Prayers for my Dad, please UPDATE P 2 #22

[Freedom]

I likely won't be on posting so much for a few days.

Dad was in the primary doc's office yesterday and that doc sent us off to the ER.

Dad is in hospital, for 3 nights, and then to rehab for one to two weeks. He can barely stand, can't walk without someone holding on to him. In addition, he has a UTI (urinary tract infection) and is on IV antibiotics. This infection "may" be the reason for losing the leg ability; but it may just be the progression of the Alzheimer's, or it may be another issue, nothing is certain as yet.

He will come home with a walker for sure, perhaps a wheelchair.

All this happened rather quickly, last Friday he was able to walk down the driveway and pick up the newspaper, by Tuesday he needed a wheelchair. (I borrowed one for a few days from the senior center while we got appts made etc.)

I left the hosp after midnight, so still a bit blurry myself. The ER doc gave me the above info. Of course now Dad is admitted he gets another doc who may change things. I've had one phone call this morning with the hospital case manager, and with the rehab. They think they can get his legs working again, not clear how much. And it will take some time.

The hospital is full, they are using all 3 overflow holding areas. Dad is in one of these. They think he will get a room assignment this afternoon. He is 2 weeks shy of one year of his last hospital visit!

Prayers would be most appreciated. Although I may not be back to post for a few days, thanks for replying.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry to hear this and hope your dad will be better soon. I suppose it is better if he stays for some days- they can see better how to help him.

[Randi]

I'm sending positive thoughts for your father, and for you to cope - I know how hard it is. I hope he will feel better and be able to walk again.

[Lilith Cherry]

Lots of prayers for you and your Dad!

[Taz_Zoee]

Sandie, I will keep you and your dad in my thoughts. ((Hugs)) to both of you.

[Karen]

He will be in our prayers, as will you.

[carole]

May you find the strength you need to get you through this tough time , I am thinking of you and hoping for the best possible outcome, HUGS.

[Felicia's Mom]

Both you and your dad will be in my prayers.

[ChrisH]

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way. {{hugs}}

[phesina]

Prayers and healing energies and good wishes for your father and you both, Sandie.

A candle for you both: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9934143

Love and hugs and purrs from Pat and cats

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to your dad. I hope he'll start feeling better soon. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[3Catcondo]

Sending good thoughts for you both. May he have a speedy recovery.

[cassiesmom]

Prayers for Sandie and dad. Sandie, holler if you need anything.

[phesina]

Prayers and good wishes, Sandie, for you and Dad again.

And another candle: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9947340

Love from Pat and cats

[cassiesmom]

Freedom, how are things going?