CalicoKat Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 He collapsed at home this evening. He's had/having a heart attack and he's on a respirator. They're taking him to the cath lab right now to see what's up. He was diagnosed with COPD approx. 6 years ago. It doesn't look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I'm sorry. I hope they are able to stabilize him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 :grouphug: Praying for him tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying that he will be ok! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Praying for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Praying for him.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Praying for your uncle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 :grouphug:Prayers:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 He made it through the night but he's still not breathing on his own. He wasn't stable enough for them to do the heart cath. or any surgery. They're doing hypothermia treament for 24 hours and then see where they're at. Much brain damage according to the ER doc. Hopefully the hypothermia will prevent more and bring the brain swelling down. They advised my Aunt to think about his wishes for further care. Evidently he refused a stress test (until after deer hunting season) just last week. He'd been experiencing heart burn and shortness of breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry to hear that your uncle isn't doing well. Your poor aunt must be so upset and shocked. I'll pray that things aren't as bad as the doctors think they are. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 He's not going to make it. His nurses told the family it's time to start saying their goodbyes. He's not expected to make it through the night. They weaned him off the respirator today but he's not able to breathe well on his own. There's no brain activity. So sudden. So sad. I wish I could be there and hold vigil with the rest of the family tonight. We're check out local hotel rates and clearing our schedule for the weekend. Thank you for your prayers for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'm so very sorry about your uncle. It's horrible to want to be there and not be able to. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry. Prayers for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I am so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 :grouphug: Praying for him tonight! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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