Phred back in Hospital - needs prayers.

[RobiLee]

I check in to see how you are doing every day, Phred. Always thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.

[RICHARD]

He's halfway home....


And he doesn't have to worry about the straight away...

We'll carry him across the finish line. :D

There is ONE thing we all have to worry about.


His getting mauled when he gets home to the 'kids' :eek: :D ;)

[Karen]

Just got off the phone with the patient - he called here while I was out buying bunny greens.

He sounds better, says he *guesses* he feels better, still coughed a few times while talking to me, but otherwise his breathing seemed better - to me, anyway. His nurse for the evening came by and did the blood pressure/remperature thing while we were talking, blood pressure was a little higher than nrmal, but no too bad.

The dogs are at a boarding kennel for the weekend. It's run by a guy Phred knows - the guy's father-in-law is a former fire chief, so at least there's some connection and Phred trusts the guy. He hopes the dogs'll be good, I told him they're surely gonna regale him with their own tale of how abused they were when he finally gets home, but he knows not to believe most of it! (They really are remarkable good dogs, have been every time I've seen 'em, anyway, even if Smokey gets a bit vocal when he's not actually WITH Phred.)

[slick]

Thanks for the uppydate Karen. So glad to hear the furry ones are being looked after so well...still, I'm sure it's on Phred's mind. Will be praying hard all weekend and especially Monday.

Be good Phred and and I'll check in on the weekend.

[lbaker]

* see ya tomorrow Phred * ;)

[Uabassoon]

Thanks for the update Karen.

[zippy-kat]

Good for Phred! So glad to hear he's sounding better as well as in the final homestretch of his ordeal.

Will have to try and give him a ring tomorrow!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Keep on keeping on Phred!! Sounds like you're in the home stretch now buddy ;)
Thanks a million to you people that are keeping us updated. No where in my life have I ever found a tighter group of people! Pet Talk truly is the best and so are you Phred. We're cheering for you every minute! :D

[Laura's Babies]

Still thinking of you Phred and sending healing prayers.

[carole]

Phred I am still thinking of you too, and hoping all will be well and you will be home soon with your beloved furbabies, HUGS all the way from NZ, and tons of get well wishes are being sent your way.

[delidog]

So Glad that Phred is OUT of ICU!!!!
Thats' Great!!!!
I sent another E-Card,But they don't deliver on weekends...Oh Well,He'll have a Pile on Monday!!!! ;) :)

[Randi]

Thanks for the update, Karen. I'm so glad to hear Phred sounds better. :) Hopefully he'll improve each day! It's a relief that he doesn't have to worry about the doggies - though he probably is, a bit. Boots must miss them all. :(

I'm sending more positive and healing thoughts, and hoping the next update will be positive too.

Lots of hugs to Phred!!

[Sudilar]

Still praying and thinking of Phred!! Hope you are feeling better and better every day!!

[Albea]

Thanks for all the updates. It's good to read Phred is feeling better. Prayers and healing thoughts going to him for the next step to full recovery.

[shais_mom]

I talked with the Patient a bit ago - he was giggling at my story of Kylie at the vet's and the story of my D-A-T-E last week. Told ME I should get out more! :eek:
Donna called him when I was on the phone so I went to hang up and there was a miscommunication and she hung up so he was left with talking to noone!!!
So Donna if you read this - CALL HIM BACK! ;)

[gini]

(I wonder if he has any company this morning??? ;) ;) )

It is such good news to hear he is breathing easier - thanks Staci and Karen for the updates.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Glad to hear he is doing better!
Prayers still continuing here! I plan to bug God until he heals Phred and gets him home with his gang! :)

[shais_mom]

(I wonder if he has any company this morning??? ;) ;) )

It is such good news to hear he is breathing easier - thanks Staci and Karen for the updates.

I asked him and he said No - ;)
but that was around 1030am our time. Might be kinda early for a long trip!

[slick]

:eek: :eek: :eek:
What's this about a D-A-T-E??????? You dare to post this and not give details???? ;) ;) :D Thanks for updating us on our dear boy. Gosh, he'll sure be surprised when Laurie walks into the room.

[shais_mom]

:eek: :eek: :eek:
What's this about a D-A-T-E??????? You dare to post this and not give details???? ;) ;) :D Thanks for updating us on our dear boy. Gosh, he'll sure be surprised when Laurie walks into the room.


LOL
Trust me Slick - He wasn't a firemen!! I WISH it would have been one of the ones from the hall of Flame! ;)
He was just another frog in the pond of life that I won't be seeing again! ;)

[Karen]

I asked him and he said No - ;)
but that was around 1030am our time. Might be kinda early for a long trip!


She was planning on leaving at about 5:30 a.m., and it's about a 5-6 hour drive in ideal circumstances with no getting lost or stopping for gas or coffee, so that probably was a bit early!

[gini]

I just checked the weather in Youngstown and it is 30 but "feels like" 15.....brrrrr!
(well it is cold for us thin blooded Californians.)

I am just hoping that she gets there safely. How I would love to be a fly on the wall for this visit. :D :D

[zippy-kat]

On the phone with Staci, she said to post that Laurie and her co-pilot made it safely. :)

[slick]

Oh, thank you, thank you Zippy!! Now I feel better. Let's get her home in one piece as well.

