My traveling hiatus is over. Just got a call from my sister. Daddy went to the hospital last night with a fever (main symptom), after not being able to get back to bed from the bathroom. Resident support checked him out, then called for ambulance. Initial X-rays found some blood clots in his chest area. I will be driving to San Antonio this shortly.
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8/16: 11:45 pm
Daddy is at home. Final diagnosis - pulmonary embolisms, compounded with infection of the blood (via E coli).
The list of medications doubled, but this set of doctors recognized that his diabetes has basically been unchecked since his cancer diagnosis in May. My mom is a bit overwhelmed to say the least. Thankfully, home-health care has also been prescribed.
We got through his evening routine tonight ok, and Mom even gave him the insulinand blood thinnerinjections on her own. Daddy said she was a trooper, and they didn't hurt.
I originally thought I might go home tomorrow night, but she has asked that I stay until Sunday.
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Laurie
Prayers for you and your dad. Drive safely.
*** Christi ***
Love to scrap - Need to scrap - Not enough time to scrap!!!
Love to scrap - Need to scrap - Not enough time to scrap!!!
Saying a prayer for ;your Dad and ;your family, hugs.
(((HUGS))) thinking of you and your family. Take care of yourself too and have safe travels.
Mildred - Mom to 2 girls and a husband (I tell people that I am a single mom of 3. Ages 59, 37 and 31) lol. And a proud Grandma to Orahn (7) Sawyer (5) and Mazie (3).
so sorry Laurie - hugs and prayers for your dad, you and your family
Laurie, Rob and I will be thinking of him and your family. If you need anything, we're just a phone call away. ((HUGS)) to you my friend!
Brandy
Laurie - sending positive thoughts and love to you and your family - please drive safely!
Praying for your dad my dear. Drive carefully.
Charleneanne https://sbing.com/i/gallery2/481754-700.jpg
Sorry to hear this. Be careful
Queen Mum - Grammy to Princess Bump (Lisa Giann) and Princess Bean (Gia Bella)
I've said a prayer for you Dad, you and the rest of your family!
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