Prayers needed, please

[sammi]

Positive thoughts and prayers going out to your family.

[Aspen and Misty]

Keeping him in my thought and prayers.

I hope it all goes well! Get back to us ASAP!

Ash

[iloverat]

Micki76 --- I will be certain to keep your dad and the rest of your family in my prayers. Here's to a successful operation, speedy recovery and a rehab without complications. Sending best wishes to all ---- Bobbi

[primabella]

Best wishes to your dad.

[micki76]

Well, it didn’t work. Every time the doctor tried to put a stitch in it would just tear loose. They are going to give him some medication to strengthen the tissues in his esophagus and try again in 6-8 weeks.

The good news is that he doesn’t have to have the feeding tube in the mean time. They are going to let him go ahead and eat food. His doctor is a truly wonderful man, who’s very determined that this is going to work! He’s a great guy. Both of my Dads doctors are blessings to our family. He’s been seeing his pulmonary doctor for 10+ years. (Daddy has emphysema)

The moral of my Daddy’s story is DON’T SMOKE. Daddy started smoking in 1932 when he was just 10 yrs old. This was much more acceptable back then especially in poor farm families. He quit smoking in 1975 when his doctor told him he was in the early stages of emphysema. (I sort of remember my parents arguing, because my Mom wouldn’t quit, too) He had surgery in 1990 for lung cancer which was completely removed, he was VERY lucky and didn’t even need chemo. This fistula was caused by the scar tissue from that surgery. It pulled his esophagus away from its normal pathway and eventually pulled the hole in it. The hole then grew to the bronchial tube, causing the whole problem.

Amazingly, even at his age, his body’s strong. He had absolutely no problems during the procedure, no doubt due to all the prayers that went out for him.

Thank you for all your prayers and hopefully we’ll try this again in a few weeks, so please keep Daddy in your thoughts!

[tatsxxx11]

Well, even though they weren't sucessful THIS time, it does sound as they though are still very hopeful! I've been on pins and needles...I'm so relieved to learn he's doing well! We'll continue to think of him and send positive thoughts for you and Daddy both! Love, Sandra

[Cataholic]

Prayers on the way!

[dukedogsmom]

Sorry to hear that it didn't work out. My dad started smoking when he was 16 and didn't quit until about 5 years ago. He's 73 now and has had some problems as well. It's a shame it was so acceptable back then and that they didn't have the knowledge that we have now. Hope this will be successful the second time around.

[KYS]

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family that
your father will be ok. Hope the proceedure works
in a few weeks.

Micki,
My dad was a 3 pack a day chain smoker.
He had the beginnings of emphysema but
that did not even make him quit.
He quit years later on a lousy $50.00 bet with his best friend.

[micki76]

Originally posted by KYS
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family that
your father will be ok. Hope the proceedure works
in a few weeks.

Micki,
My dad was a 3 pack a day chain smoker.
He had the beginnings of emphysema but
that did not even make him quit.
He quit years later on a lousy $50.00 bet with his best friend.

How good that he lost that bet! Some things are meant to be lost.

My mother only quit when lung cancer killed her. She was only 47. Her last words were to ask my Dad to light her a smoke. Sad isn't it, that something could have that kind of hold on her? She was always so angry with 2 of her brothers who were alcoholics, yet she was an addict herself.

[KYS]

That is so sad, about your mother.
Back than, they just did not know how bad smoking
was and how addicting it was.