[Karen]

Yay! Thanks for the uppydate! :)

[Vio&Juni]

Thinking everyday about Phred.

[AmberLee]

Bumpity-bump-bump!


You can send him an e-Card! He's at The St. Elizabeth's Health Center, and remember his real name is John Morris, not Phred!!!!

http://www.ehealthconnection.com/regions/youngstown/content/send_a_smile.asp

Just finished my conversation with him, told him about your post, Gini, and he admitted that it IS an individual's prerogative, so he guesses people can worry if they want ...

And Mister Bear did get brought with him, so he has a little bit of Pet Talk spirit with him!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Phred is doing well and out of ICU. :) Many more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

On the phone with Staci, she said to post that Laurie and her co-pilot made it safely. :)
Any word on how the visit went or is going? ;)

[shais_mom]

to locate another one! ;)

I got a phone call from Phred saying Laurie and co-pilot didn't make evening visiting rounds so of course the WorryWart Phred wonders where they are. He calls me to see if I have any of Laurie's phone numbers. "No I don't." I gave him Gini's number. So he is calling Gini to see if Laurie has a cell phone. I called a very very sick sounding Tonya to see if SHE had the number and no she sure didn't. So she gave me Slick's number so I called Slick and Slick said she doesn't have a cell phone! Soooooo Slick called Laurie's home and talked with daughter in law verifying that Laurie doesn't have a cell phone and then Slick called me back and left me a voice mail b/c my phone didn't ring!
So now on the phone with Phred telling him that they are prolly holed up in a hotel or at dinner somewhere.
Sooooo we are calling the WEST coat trying to locate two little people on the EAST coast! ;)

[slick]

Boy, what some Pet Talkers won't do to track other Pet Talkers down. ;) I called Laurie's home and spoke to her DIL to see if Laurie had a cell phone. Anyway about 10 min ago, my phone rings and it's Laurie.

It seems that she was headed back to the hospital but made a wrong turn and when she saw a sign pointing her to New York, she knew something was very wrong. :D Anyway, she turned around and went back to the hotel where she and her co-pilot have just finished a wonderful dinner and now she's headed for bed.

She is going to see Phred again tomorrow morning before heading back home. She has some stories to tell so will let her post them tomorrow night or Monday.

[Karen]

Everyone, but everyone should have a GPS device - when you make a wrong turn, it checkes with the satellites and automatically recalibrates! Phred and we swear by them!!! (Instead of swearing AT non-existant signage ...)

[sandragonfly]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid170/p2c9af22f979959c81d7c950b72c2d294/f3ecb234.jpg
caught up all 16 pages, last I read was on 3rd page (30 posts per thread) -

bon-bon now has his turn to bark back at you -*PHRED, BE WELL SOON!*

[delidog]

That Pic of Phred and The Bon Meister is Fabulous!!!!!
I wonder if Phred has a copy??

[Karen]

Still in our prayers, Phred! :) That's a great picture, and a classic/typical Findlay moment! :)

[gini]

I just got off of the phone after talking to Phred. He sounds very good - his voice is strong even though he coughs a bit.

He said to thank all of you for your ongoing good wishes and prayers. He feels they must be working - because he is better each day.

I think he is completely amazed that someone would drive six hours each way to visit just him. But that is our Laurie - isn't it?

[Alysser]

Thats Great! Thanks God! :d

[lbaker]

I'm home and none the worse for the wear. As a matter of fact it has been one of the best road trips I've ever taken. Phred is, indeed, magic. He's fiesty and funny and looked exactlamondo as I expected. First thing he said to me was "you must be crazy". Not, oh Hi Laurie... ;) Zip, he knows about Sparrow Bird and again... "she must be crazy" :p Crazy in love with the MAN!! Yes Karen, he is counting on me seeing him, and all of the regulars at Findley this Memorial Day. Count on it Phred!! It is nice to be home but ever so much nicer to to be able to say I DID IT . Slick, some of the stories I will p.m. you and Gini ;)

[Kfamr]

I'm so glad Phred is his normal self...


Laurie!? You're going to be there Memorial Weekend?! We HAVE to come!

[Karen]

Thank you, Laurie! Both for driving out and visiting Phred, and for letting us know you are home and safe! :) He had been anticipating a long, dull weekend, and you changed that! :) And maybe by next weekend, he'll be home!!!

[wolf_Q]

I'm glad to hear that Phred is doing better! I'm glad you had a nice visit with him, Laurie!

[lbaker]

DULL Karen? Not with PetTalkers :D

[Karen]

Right - he was not counting on anyone visiting!!! :)

[Randi]

Wow Laurie, that was some trip, but Phred is worth it!! So glad to hear he's in a good spirit and feeling better!! :) :)

Now get some rest and tell us more tomorrow!

[anna_66]

Oh Laurie how wonderful that you went to see Phred:D Sounds like it was quite the trip:p

Still thinking of you Phred:)

[Ginger's Mom]

Laurie, you are amazing for making that trip (and yes, I know Phred is worth it). I am sure just seeing you lifted his spirits and helped with his recovery.
Prayers are still with you Phred as you continue with your tests and recovery.
Gina, I love that picture of Phred with Bon; Bon is paying such close attention to what Phred is saying.

