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Pamela8
Julie,
Continued prayers for your Dad.
Pam
Continued prayers for your Dad.
Pam
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ctyguy
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I can't offer any advice or expertise, only thoughts and prayers. Stay vigilant because God gave the human body an amazing capability to handle trauma and to heal itself. We are all praying that this is the plan God has for your father as well.
aussigal
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I remember my mum massaging me with Lavender cream when I was in the coma...maybe you can do something similar for your Dad...our sense of smell and touch shouldnt be forgotten.
I don't have any expertise with this but I am continuing to send my prayers....
Here's prayer support coming your way!
Debster
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Prayers coming your way....
In 2000, my mother in law was in a coma for 26 days after a pulmonary artery burst after lung surgery. The dr had to reoperate on her in the recovery room right then and there or she would have died. After the month, she SLOWLY came out of it. She had therapy and rehab afterward-and while she has balance issues and some short term memory issues, she is getting along pretty well considering what happened to her. There is hope!!! Deb
In 2000, my mother in law was in a coma for 26 days after a pulmonary artery burst after lung surgery. The dr had to reoperate on her in the recovery room right then and there or she would have died. After the month, she SLOWLY came out of it. She had therapy and rehab afterward-and while she has balance issues and some short term memory issues, she is getting along pretty well considering what happened to her. There is hope!!! Deb
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thenewmarket
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I pray today is a brighter day for your sweet father. I will be remembering you and your whole family. Please know that you have friends in Tennessee who care................
Nancy
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Joe had a brain bleed stroke while in the hospital. While he didn't lose consciousness, he did have many symptoms of stroke. They were going to do brain surgery to relieve pressure because it was in a difficult spot, but decided to wait a bit and see what would happen. They kept careful watch on the bleed area with scans, and it slowly dissolved.
If this is the kind of stroke your dad might have had, it is possible for it to resolve over time.
I cannot say that Joe was perfect after this episode, but he did recover enough to come home and was almost the same as he was before.
If this is the kind of stroke your dad might have had, it is possible for it to resolve over time.
I cannot say that Joe was perfect after this episode, but he did recover enough to come home and was almost the same as he was before.
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Jack's daughter
Continued difficult post-op course
Continued difficult post-op course
I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to get a note posted to all of you who have given support and offered prayers. My dad is showing tiny signs of waking up--eyes half open, small response to pain, etc. It has been such a journey. Neuro had us feeling pretty hopeless, but then my Dad's doctor came back in town after almost a week of being gone post-op and told us that about every 6 months he sees several patients who doe this slow wake-up process. Wow! It was so good to have some encouragement! So we continue a vigilant process at his bedside. Thanks for your continued support and prayers. I will continue to keep you posted!
Continued difficult post-op course
I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to get a note posted to all of you who have given support and offered prayers. My dad is showing tiny signs of waking up--eyes half open, small response to pain, etc. It has been such a journey. Neuro had us feeling pretty hopeless, but then my Dad's doctor came back in town after almost a week of being gone post-op and told us that about every 6 months he sees several patients who doe this slow wake-up process. Wow! It was so good to have some encouragement! So we continue a vigilant process at his bedside. Thanks for your continued support and prayers. I will continue to keep you posted!
CThrock
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What an encouragment!! We will keep those prayers coming your way!!!!
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Pamela8
so glad to hear some encouraging news
Been thinking of you and your Dad since your last post.
Will continue saying a prayer.
Pam
Been thinking of you and your Dad since your last post.Will continue saying a prayer.
Pam
Will continue to keep your dad in my prayers. Jack is fortunate to have a daughter like you.
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geebee
Happy to hear this news. I think your dad was just so tired he decided to take a sleeping holiday. Actually, other than worrying folks, it sounds kind of nice to sleep for an extended time, being watched over and cared for.
Still praying and wishing you all well.
Still praying and wishing you all well.
thenewmarket
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How wonderful to hear from you about your dad. We'll take tiny improvements and pray they turn into big improvements.
Thanks for posting during such a difficult time........you know this family cares!
Thanks for posting during such a difficult time........you know this family cares!
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shelly
encouragement from the staff means so much, it is so easy to get down and helpless. thoughts and prayers continue with your dad and your family.
Don't give up.
When I was in the Critical Care Unit (CCU or ICU) post-op, there was a man in his late 70s or early 80s two beds over who was on a ventilator and was still unconscious from his surgery. I have no idea how many days he was there before me, but for the three days I was there, his wife, son, and daughter would visit several times a day and talk to him. It was heart wrenching to hear them call out "Pa-Pa, Pa-Pa". I couldn't see him but the entire time I was in CCU his family came regularly and passed by my bed. I left CCU wondering why they didn't just let go. After three days I left the CCU and spent about 2-3 days on the regular nursing floor. Due to my own complications I was sent back to the CCU and he was still there and unconscious but now without the vent tube. This time I was across from him and could see his visitors and his family who continued to visit. I thought it seemed dismal since he was still there a few days later when I left CCU the second time.
Now here is the good part. One day while walking around the nursing floor after leaving the CCU I passed a room with him and his family. He had regained consciousness and was moved out of CCU! He was still surrounded by his family and was apparently aware and communicating. I was very touched and being somewhat emotional due to my own situation, I had to go tell him how I had watched his family stay committed to him. His son knew me from the CCU and I asked if I could speak to his father- he agreed but had to translate what I said. All I could think of to say was "You have a good son and daughter and your family loves you very much". I guess I meant it for his family to hear as much as for him to hear. He was still recovering from the vent. tube and couldn't speak very well, but as far as I know he was recovering well when I left.
I hope and pray that your Dad continues to improve. I know his family loves him very much too.
Take care,
John
When I was in the Critical Care Unit (CCU or ICU) post-op, there was a man in his late 70s or early 80s two beds over who was on a ventilator and was still unconscious from his surgery. I have no idea how many days he was there before me, but for the three days I was there, his wife, son, and daughter would visit several times a day and talk to him. It was heart wrenching to hear them call out "Pa-Pa, Pa-Pa". I couldn't see him but the entire time I was in CCU his family came regularly and passed by my bed. I left CCU wondering why they didn't just let go. After three days I left the CCU and spent about 2-3 days on the regular nursing floor. Due to my own complications I was sent back to the CCU and he was still there and unconscious but now without the vent tube. This time I was across from him and could see his visitors and his family who continued to visit. I thought it seemed dismal since he was still there a few days later when I left CCU the second time.
Now here is the good part. One day while walking around the nursing floor after leaving the CCU I passed a room with him and his family. He had regained consciousness and was moved out of CCU! He was still surrounded by his family and was apparently aware and communicating. I was very touched and being somewhat emotional due to my own situation, I had to go tell him how I had watched his family stay committed to him. His son knew me from the CCU and I asked if I could speak to his father- he agreed but had to translate what I said. All I could think of to say was "You have a good son and daughter and your family loves you very much". I guess I meant it for his family to hear as much as for him to hear. He was still recovering from the vent. tube and couldn't speak very well, but as far as I know he was recovering well when I left.
I hope and pray that your Dad continues to improve. I know his family loves him very much too.
Take care,
John
