need something, just holler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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