[Karen]

Just talked to Phred, he signed 3 permission slips for different treatments, they're gonna see topmorrow when they start whether a stint will do, or he needs option 2(forgot what that was), or a wholesale bypass. That'll be at about 8:30 tomorrow that they come to get him, so prayers are in order for him to be able to sleep tonight, and that things go well tomorrow.

[chocolatepuppy]

More prayers headed Phreds way.

[shais_mom]

Just talked to Phred, he signed 3 permission slips for different treatments, they're gonna see topmorrow when they start whether a stint will do, or he needs option 2(forgot what that was), or a wholesale bypass. That'll be at about 8:30 tomorrow that they come to get him, so prayers are in order for him to be able to sleep tonight, and that things go well tomorrow.
I believe option 2 is angioplasty - where they place a ballon in the artery.

[Sudilar]

Continuing prayers!!!! Sounds like the visit was fun!
Hugs.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Just talked to Phred, he signed 3 permission slips for different treatments, they're gonna see topmorrow when they start whether a stint will do, or he needs option 2(forgot what that was), or a wholesale bypass. That'll be at about 8:30 tomorrow that they come to get him, so prayers are in order for him to be able to sleep tonight, and that things go well tomorrow.

Oh dear, I don't know which option to pray for! The stint and/or angioplasty would obviously be the least intrusive, but I know my dad had a stint put in, and less than a month later he had to have another one put in, then about 6 months later he needed another one, so they decided to just do the bypass and be done with it. After all he's been through already, I sure hope this isn't what's in store for Phred. However, both my mom and dad had bypass and it certainly isn't a walk in the park - if you know what I mean - although since then, they have both been doing great. So it's a toss up. Be laid up for awhile all at once, or feel good for awhile then start feeling not so good and have a few more scares....

Well, no matter what they find or decided to do, I hope & pray it's what Phred needs to get well once and for all and be able to go home!

Laurie, how wonderful of you to visit Phred! I just know it boosted his spirits a lot, and it sounds like he's doing better over all after last week's procedure.

Keep getting better Phred! :)

[Albea]

Phred must be in the OR right now. Prayers are doubled for him and for his doctors to find the best answer to his problems so he can recover completely.

[Randi]

Oh dear, I don't know which option to pray for!

Well, no matter what they find or decided to do, I hope & pray it's what Phred needs to get well once and for all and be able to go home!

So do I!!

I read about the procedure in the link Karen posted - oh what a choice he has! :eek: Hope it all goes well!!

Get better Phred, we're all thinking of you and sending lots of positive thoughts for a succesful operation today.

[lbaker]

So who is charge of the Uppydates? We can't all call the hospital every half hour.. Karen? Staci?

[ramanth]

Hoping all goes well today Phred!! *hugs*

[Barbara]

I don't know exactly whether it is today or tomorrow already but my thoughts are with Phred. May the right choice be taken.

Laurie, I am sure it must have cheered him up to see you- wow - 6 hrs! I would be in France or in Poland if I drove that much (I can be in Italy in 2 hrs ;))

[Anita Cholaine]

Hoping the best for Phred... More and more prayers on the way...

[RobiLee]

Checking to see if there has been any news yet. Still thinking about you Phred and keeping you in my prayers.

{{{HUGS}}}

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers continuing here for our favorite fireman!!!

[Karen]

Phred called me at work about 20 minutes ago. Things didn't exactly go as he wanted them to, but "hey, I lived, anyway," he said. He is out of surgery, but they found some blockages angioplasty could not correct. He's to not move for the next 4 1/2 hours so the hole can fill in or "set" and then he'll be back in a room.

He does not know what will happen next, no one has divulged anything like that, and he's not in the position to chase anyone down and ask. They may send him home before the next "whatever will happen," we just don't know.

He says "Thanks for all the prayers, folks, and for caring."

I'll check back in much later in the day, when he won't be quite as doped up (his speech was a little slower, you could tell), and maybe will know more.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

You can send him an e-Card! He's at The St. Elizabeth's Health Center, and remember his real name is John Morris, not Phred!!!!

http://www.ehealthconnection.com/regions/youngstown/content/send_a_smile.asp
Bumping up for Phred!
I just sent a card!

[Corinna]

Did I miss the up date or reveiw of Lbakers trip to see him ?
Sounds like the bypass is going to be his next option. My mom had 2 angoplasys finally had by pass ,was the best thing if had to do it over she says go with the bypass to start with.
Prayers sent from here.

[kb2yjx]

Continued prayers for Phred!!! My dad had all 6 coronary arteries done(by pass)at once and lived 11+yrs(he died of lung cancer).

[Karen]

Well, just got off the phone with the patient for the evening. Today was a big disappointment - basically they went in, couldn't fix the blockages they found, and gave up. He's not positive what the game plan will be exactly, but there is part of his heart that isn't working at all, but they're tentatively planning on treating it with medicines. The woman discussing that breifly with him said that they may be able to regain almost all the functionality by treating it medically. There's been no talk of a bypass being an alternative at this point.

