More PT Prayers worked...OUT OF SURGERY...post 32!

[Pinot's Mom]

I know I've asked for a lot of special prayers lately, given my husband's (who is doing REALLY well!) and my own surgeries, but there is unfortunately more. 2011 is not starting off well...

#1
We heard yesterday my father was admitted to the hospital with breathing trouble. Daddy is one of those who is never sick (he's 85) and this was a concern. First news was a "growth" near his thyroid pressing on his trachea. They could not biopsy without surgery; Daddy said leave it alone. Test results were due today to help with this decision. My sister (the oldest and Daddy's medical Power of Att'y holder) had been in contact with the hospital, called this morning, and found he had a really rough night. There are also more tumors around his thyroid; he's not coherent. The nurse said, "if this was my Father I'd get down here" (we're in Maryland, Daddy's in Florida). My sister is getting on a plane with her husband today and will update us as she hears news. Prayers for Pinot's Granddaddy.:love:

#2
When my sister called my brother to tell him what was going on, she found in the process of injecting himself with his medication (three times a day), he has contracted a bacterial infection in his stomach; he'll probably have to have a part of his stomach removed as they don't know if they can clear it up. Prayers for Pinot's Uncle Stephen.:love:

PT prayers - do your stuff!:love:

[sparks19]

OH my gosh you guys just can't catch a break :( Lots of prayers for your whole family during this time

[Catty1]

All possible PT Prayers going out to your dad and brother! :love::love:

[Freedom]

Maggie, hugs to you, so many things going on!

Prayers from RI!

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending prayers to Pinot's family.

[Karen]

Prayers on the way!

[Randi]

Oh Maggie, when it rains it pours. :( Sending lots of positive thoughts and hope your dad uncle Stephen will get through this.

Big (((hugs)))

[lvpets2002]

:( I am so sorry to hear of the bad news.. Sending Lots & lots of Prayers & Huggss.. Keep us posted ok..

[pomtzu]

Prayers being sent from DE to all of Pinot's family. Hang in there Maggie. Praying for the best for you. :love:

[phesina]

Many prayers and good wishes and warm healing energies for your father from us here in MI.. and for your whole family and all who love him too.

:love::love::love::love::love::love:

[jennielynn1970]

Many thoughts and prayers coming your way from me and my gang! Hope they will all recuperate quickly!!

[Pinot's Mom]

Thanks all!
Text from my sister says Daddy's in surgery; she's on a plane.

EDIT: the text came through my brother and he misunderstood something. I called the hospital. Daddy is NOT in surgery, he's in surgical ICU and they can't find a doctor to perform the surgery because it's too high risk. Daddy is breathing with a BiPap, this is very serious, and we're racing the clock. There are four very large tumors at the top of the sternum and the backside of the thyroid. The ICU nurse sounded very frustrated as well.

[3Catcondo]

Prayers being said for you and your family. :love:

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh no & I am so sorry.. Sending Lots More Huggss & Prayerss..

[Catty1]

OMGosh...I hope a doctor is found. I mean - worst case, someone can sign a waiver, can't they? I hope he gets a chance to have the surgery and recover!

Prayers going out.:love:

[robinh]

Prayers definitely being said here!

[cassiesmom]

All possible PT Prayers going out to your dad and brother! :love::love:

from here too

[Cataholic]

This is awful news. Prayers for the whole Pinot family!!

[Laura's Babies]

Prayers are on their way!

[Pinot's Mom]

Received word from my sister: Daddy's now on a ventilator which, in this situation, is good news. The biggest part of the time element was they were afraid to put him through that because they didn't think he could take it. They now have a surgeon on board, but now need a thorasic (sp?) surgeon on the team for what's going to happen to the trachea. Still praying....:love:

[Bengalz]

All my best wishes to you and your family; I hope your Dad gets the medical attention he needs and soon. Your strength is sure being tested these days:( and thank goodness Coop is on the mend! I can't imagine what this would all be like for you if that were not the case.

Make sure you get lots and lots of Pinot cuddles and hugs - somehow that makes all things better:)

[Catty1]

More and more prayers...Phred has personally sent the Silver Klowd at top speed with the Big Guy to personally oversee your dad! :love::love::love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are going out to both your father and your brother. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers and purrrrrs from Cali, Diego and I. :love::love::love:

[Medusa]

I'm just now seeing this. Of course, mega prayers being said here. Keep the faythe. :love:

[Donnaj4962]

I am just seeing this thread... and am sening MANY prayers for you and your family. I will check back later to see how things are going. ((hugs))) to you.

[gini]

You have my prayers for sure. I cannot believe all that you have been through in such a short time. My heart goes out to you.

[Pinot's Mom]

Latest update: surgery scheduled for 5pm today. Daddy is stable now that the ventilator is in. They had a time with that; he is not a complainer, this has evidently been going on for years, and his airway was only 3mm. He's not really aware that much of comings and goings, but my sister said she's feeling better about his situation. Will continue to update as I hear.

Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts.:love:

[lizbud]

I am so sorry to hear what all you & your family have been going through.:(
It's good to know that a Dr has been located to do the surgery & that your
Dad is stable now. Prayers for a successful surgery & complete recovery.

You & your family will stay in my prayers.

[Catty1]

Prayers that surgery is successful and that your Dad will be more aware - especially when he is able to take in more air. 3mm! Yow.

:love::love::love:

[Karen]

Prayers on the way for successful surgery!

