Grandfather is in the E.R.

[dukedogsmom]

I know how scary it can be. I hope things work out ok.

[Kfamr]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts.


From what I know he didn't have a stroke, but a TIA, a transient ischemic attack. It is often called a mini-stroke and a warning sign for a serious stroke. He has had other cases where he has had symptoms of a TIA but they've never called it that before.

Anyways, when I visited him he acted completely like usual, talking and everything. He had full motion - and was very hungry!
As he told me he was sitting down ready to go downstairs for lunch (he and my grandma Rose live in an apartment type thing for seniors), his arm got really numb and it fell off the armrest of his chair. He couldn't lift it so he lifted it with his other arm and it fell again. He had my grandma call 911.

They brought him in some food just as we were leaving, I helped him and open up his utensils - opened up the iced tea they brought him, hugged him, told him to never scare us again and said goodbye.

[Ginger's Mom]

I am so sorry to see this. Prayers and good thoughts going out for your grandfather.

[Lilith Cherry]

Best thoughts sent for your grandpa, Kay! I home he is home with your family again very soon!

[Karen]

Whew! Glad it wasn't a "real" stroke, and that he has full range of motion. There's nothing like a Grandpa hug, huh?

[caseysmom]

Kay, I am so glad he is doing okay. I am sure he cherishes all the times he gets those hugs from you.

[Alysser]

Glad to hear he's better!

[Glacier]

I'm glad to hear it wasn't as serious as first feared. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Dear Kay, I'm just seeing this and I'm so sorry to hear that your Grandpa got sick. It sounds like he's doing okay now and I hope the improvement continues. I'm sending thoughts and prayers to him, you, and your entire family. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

[ramanth]

Glad to hear he's feeling better!

[gini]

What a terrible scare for you. But as I read through the posts I am glad to see that he has full motion and is much better.

But just in case, some extra prayers will be added for your Grandpa.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Whew! Glad it wasn't a "real" stroke, and that he has full range of motion. There's nothing like a Grandpa hug, huh?

Ditto! So glad to hear he's ok, and hope they can find what's causing these "episodes" and possibly put an end to them to you don't have to have the tar scared out of you anymore!

[beeniesmom]

Hi,
I just saw this. I'm sorry your grandad scared you all. From what I understand, he is better. I hope he continues to do well.
Tell him next time he wants a visit from you to just call and say so and not scare you like that!