So he has no idea when he'll be sprung free, but is glad to be alive in any case, and promises to update us when he knows more of what "the plan" will be.

So glad he's got Mr. Bear with him. Mr. Bear even got to sit on Phred's chest for almost the whole time the other day for the kidney procedure, just had to "watch from over there" for the most serious part. It's nice that he has a little reminder that people here love him with him in tangible, hug-able form. Mr. Bear is now sporting his own hairnet, in keeping with his position as a medical assistant!

Phred thanks everyone for their prayers and their concern.

[Jamieejo85]

Phred, I will be keeping you in my prayers every night!

[dukedogsmom]

I hadn't checked in lately. I hope they can figure out how to help him so he can get out of there. I know I'd be going crazy. Feel better soon Phred!

[zippy-kat]

In between naps and nyquil, I've been checking this thread constantly. So glad to hear a "verdict" even though it's not exactly the "quick fix" we'd hoped for.

I can't help but giggle at the thought of the bear in a harenet. That thought, of course, is quickly sobbered by the fact that our phrend Phred still isn't "fixed" ... uh, that is... his HEART isn't fixed. (Best becareful and/or clarify "fixed" on a pro-spay/neuter board, right? :o )

How nice it would've been to try the non-invasive medicinal route BEFORE the surgery. But I guess, some things just aren't known until you get in there and have a look.

Cheers, Phred! My prayers and thoughts are still with you. Here's hoping your sprung from the whitecoats asap!

[slick]

Work was busy today but I did manage to check in a few times. Karen, thanks for the update....the news is disappointing but I'm glad that he is where he needs to be. I chuckled at dear Mr. Bear with a hairnet on.....God bless him for watching over you, Phred. Lord knows that if given the chance, the whole Pet Talk Clan would be at your bedside in a heartbeat. Can you imagine what the hospital would say?? :D Also, I sure wish we could snap our fingers and put a wireless laptop at his side.

Saying my hourly prayers for you Phred.

[ChrisH]

Always in my prayers dear Phred.

[jenluckenbach]

All my prayers for Phred. I have not been posting, but I have been reading and sending e-cards.

[auggie]

It sounds promising that they might be able to treat his heart condition with medication.
As always lots of prayers for Phred to get well soon.

[trayi52]

Phred, will be keeping you in my prayers.

Willie

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm still thinking of Phred every minute and wish him nothing but the best. How frustrating it must be for him to still be stuck in that hospital. Of course it's the best place for him so I hope he has the patience for it. Thanks for the uppydates everyone. GET WELL PHRED!!!! We love and miss you! :)

[ramanth]

Still thinking of you Phred. *HUGS*

[Logan]

I've asked for a few additional prayers for you, Phred, through an online prayer group that my husband handles. You have mine, for sure.

Hang in there and GET WELL SOON!!!!

Logan

[kb2yjx]

Hang in there Phred!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yes, rather disappointing day, but things are still progressing. The procedure didn't get him all fixed up, but it sounds like it did give the docs a better idea of what they're up against so they know better how to proceed.

Still hoping and praying for the best!

Any hope of maybe Phred getting to go on a "field trip"? Even if it's only to outside the hospital? Then his friends can bring the trio by for a little reunion. Poor pups must be so confused as to what happened to their dad. :(

[shais_mom]

on the phone with disgruntled patient right now. He is rather disappointed with what happened yesterday but says that they are going to try to help it with medicine at this point. He might be a candidate for pacemaker at some point. I asked if he was able to have a bypass and he said that he wasn't sure about that b/c of the recovery time was extensive? Is this true? I have no idea. Just from your replies here it sounds as tho there are several people just here that know people that have had bypasses.
He said he would try to check in tonite to let me know if he gets released tomorrow. :)

[Karen]

Tell him we're all thinkin' of him! And my friend Edward lived for a long time with a pacemaker, my neighbor Charlie (former firefighter) did, too!

[Logan]

I'm having problems understanding what a pacemaker and bypass surgery have in common. Bypass surgery corrects a blocked artery, right? Pacemakers regulate the heartbeat. Two totally different things. I'm sure Phred will set us all staright when he is back online. As long as his doctors have it straight, I'm not worried!

Bypass surgery does have a bit of a long recovery, Staci, as it is open heart surgery. My mother had open heart surgery for another issue and it was probably six weeks before she could really start functioning again.

Thanks for updating us, folks.

Logan

[Anita Cholaine]

More prayers on the way... I've just sent an e-card.... ***hugs***

[Rachel]

I asked if he was able to have a bypass and he said that he wasn't sure about that b/c of the recovery time was extensive? :)

Not sure that the recovery time being extensive should rule this out if this is what he needs. Better to be functioning for the long run. I'm wishing that he could have been gone to a large teaching hospital. This whole thing breaks my heart.

[shais_mom]

Not sure that the recovery time being extensive should rule this out if this is what he needs. Better to be functioning for the long run. I'm wishing that he could have been gone to a large teaching hospital. This whole thing breaks my heart.

I agree - I kind of thought the long recovery time is better in the long run.
I am not entirely sure either Logan. That IS confusing. As long as they have it right tho....
:)

[Karen]

We hop that whatever is best in the long run is what they'll do. A long recovery time is hard to deal with, but better than not feeling your best, and having the possibility of more trouble hanging over one's head.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Lots more prayers on the way from me for our Phred too!