[Pinot's Mom]

They took Daddy in to surgery early (2:15), my sister just called me, he's in recovery!! The thyroid was so large it was pushed very far into the chest cavity; it, and the corresponding growths, is gone. The trachea, at this point, is still intact. He'll be in recovery for a few hours, on the ventilator until tomorrow, and then we'll reevaluate.

Thank you all for your prayers!

By the way, Candace, I know Phred helped out - how could he not? MY FATHER'S NAME IS FRED!! ;);)

[lvpets2002]

:) Thank you so much for the update on your father.. Hope he is on the road to healing now.. Sending Lots More Prayers & Prayers && Huggss..

[Catty1]

OMIGOSH! I thought the surgery would be a lot longer...but thank God and Phred he made it!

I think he will be able to breathe much more easily - and getting more Oxi-Jen into his system is bound to help him perk up.

More prayers for continued recovery.:love::love::love:

[phesina]

What good news!!!

More prayers for a good recovery. :love::love::love::love::love::love:

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Oh, I am so sorry! I just saw this. Prayers flying for all of you!!! I'm sure Phred will be right beside him all night long!!! :love::love::love:

[Freedom]

They took Daddy in to surgery early (2:15), my sister just called me, he's in recovery!!

Good news! Let the healing begin.

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!!:)

[K9karen]

I'm sorry i just saw this. Your daddy sounds like a strong man. I'm glad the surgery is over. A gazillion prayers for his recovery.
Prayers also going out for your brother. I'm so sorry, Maggie, that you're going through such an emotional time.

[Medusa]

Excellent news! :D

[pomtzu]

Great news Maggie. Prayers that your Dad continues on a positive course of recovery.

Any word on how your brother is doing?

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm sorry i just saw this. Your daddy sounds like a strong man. I'm glad the surgery is over. A gazillion prayers for his recovery.
Prayers also going out for your brother. I'm so sorry, Maggie, that you're going through such an emotional time.

Yes, Daddy is a VERY strong man, he's always seemed like an unmovable force to me...a very commanding presence (which came in handy, I imagine as a Lt. Commander and Air Craft Carrier Commander in the Navy ;) ).

Latest on my brother: his white cell count is responding, but there is a dead section of his stomach that will have to be removed.

Thank you for your prayers everyone! We're getting there, one step at a time!

[Donnaj4962]

So glad to hear Dad is doing better. Continued prayers for the family. Now brother needs to continue to get better!

[jennielynn1970]

So glad to hear your daddy is out of surgery, and is recovering!! Now more thoughts and prayers for your brother. Poor guy.

HUGS to you!!!

[Pinot's Mom]

Fun update!
Daddy's been under sedation since this saga began; they were worried about bringing him out (they had to restrain him previously) and getting the ventilator tube out. Well, no more worries...
They brought him out gradually while still ventilated; in the process, he quickly reached up and ripped out the ventilator tube. :) He's baaack! :) My sister actually had a conversation with him for the first time this afternoon, but the hospital has him restrained. She had to make him promise he wouldn't rip anything else out so she could have them release his arm to hold his hand. The oxygen is the next potential victim. ;)

[Catty1]

Well, well, well! Just out of serious surgery and he has to be told to BEHAVE. :D Great news!

He probably wants to get the heck out of there, but they likely want to monitor him a bit longer...patience, Dad, patience. ;)

I wonder if he notices he is breathing better? I hope he is.:)

And your brother - sounds like a nasty infection. Still, I hope he will be able to keep most of his stomach. Prayers going out for him.:love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Maggie, I'm glad to hear that your dad is doing so well. He sure sounds like a feisty old guy.:) I'm sorry to hear about your brother.:( Both your dad and brother still remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[Bengalz]

Well, well, well! Just out of serious surgery and he has to be told to BEHAVE. :D Great news!



Sounds like some "Phredness" happening here :D:D Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

So glad to hear your Dad is feeling better and hope all things go well for your brother:love:

[Pinot's Mom]

I thought I had kind of overwhelmed you all, so I held off for a bit, but there is big news! :)

As of 10pm this evening, Daddy will be moved to a REGULAR ROOM! He'll be out of ICU!! :) He was changed from no food to pureed mush late yesterday. My sister said his eyes went from slits to mostly open, he sat up in the big recliner and read a newspaper. :) A few days in a regular room, a few in a rehab center and we'll be home free! :D

Thank you so much for the prayers and thoughts everyone!:love:

[Grace]

Fun update!

They brought him out gradually while still ventilated; in the process, he quickly reached up and ripped out the ventilator tube. :)

This is what is known in the trade as a therapeutic extubation :)

Over the years, I had several patients do this, and it always worked out for the best.

I'm so glad to hear he is doing well, and was transferred to a regular room.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I thought I had kind of overwhelmed you all, so I held off for a bit, but there is big news! :)

As of 10pm this evening, Daddy will be moved to a REGULAR ROOM! He'll be out of ICU!! :) He was changed from no food to pureed mush late yesterday. My sister said his eyes went from slits to mostly open, he sat up in the big recliner and read a newspaper. :) A few days in a regular room, a few in a rehab center and we'll be home free! :D

Thank you so much for the prayers and thoughts everyone!:love:

This is wonderful news. I hope he'll continue to recover quickly.:)

[Pinot's Mom]

I actually spoke to my father! He's still really groggy, but remarkably lucid for what he's been through. I'm ecstatic about his progress. Today we're on to the rehab center!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I actually spoke to my father! He's still really groggy, but remarkably lucid for what he's been through. I'm ecstatic about his progress. Today we're on to the rehab center!

This is wonderful news!!!:)