Jean in Newcastle Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 did your dad go home, Jean? How is he doing? Not home yet. He is stable but isn't getting better at this point. If he does go home today or in the next couple of days he will have to go home with oxygen. He's pretty discouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Not home yet. He is stable but isn't getting better at this point. If he does go home today or in the next couple of days he will have to go home with oxygen. He's pretty discouraged. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I can understand why he's feeling so discouraged. He wants to go home and feel "normal," and the idea of having to go home with oxygen is probably making him feel like an invalid on his deathbed. Some people are able to roll with the punches in these situations, but it has to be very difficult and scary to know you're getting older and frailer, especially when you've always been active and in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Not home yet. He is stable but isn't getting better at this point. If he does go home today or in the next couple of days he will have to go home with oxygen. He's pretty discouraged. do they expect the oxygen to be temporary? The first time my dad was sent home with oxygen, after pneumonia and progression of his emphysemia (sp?) he wore it for awhile and then stopped. He did fine for years until he got really sick again, much sicker than the time he was sent home on oxygen. That's when he started to wear it consistently. I say this so you don't freak out, as I did, if your father is sent home with oxygen but he fails to use it regularly. Do they know why he isn't improving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 do they expect the oxygen to be temporary? Do they know why he isn't improving? He said that they expect that he'll need the oxygen for 2 to 3 weeks. Basically he's not improving because he's old. His body just takes a lot longer to fight this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Awww...poor guy. It's so hard to go through that, and to watch a loved one endure it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 He said that they expect that he'll need the oxygen for 2 to 3 weeks. Basically he's not improving because he's old. His body just takes a lot longer to fight this. :grouphug: My FIL (87) was in the hospital with pneumonia earlier this year, and it was hard. I'm sorry that your dad is going through this. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 :grouphug:prayers:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Jean, sending thoughts for healing for your dad and peace of mind for you. Take care of yourself. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamsFamily Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Praying for you and your dad, too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'm glad he was able to go home, and that he's feeling more positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 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. That's definitely positive news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 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. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 That is great news! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 So happy to hear the good news! Praying for a quick and stable recovery. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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