[Corinna]

My mom had 2 angioplastics and finally they did a 4 valve bypass , she wishes they would have sooner . She has ahd 4 heart attacks before the surgery. hers is from diabetes they thought 60% of her heart was dead but after more scans found the little veins had kept it alive. after the surgery she felt so much better that after 2 weeks (insistion healed) she started an water arobics class that was 3 years ago she iis now off of 15 meds and is teaching 5 days aweek the water arobics . She has lost 80 lbs and just hired a personal trainer for the lose tummy skin. we have a contest going on weight and inches. Shes now 67 years old and I have a hard time keeping up with her.
Fred does need to remember to that after a heart attck he may experiance memory loss it's just part of it. Mom is now getting it back help of supplements.

[Sudilar]

Prayers still coming your way, Phred.
Hugs.

[zippy-kat]

{{Keep hangin' in there, Phred.}}

[Rachel]

Corinna, that is a very encouraging post. Thank you for letting us know what your mother has experienced and how well she has recovered. This is just the sort of encouraging information that Phred needs (as do we all).

[Katiesmom]

Sending my thoughts and prayers out to Phred!!!

[dukedogsmom]

Corinna, that is amazing! I hope Phred has as much good luck as your mom has had.

[anna_66]

Not sure if I understand everything or not, but I do hope he's feeling better and is able to come home soon:)

[Alysser]

I hope Phred is doing better to.

[slick]

Phred, just sending some more positive thoughts and prayers your way. Your room must be very crowded with all those angels watching over you. ;)

[Sudilar]

Hey, Phred, how are you today? I just tried to send an e-card and it wouldn't let me. Anyone else having trouble?
Hugs.

[ramanth]

Hope you're doing well today Phred!

[Karen]

Just spoke to the patient. There was talk yesterday of him going home today. However, there hasn't been much happening today, one doc came in and adjusted one set of meds, the "main heart doc" who might have something to do with letting him go home is busy until late afternoon ...

Houston, we're in a holding pattern ...

[Roxyluvsme13]

Good Luck Phred! Still sending prayers for you..

[gini]

Dear Phred, here's hoping that you get to go home soon!

[Karen]

Still in the holding pattern, looks like he'll maybe get to go home tomorrow, maybe this time for sure. Said he's been in a proverbial holding pattern so long he's gettin' dizzy! But he sounds a lot more chipper, anyway, which is good to hear.

He is still getting the e-cards, so we know the system is working!

The dogs, by the way, are back in doggie heaven at Unca Pat and Aunt Joan's house. What a reunion that will be, huh?

Phred hopes to be able to post something himself tomorrow!

[Randi]

Phred, I hope you're feeling so much better, we''re rooting for you to be able to go home - but only if you're completely safe!! ;)

[slick]

What wonderful news Karen. Thanks alot for updating us. Must be frustrating for him though being in that "holding pattern". More prayers on the way for you Phred. :)

[zippy-kat]

Oh how happy those pups will be (Boots and Phred and Mr. Bear, too)!! Wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall?

Good luck Phred! Here's hoping those meds will do the trick.

[cyber-sibes]

Well, a holding pattern means at least Phred's on his way! Yup, that's gonna be one big happy reunion! :D :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Here's hoping Phred gets sprung today! :D

[AlleyCat]

Here's to thinking of you Phred, and hoping that you get out today and start to feel MUUUUUCCCHHH better soon!

[Anita Cholaine]

Good luck Phred!!! Sending lots of good thoughs and ***hugs*** ;)

[wolflady]

Still sending prayers your way, Phred...and I hope you get "sprung" soon!

**hugs**

[furrykidsmother]

Good thoughts and prayers still heading your way!

[Karen]

Just talked to Phred - he's on his way home today! Doesn't know how long the paperwork will take but ...

Wheeeeee!

He'll check in tonight, afetr he stops and gets the dogs, thanks their spoilers, etc.!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

WA----HOOOOOOO!!!!!

A wild happy dance is in progress here!!!!

Hope being home and cuddling with his fur family is just the medicine he needs!!! :D

[gini]

absolutely ditto everything Moff said!

[Corinna]

Some one had better get the piddle pads ready those pups are going to be SOOOOOOO happy . Phred too

[Cincy'sMom]

Yeah Phred!!!!

[slick]

Some one had better get the piddle pads ready those pups are going to be SOOOOOOO happy . Phred too
:D :D :D
YEAH!!!!!!!!

[smokey the elder]

Way to go Phred! Now you have to do what the white coats say. {{{HUGZ}}} x 6E23!

[Rachel]

Oh this is exciting. I can hardly wait to hear from him although I'm thinking it may take a day or two for him to wade through all these messages and get caught up with the furry buggers, who for sure will not be willing to take their eyes off him.

[anna_66]

GREAT NEWS!!!

Patiently waiting to hear how you and the puppers are doing since your return home:D:D

[dukedogsmom]

That's great to hear! I know he'll be happy to see the dogs and vice versa.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Yay! :) Thats great news!

[RICHARD]

Can we start a "Phred is back home!" thread?

