Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) I just got a call. My dad (who is a couple months shy of his 90th birthday) fainted today and was transported to the ER. He's been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. It was a shock because prior to today he had no symptoms, not even a cold. They think that his heart is fine (he's had multiple heart attacks in the past) and they think that he hasn't had a stroke. If he does not improve quickly they will do more tests to determine if he's had one or not. We already have plans to go visit my parents across the country in December to celebrate the shared 90th and 10th birthday of my dad and my daughter. I'm praying that this pneumonia responds well to treatment. I'm a bit concerned because of my dad's age. Update: I talked to him this morning. He was lucid and sounded "normal". He is on antibiotics and is on bedrest. They say that he has an inner ear problem which is why he initially collapsed and vomited (sorry for the tmi). My brother e-mailed me that it was quite some time before my dad was able to get the attention of my mom who is extremely hard of hearing. So initially he was wiped out from the effort. He told me that he will be kept in the hospital for another night. Our talk was interrupted by the doctor coming in so I don't know the newest from the doc. Monday Update: They were supposed to discharge my dad from the hospital today. But now they are talking about keeping him another day. When he got up to walk, his oxygen level dropped. He's impatient to go home. I talked to him about being patient now so that he doesn't talk them into letting him go home too early, thus increasing his chance for a relapse. Please pray that he listens to me and to the doctors. Wednesday Update: Dad is home now. He is on oxygen which they've attached to his walker. He's still on antibiotics. He is more upbeat but still is not out of the woods. He seems to be listening to the doctors, though, for which I am very grateful. Thank you so much for the prayers and hugs. Edited November 9, 2011 by Jean in Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy+2 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug:Praying for the treatment to work!!:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I can understand your concerns, Jean. I'll be praying for your dad. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I am sorry that your dad is sick. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and prayers!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Praying here, friend!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I will be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for your father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug: Prayers for your dad and your family. I know everyone is different, but my 90 year old grandfather did very well after being hospitalized in the spring with pneumonia. He was home in a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers to the both of you. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catwoman Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying for your dad, Jean. It must be so hard to live so far away, because I'm sure you'd like to be with him at the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Prayers that your dad is on the mend.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I'm sorry to hear that! :grouphug: Wishing him a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Praying for a quick recovery. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Praying for a full recovery. Sending cyber hugs. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Praying that dad is getting better as we type! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 aaaw Jean, I'm so sorry! I also hope he can fully recover from the pneumonia. My younger son had walking pneumonia twice. He would be fine for days, sweat profusely at night, feel sick, then fine, etc. It is frustrating. For us, just when I felt ds needed to go to the dr he'd get better. I'm not so surprised to hear your father had it and didn't know. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 He is in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: We'll be praying for your dad. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Denisemomof4 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 please update us when you can, Jean.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers, Jean. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 How's he doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jean in Newcastle Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 please update us when you can, Jean.:grouphug: How's he doing? Update: I talked to him this morning. He was lucid and sounded "normal". He is on antibiotics and is on bedrest. They say that he has an inner ear problem which is why he initially collapsed and vomited (sorry for the tmi). My brother e-mailed me that it was quite some time before my dad was able to get the attention of my mom who is extremely hard of hearing. So initially he was wiped out from the effort. He told me that he will be kept in the hospital for another night. Our talk was interrupted by the doctor coming in so I don't know the newest from the doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: You are in my thoughts, Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Prayers for you and your Dad. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Update: I talked to him this morning. He was lucid and sounded "normal". He is on antibiotics and is on bedrest. They say that he has an inner ear problem which is why he initially collapsed and vomited (sorry for the tmi). My brother e-mailed me that it was quite some time before my dad was able to get the attention of my mom who is extremely hard of hearing. So initially he was wiped out from the effort. He told me that he will be kept in the hospital for another night. Our talk was interrupted by the doctor coming in so I don't know the newest from the doc. That's great that he sounded good! I hope he has a restful night and can recover well at home. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Praying Jean. My dad was in the hospital around this time last year for 21 days for an outpatient surgery :glare: It was quite frightening for all of us, so I know it must be for you as well. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 :grouphug: its hard to be far away when our parents are sick : ( i'm glad you got to talk and that he sounded good! we'll tuck him in our prayers, and you, too. ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2boys Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Praying for your dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Monday Update: They were supposed to discharge my dad from the hospital today. But now they are talking about keeping him another day. When he got up to walk, his oxygen level dropped. He's impatient to go home. I talked to him about being patient now so that he doesn't talk them into letting him go home too early, thus increasing his chance for a relapse. Please pray that he listens to me and to the doctors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Monday Update: They were supposed to discharge my dad from the hospital today. But now they are talking about keeping him another day. When he got up to walk, his oxygen level dropped. He's impatient to go home. I talked to him about being patient now so that he doesn't talk them into letting him go home too early, thus increasing his chance for a relapse. Please pray that he listens to me and to the doctors. Praying for this specifically, Jean. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Praying here too Jean. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Monday Update: They were supposed to discharge my dad from the hospital today. But now they are talking about keeping him another day. When he got up to walk, his oxygen level dropped. He's impatient to go home. I talked to him about being patient now so that he doesn't talk them into letting him go home too early, thus increasing his chance for a relapse. Please pray that he listens to me and to the doctors. Parents can be as stubborn as children! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 did your dad go home, Jean? How is he doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Prayers for your father. Breathing problems are so debilitating so when he does get home, make sure he has some support so he doesn't try to do too much. Recovery from pneumonia is slow at any age but I am sure is much harder at his age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Praying he will heed medical advice. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Praying that he'll listen to your advice and stay in the hospital until they're sure he's OK. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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