********* Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Yeah, me either. He should've stayed over the weekend when they wanted him to. Now his infection is worse, and may be septic (spread to his bloodstream). Sepsis has a 20% death rate. If sepsis worsens and becomes septic shock, it has a 60% death rate. Not to mention, dad has pretty much every complication possible for sepsis. Don't know any details yet, or even if it is septic for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm really sorry. I actually thought he might be septic when you said he was originally on the way to the hospital? Why didn't he stay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ewe Mama Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm really sorry that this whole situation is getting more difficult. :grouphug: Prayers continuing for you and your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm really sorry. I actually thought he might be septic when you said he was originally on the way to the hospital? Why didn't he stay? I thought the same thing. I was surprised when he wasn't septic this weekend. He didn't stay because they gave him one round of IV antibiotics in the ER, then sent him to dialysis, then dad felt a little better. So he insisted on going home. Dad hates being in the hospital THAT much. Which I understand, but I don't think he quite grasped the seriousness of the situation. I think he does now. Unfortunately, the three day delay in treatment could prove to be quite significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I am so sorry. :grouphug: Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I thought the same thing. I was surprised when he wasn't septic this weekend. He didn't stay because they gave him one round of IV antibiotics in the ER, then sent him to dialysis, then dad felt a little better. So he insisted on going home. Dad hates being in the hospital THAT much. Which I understand, but I don't think he quite grasped the seriousness of the situation. I think he does now. Unfortunately, the three day delay in treatment could prove to be quite significant. Oh, my. I really am so sorry. You and he have already been through so much! I keep you all in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 That stinks! I'm so sorry!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I thought the same thing. I was surprised when he wasn't septic this weekend. He didn't stay because they gave him one round of IV antibiotics in the ER, then sent him to dialysis, then dad felt a little better. So he insisted on going home. Dad hates being in the hospital THAT much. Which I understand, but I don't think he quite grasped the seriousness of the situation. I think he does now. Unfortunately, the three day delay in treatment could prove to be quite significant. I'm sorry. This seems to be going around -- hating being in the hospital. :( I will pray for a better outcome for your dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Your poor dad, all the time in the hospital is so, well you know so, tiring, upsetting, annoying and more. I'm praying for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Bless your heart! Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Your poor dad, all the time in the hospital is so, well you know so, tiring, upsetting, annoying and more. I'm praying for your family. I know he hates the hospital. I hate his hospital to, FWIW. :p Dad spent 107 days in the hospital (well, the last bit of time was at the rehab facility/nursing home) after the heart attack. Three of those weeks he was in a drug induced coma on life support. After coming off life support, there was the long awful ordeal with having a trach. I don't blame dad for not wanting to spend time in the hospital. But I don't want my dad to die. So we all have things we don't want, you know? Sometimes you have to pick the lesser of two evils, so to speak. I don't think right now I can handle the idea that perhaps dad would prefer to die than to have another extended hospital stay. I mean, in theory, I support his right to make that decision. However if that theory became my reality, I don't know how I could handle it. In theory, I don't ever want to see my dad go through the torture he went through those 107 days. Intubation, tracheotomy, dialysis for his kidney failure, acute respritory distress, all sorts of heart rhythm abnormalities, endless medications/tests/pokes/blood draws, his horrendous bedsore, and so much more. However in reality, I'm selfish, and I'd have dad go through all that again if it meant one more day with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I am sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm so sorry. At this point, can you look into nursing home care closer to your home? If they feel he needs that level of care, you could be prepared to argue with your mom for a more appropriate setting than last time. Praying for your dear father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mommy22alyns Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm sorry, Bethany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catwoman Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm so sorry, Bethany. :( I hope they are able to get things under control quickly and that your dad starts feeling better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm so sorry. At this point, can you look into nursing home care closer to your home? If they feel he needs that level of care, you could be prepared to argue with your mom for a more appropriate setting than last time. Praying for your dear father. Wondering about this, or assisted living, where his meals could be provided for him? Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I am very sorry. Prayers being said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyomarie Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Bethany, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He sure has had a rough go of it. It's especially hard to be a daughter watching it all unfold and to be powerless in terms of his getting the care outside of the hospital that he has needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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