Everytime I see this one go to the top of the pile I get worried!! :eek:

[Sudilar]

Wonderful news!!!!!! Can't wait to hear from you, Phred!!!! So glad you are back home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!!!!!

[LoudLou]

YIPPEEEEEEEE!!!!!


So glad you are going home. Sure have missed you around here!

[Cinder & Smoke]

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

St. E's Hospital should try runnning a Railroad - they might be better suited.

"You can go home today" started to be heard at 8:00 AM...

They were still getting doctor's to "agree" at 4:00 PM.

Not to mention getting disharge meds to agree with the Rx: forms!

4:15M - Pat & Joan ring my cell - where ARE you?
Nurse Tom suggestes we exit the back stairs- probably a 30 minute wait for
"Transportaton" to show up with the wheelchair!

Back steps take 10 minutes - and me *gasping* for air!

Pat Pilots - Joan Navigates ...
To Wally for another $218 worth of pills;
and a stop at the Dawg Food Shoppe....

Stop at Pat & Joan's to say HOWDEE to the the FurKids http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif
http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif
http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif
ANNNNND a Home Cooked Meal!!

HOME AGAIN with 3 Mutts, da KAt, and da PT Care Bear sporting his "new"
St E's Head Cover ...

I'll read the tread tomorrow ... right now I HAVE to try getting some sleepp!

Pray for Sleep, Please!!

Big {{{HUHGS}}}

/s/ Phred

[captain]

Oh Phred!!!!!

I am so glad you are home safe and sound ....... and hopefully soundly sleeping whilst I type this ...........:D

{{{hugs}}} to you ..... get well soon

Love Michelle and the Spotties:D

[gini]

Shhhh, now, Phred is sleeping soundly.

We are all glad that you are home and I would imagine four sets of paws are really happy you are home too.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Phred, I'm so glad to hear that you're home. :) I hope that you'll be able to get some sleep and relax. Please take care and get well soon.

[slick]

Praise the Lord....you are home Phred!!! Please get a good night's sleep and update us in the morning, OK?? Love you!!!!

[Karen]

Dooo dee doooo
Dooo dee doooo
Go to sleep Phred the firedude ...

Shhhh everyone, g'night Phred - everybody snuggle him nicely - a.k.a. no sharp elbows in the gut as he starts to drift off ...

And tomorrow, he can start a Home, Home at the Ranch thread

[Laura's Babies]

WELCOME HOME PHRED!

As you will see by this thread, we MISSED you! Worried about you! Prayed for you! Praise God you are home! Hugs and Kisses for everyone!

[shais_mom]

yeeaa!
I didn't call for a few days - got my updates via here and Karen. Will give you a ringer this weekend!
TAKE CARE DAD!

[K9karen]

I agree! Gotta start a NEW Phred's Home Thread. cause like Richard said, I panic when I see this bumped up.
Please try to get some sound sleep, Toots, in your own bed, surrounded by your loving 4 legged babies.We're always thinking about you over here....
***shhhhh..gentle kiss on the forehead****

[ChrisH]

Aw, Phred, it is great to know you are back home. :) And I'm hoping that right now you are well away in the land of nod, snug in the comfort of your own bed.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
{{{hugs}}}
Chris

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

That is GREAT news!!! Nothing better than your own bed, hey!!

[Ginger's Mom]

So glad that you are home, Phred. I hope the meds do their job and that a good night sleep and will make you feel much better. I will continue to pray for your continuing improvement.

[Barbara]

What good news today! I can imagine how the furkids and you felt when you met at Joan and Pat's house :)

Lots of wet dog kissies I suppose :D

Hope you get a good night's sleep all together.

[Daisy and Delilah]

:D WELCOME HOME PHRED!! :D

What great news that you're finally home with the furkids Phred. We wish you the best. Take it easy and get plenty of rest! :D We missed you!!

[trayi52]

Wonderful new to hear you are finally home, Phred! Hope the meds help you feel better. Get well soon!

Willie :)

[Sudilar]

How great to hear that you are home and enjoying the furkids again. Hope you had a good nights sleep.
Big hugs.

[Randi]

Welcome Home, Phred!

It's great to know you're home, and I'm sure Cinder, Smoke, Bowser and Boots are thrilled to see you too! :D

I hope you had a good nights sleep and are feeling a lot better now! Take it easy and get slowly back to the routine! :)

Still thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery! :)

Big (((((hugs)))))

[cyber-sibes]

YEAH! Home sweet home! Welcome back Phred!

[ramanth]

HORRAY!!! Hope you get a good nights rest. :)

[Albea]

Phred, it's so good to read you are back home! :D I wonder who's happier, you or your furkids. I hope you were able to have a good night sleep.
Rest as much as you can, that will help a lot in your recovery after spending so much time in the hospital.
Take care and best get well wishes.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

<whispers> Phred, are you awake? Don't want to be shouting and big Welcome Home's if you're still sawing logs. ;) But it's 10:00 am here, so it's 11:00 am your time....sooo.....

Welcome Home, Phred!!!!

Hope the meds do the trick and you're feeling better now that you're home again! :D

[Corinna]

welcome home Phred so glad you got sprung.

