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July 10, 2008

Well That's What I Get for Speaking Too Soon

Talked to my sister tonight. The neurologist was in to see my dad late today. They did a CT scan, but even without results, the news wasn't good. While he's not saying there's "no hope" he said it appears that there was quite a bit of damage by prolonged low oxygen levels (before he ever got to the hospital).

The doctor's feeling is that everything is slowly shutting down. Of course there's no time line for this and it's possible he'll rally for a while.

Right now he seems to be in either a heavy sleep or light coma and while he's getting IV fluids, he's not eating. Although his color was better today, he wouldn't open his eyes at all.

There won't be any resuscitation or extraordinary measures taken. This could linger on or be very sudden we just don't know. They're keeping him comfortable and he's now on hospice type care.

And so we wait.

Posted by: Teresa in Medical at 07:51 PM | Comments (21) | Add Comment
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1 Hard to wait. Hard to deal with things long distance. Our prayers are with you.

Posted by: Sissy Willis at July 10, 2008 08:02 PM (cdtTx)

2 Are you going to go or just wait long-distance? All my love, hon. You and yours are in my prayers, as always.

Posted by: caltechgirl at July 10, 2008 08:13 PM (IfXtw)

3 Thank you Sissy.

CTG - I'm going to wait here. It's a difficult decision and if certain things were different I would go. But at the moment, jumping on the next plane isn't quite the way to do it. *sigh*

Posted by: Teresa at July 10, 2008 08:23 PM (mMa3+)

4 Teresa-
Hang in there! Our continued prayers for your Dad and all of you!
Doctors & hospital staff too. JG

Posted by: JihadGene at July 10, 2008 09:48 PM (no8nn)

I know how that goes, T. It's not easy.

I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Posted by: Jim - PRS at July 10, 2008 10:14 PM (Usq+2)

6 God bless all of you. The waiting is so hard. Please keep us posted.

Posted by: Mary at July 10, 2008 10:53 PM (3k4VW)

7 I am wishing for you and your family all the strength you need to get through this rather difficult time. Lots of love T, and happy, positive thoughts. And if you ever need an ear, I'm always around should you want to schmooze.

Posted by: Erica at July 10, 2008 11:55 PM (OQDyt)

8 T,
Words don't do much in times like these, but know that all good thoughts are flowing your way.
G

Posted by: gregor at July 11, 2008 06:59 AM (2I2+1)

9 Hope things turn out well.

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at July 11, 2008 07:10 AM (jii9y)

10 Thank you all, you're wonderful. It's difficult, but not really unexpected. The hardest part is distance. But we'll all get through.

Posted by: Teresa at July 11, 2008 08:46 AM (mMa3+)

11 Just adding my name to the list of those above me, thinking and praying for you and yours.

Posted by: Joan of Argghh! at July 11, 2008 09:07 AM (eDdOG)

12 Our hearts go out to you.

Our prayers for a speedy recovery - or, failing that, an absolute minimum of discomfort - go out to your Dad.

I hope that knowing your friends throughout Blogdom are thinking of you will give you comfort.

Posted by: Elisson at July 11, 2008 09:57 AM (Bvoau)

13 You are all in my prayers, Teresa. Hang in there.

Posted by: pam at July 11, 2008 10:14 AM (l6NIn)

14 Such distressing news. When it comes right down to it, all that matters is the people we love. Thoughts for comfort; prayers for peace.

Posted by: Suzette at July 11, 2008 10:15 AM (ir7pg)

15 I'll be praying that he is comfortable and at peace. Prayers sent up for you and the rest of your family, as well.

Posted by: Omnibus Driver at July 11, 2008 10:52 AM (WOXRM)

My condolences to all of you. My prayers are for your family and its future. May you have peace with this, having watched my own dad go through this, I know it is hard.

Posted by: Nancy at July 11, 2008 11:59 AM (pDn7U)

17 Oh Teresa - I am so sorry... {{hugs}}

Posted by: Richmond at July 11, 2008 12:30 PM (XOQtP)

18 Thank you everyone else for all your wonderful words, wishes and prayers. It really does help. {{{HUGS}}} to all of you.

Posted by: Teresa at July 11, 2008 04:32 PM (mMa3+)

19 Oh man. Can't add much to what those above already said but wanted you to know I stopped by and read and my thoughts are with you, T.

Posted by: dogette at July 11, 2008 05:34 PM (q/UVc)

20 My prayers are with you as well.

Posted by: joated at July 11, 2008 07:10 PM (Ns5OY)

21 In the end, all that matters is the people we love.

Posted by: Suzette at July 11, 2008 09:33 PM (ir7pg)

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