Mary Beth Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 You all probably get tired of me....but I need one more prayer request. My dad has been in the hospital since 4 am Monday morning. He has pancrintitus....I'm sure I butchered the name, but sound it out Anyway, it is suppose to be very painful. They have had him on morphine, then taken him off for something less strong and that didn't work. Today my mom tells me that he is very disoriented and doesn't know who he is, where he is or anything like that. They took him to the bathroom and he fell so mom said half the floor of nurses were there helping to get him back to bed. My dad is in the best of health, except he is going blind due to macular degeneration (all you medical people - I'm sorry for the misspelled medical terms - I am an entertainer not a doctor ). Because he is losing his eyesight he doesn't do much any more. So being in the hospital is not the norm, he doesn't take much medication and for his age that is pretty good. My dad is 82 years old and I know he is getting up in years and at his age time is getting close for him, he knows that too. We have talked about this many times. Anyway, if you could keep him in your prayers. My parents live in Springfield - 3 hours away, so I can't get too them very easily. I will finish my day of work today and see what I need to do. My mom will call me tonight when she gets home from the hospital to tell me what she thinks I should do about coming down. I don't want my mom there alone if they should tell her bad news. Apparently, my Dad has something that they are running tests on and the something is in his stomach. This just doesn't sound good...but I don't want to jump to conclusions. Keep my Dad and my Mom in your prayers and thoughts and I will be eternally grateful. You all are the best. Thank you for letting me ramble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 You got it, Mary Beth. Thinking positive thoughts..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 MB, I will certainly remember him. My mother (80) had that year before last and she was in the hosptial 10 days. They got her fixed up but it took her about a year to get over her sugery (removed her gall bladder). Now, she is good as new. I hope your dad does as well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Prayers for your Dad Mary Beth I understand how it is as my Dad is in the same type of situation in NY and me in SC. We just have to have faith that they are in God's hands first and foremost and he is in control of his days. They are already numbered no matter what the age. When I think about my parents ages it worries me until I remember that fact that they have been numbered from the get go and circumstances, worry, doctors, hospitals or any other situation will not change that fact!! My Dad just had gall bladder procedure where the took out some stones but couldnt remove the bladder as it is too enlarge and infected. They will try to remove it if they can get the infection/ enlargement to go down. He has many other things complicating it right now so I just give him over to the Lord and try to leave it with him. Prayer for you and your Mom and Dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Mary Beth, you and your parents are in my thoughts and prayers. My dad died when he was only 63... feels like a lifetime ago... he would be 87 this year, not much older than your Dad, and I still think of him everyday. You are so blessed to still have your folks. If you are able, take the time to go to them. You will remember these visits with them forever! Bless you, and (((hugs))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Your family is in my prayers as well! I hope he is up and feeling fine real soon! (((((((HUGS))))) Even tho it's hard for you and me to hug................me being Mutt and you being Jeff!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 You need to talk you call, throw up a smoke signal, stand on your head. I will hear you. Till then, just know I too am standing in your corner and prayers for your Daddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Mary Beth, Spelled right or wrong it is very painful and I'm sorry he is going through this. He is probably disoriented from the meds. My mother has a cyst on her pancreas and we just keep waiting for worse news. It has been there for more than 2 years. Surgery is very dangerous and has a very high chance of becoming pancreatitis so they won't even think about removing it. Hang in there and lots of prayers coming for you, your mom and Dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Prayer coverage from Hawaii. I KNOW how special Dads are, regardless of how old they are, they are an important piece of our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Mary Beth I will keep your Dad and Mum in my prayers and Thoughts. And here is a big hug for you (((((((((((((((((MB))))))))))))))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 mary Beth, thought and prayers coming your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewcrazy4quilting Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I am praying for your Dad, your Mom and you. It's so hard to know when to run to them and when to give them space, parents are always concerned about us and at times we are so worried about them! My mom was sick for 9 months before she passed, and I am sure at time I was a pita to her. I figured better to be with her too much than not enough, I was right. Find a way to make the best and the most out of the time you have. Words we shold all remember everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oh Mary Beth, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad. I know exactly what you're talking about, as my mom also suffered from pancreatitis and at the beginning it too drove her to delirium. The pain is so severe with this condition that the mind does play tricks on them. Please know that this will ease up once they find the right pain meds for him. My mom had two cysts on her pancreas, one the size of a baseball, no surgery, only strict diet and painkillers for quite an extended period of time. He too will feel much better when things are more under control. My prayers are definitely with you and your family and I too am sending you ((((HUGS)))). One day at a time, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 (((hugs to Mary)))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Porch Quilting Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I will too Mary Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Hugs and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2learn Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Mary Beth, lifting you and your family up in prayer. Brenda in Fla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Am thinking of you and your Dad. I really hope that he is feeling much better soon, once they get his medication sorted, and investigate his stomach problem. Janette x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oh Mary Beth, I'm so sorry !!! That is so painful !! It also affects the sugar. They might have to give him insulin. That could be where the confusion is coming from. I'll keep all of you in my prayers. Call me if you need to make sense out of the medical jargon. I'll help you as best as I can. [[[[ hugs ]]]] Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Yes, Mary Beth, I'll pray for your folks. My dad was disoriented in the hospital too, they called it sundowners syndrome. something that happens at time to older people. Its was very hard to see your own dad do things not normal for him. And it could be his meds too. Praying for the docs to find out what's wrong and for your mom to know what to do to help him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Mary Beth, keep the faith and take it one step at a time, I'll be praying for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQuiltToo Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Adding my prayers for all of you, especially Dad. Hope they diagnose the problem and have him back on track very soon. It is so hard being a distance from them. It was an 8 hr drive or 1 hour flight for me. I certainly understand. With a long weekend coming up, it might be a good chance for you to make the trip and give your mom a break. It is exhausting for the family. Sending hugs along too. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Thank you all! My mom is such a hoot. When I talked to her about my daddy, she said "I thought it might have to do with the gaul stone that they couldn't get when they did his gaul bladder surgery. I know this could be part of the probelm be cause I watch 'House'!" too funny!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne.Hughes Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Mary Beth, Many positives thoughts coming your way and our Dad's. Lots of (((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))) from over here as well. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Healing thoughts headed to your dad, Mary Beth. Hoping the smart doctors can get a handle on the problems and things get back on an even keel for you all. Hugs-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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