[RobiLee]

Ohhhh, so glad you are home, Phred!!! This is great news. I know you and the furkids are probably so happy to see each other. Please get lots of rest though and take care of yourself, Phred. We wanna make sure you get better.

{{{HUGS}}}

[momoffuzzyfaces]

tappity tappity tappity

That's just me doing a HAPPY DANCE that Phred is home where he belongs!!!

:D

[Uabassoon]

Welcome Home Phred!

[Cataholic]

Home, home on the range,
Where the deer and the antelope play,
Where hardly is heard,
A discouraging word,
And the sky is not cloudy all day!!!

[kb2yjx]

Phred, imagine what it will be like to sleep in YOUR bed, and not have anyone checking your vital signs, asking are you OK, or waking you up to give you meds!!! Have a good night's sleep!!! Prayers for your continued recovery!!

[jenluckenbach]

Welcome home. Did you get any much needed sleep?? (I hope) It is good to see YOU typing on the board.

$218 for meds...?????? :eek: :eek: WOWEEE! so sorry about that. :(

Don't forget to check in (after you're rested up)

[tatsxxx11]

Welcome home Phred and family! Oh, this is such wonderful news! I hope you were able to get a good night's rest with the furry ones, Phred!:) How happy they must have been to see their Dad, and you them! Take it slow and don't over do...we're watching over you, you know!;) We love you, dear friend. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, always~Much love to Smoke and Cinder, Bowser and Boots, too!
Have a good night's sleep, all!
{{{HUGS}}}
Sandra and the Fur

[Flatcoatluver]

yeah!!! welcome home phread we all missed your posts!!!!

[Edwina's Secretary]

I was going to start singing...."Back Home in Indiana"....is that close enough?

Welcome hom....

[Cincy'sMom]

Welcome home, Phred!! We've missed you!

[wolf_Q]

I'm glad to hear you are back home, Phred! Hope you are doing well!

[delidog]

Phred is Home!!!!
We could not ask for a Happier Ending!!!

Welcome Home,Phred!!!!

[slick]

Phred is Home!!!! We could not ask for a Happier Ending!!!
Amen to that Delidog! Phred, you have no idea how much restless sleep we Pet Talkers can have over another Pet Talker. It's so good to see you online once again. Tell me, how many wiggles, wags, licks and purrs welcomed you home?? Too many to count I'll bet. Welcome home my dear! :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Imagine what it will be like to sleep in YOUR bed,
and not have anyone checking your vital signs,
asking are you OK, or
waking you up to give you meds!!!

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif

After a while, you learn to EXPECT and look forward to those "bed checks" ...
and like before, I can't sleep without them! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif

And knowing you've got access to 24/7 Oxygen; a lil button to push that brings a freindly person for a brief chat ...

I'm going to ask Cinder to wear a Nurse's Cap tonight.

I just finished reading through this entire Thread ...

Whttp://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/cool.gifW!

Sure means a lot when you have This Many Friends posting
Feel Better / Get Well WISHES! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif

THANKS, Friends, for all the Love and Concern you've all shown for me!!

Now, if we could just gang up on this Sleep During the Night problem http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

THANKS, again!

/s/ Phred

[Karen]

I think you should start a new thread, so folks don't still see the "back in hospital" title coming up and scarin' em!

Phred's continuing adventures on the Homefront, perhaps? ;)

Good to see you posting, and in time, you'll get back into the "sleeping at night" habit, just give it a few days!

[Cookiebaker]

Welcome Home, Phred! That's wonderful news to hear that you are home!!! :cool: :D

[Sudilar]

Hope you get this "night sleepin' " thing worked out!
So glad you're home!
Hugs!

[Kfamr]

It's so great to hear that your home. I bet the mutts & 'kat' are loving it.

Take care of yourself now! We can't have you visiting the hopspitable for so long again!

[ChrisH]

Aw, Phred, I am sorry to hear you still have the old can't-sleep problem. :( I know how bad that feels.
I have some ideas, suggestions, or whatever you want to call them .. even silly maybe, but here goes.

All those things are sedantary I know, but rest is what you need and they do/can occupy the mind, which may help.
If you like reading have plenty of books on hand, maybe that looong one you have always been meaning to get to.
If you don't like to read I do know you like to write, get all those wonderful 'tails' you have told us together into some sort of framework for a book ... you have a ready market right here on PT. :D
Get some films you've been meaning to watch, sit and enjoy.

Of course fresh air is important too, I know, but you can get that by sitting out on the porch - maybe throwing the ball for the furkids - and taking gentle strolls.
Instead of trying to get to sleep at normal times just nap when you can.

That's about all I can come up with right now, sorry if they sound daft but... :D

{{hugs}}
Chris

[kb2yjx]

Give yourself time Phred!!! You need to readjust to NOT being in the hospital!!! I agree with Karen, need to start a new thread!!PHRED is HOME!! Continued prayers for your recovery(and sleep)!!

[RobiLee]

Hi Phred!! Just wanted to pop in and let you know I was thinking about you. I hope you can get your sleep pattern adjusted and catch up on some zzzz's. You just have to beat this thing and get all well, buddy. We don't like when you are away from PT. I can't wait to see you at Findlay so you better be taking care of yourself and doing everything you are supposed to be doing.

Love, hugs and tailwags....Robin, Katie and Tori :)

[Corinna]

glad to have you home. I suffer fron insomnia too I take 2 500mg of calcium tablets about a 1/2 before bed . I'm out like a light.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

WELCOME HOME AGAIN, PHRED!!!

Try reading something boring like War and Peace or Advanced Physics!
That should knock you out! Works for me anyway! ;) :D

[orangemm]

I don't usually hang out over here, but I want to add my best thoughts for you Phred; from what I've read, you've been through a LOT.

Just remember your PT friends are here for you! Take care of yourself and we'll do the praying. :)

[jazzcat]

I'm so glad to hear you are back home Phred. I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[cyber-sibes]

Now, if we could just gang up on this Sleep During the Night problem http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif
/s/ Phred
OK, will redirect a few prayers for you to get a good night's sleep, buddy!

[Sudilar]

How are you today, Phred? Hope you are getting better and better.
Hugs.

[anna_66]

Hey Therehttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/Smileys/wave.gif

Glad to see your home (bet the furkids are too!).
Have you gotten anywhere with the sleep thing? Even cat naps are better than nothing. Sooner or later you'll get back to your regular schedule... I hope it's sooner than later.

Wish you lived closer, we'd all pop in for a little visit. I'm sure Miss Roxey would love to see one of her favorite PTers;)

{{{{HUGS}}}}

[slick]

Been thinking about you all day long Phred. I know what it's like not to get any sleep....I feel your pain. Like Anna says, cat naps are good iffun you can fit them in between all the petting and love you are giving to those furkids. I'll be watching for a positive update. :)

[cyber-sibes]

Good morning Phred, hope your making progress with that sleep thing - got to be better than trying to sleep in a hospital :rolleyes: ! Sent you a pm re: Findlay/Memorial Day, too! hugs to the furkids & you!

[slick]

Sending some Monday morning prayers out to you dear Phred. I sure hope you had a good sleep last night.

[Randi]

Phred, I hope you're feeling OK, and getting into the habit of a full nights sleep! :) The only thing is, that if you're not physically tired it's a lot harder to fall asleep, and I take it that you're not allowed or able to run around too much outside. :(

I'm thinking of you and sending good thoughts for you to get better all the time. :)

[kb2yjx]

Hi Phred!! Sending good vibes that you will get a good night's sleep!!! And prayers that you get healthier everyday!!!

[AmberLee]

Yipes. The title of this thread scared me.

Hope you are feeling better day by day, Phred.

[Sudilar]

Hi, Phred,
Can't wait to hear from you again. Continuing prayers!!!
Hugs.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Phred I hope you are feeling lots better now you are home.

How about an uppie date when you can. Just to keep us worry warts from worrying too much? ;)

[Logan]

I haven't been on much lately, but I haven't quit thinking about you, either. So glad to know you're home, Phred!!!! :D We've been praying so hard for you and hoping for a full recovery.

Take care and update us when you can! :)

Logan

[Anita Cholaine]

I've just seen this :o... ButPhred is back at home!!!:D Awesome news!!! Keeping the good wishes on your way... ((((hugs))))

[Rachel]

Okay, Cinder, it looks like it is going to be up to you to let us know what is going on with Dad. We know he doesn't like to complain, but hey, he is among a bunch of women here and well, we are experts at complaining, so he shouldn't be shy, if that is what he needs to do.

In any case, we're needing to know what has transpired since he's come home. I imagine that you, Smokey, Browser and the Kat are not letting him out of your sight much.

[Sudilar]

Thinking about you constantly, Phred and wondering how you are doing. Please just jot us a little "howdy" so we know you are ok?
Hugs.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Thinking about you constantly, Phred and wondering how you are doing.

Please just jot us a little "howdy" so we know you are ok?
Hugs.

Here's a Howdy!
:D

I'm really doing "OK" - just a lil bit goofy with my time schedule and
"where" I sleep. :p

Just finished a 2 hour Power Nap with my head on my arms after pushing the keyboard out of the way ...
Now we try to send everyone to the "poddy" and HOPE we're all still "sleepie"
enough to pull a few hours on the BigBed.

"Nighters"!

/s/ Phred

[trayi52]

Good to hear from you, Phred. Hope you continue to do better everyday. I still think about how you are doing and get on here early of a morning to check and see that you are okay.

Willie :)

[Sudilar]

THANK YOU for the update! I was getting worried. Continuing prayers for you to be all better quickly.

That sleeping thing must be terrible!! (I have never had that problem......I sleep "dead", can fall asleep in less than a minute, can be awakened :eek: by the phone at 3 am, have a conversation and fall right back to sleep. :rolleyes: )

(((((hugs)))))

[slick]

Just checkin' in to see how the patient is. Good to hear that you had a power nap....those really do help. Hope you had a chance to get some serious zzzzz's in da big bed too!

Still sending prayers to you everyday.

[ramanth]

You take care of yourself! :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

THANK YOU FOR THE UPPIE DATE! I was about to call the fire department to check on you!!! :eek:

Hope you have a good night's sleep! :)

[Sudilar]

Have a good night, Phred!!!!