My Dad Is At Peace Now - Can't Believe It's Been A Month (Updates 1-11 Below)
#298023 - 01/25/07 09:12 AM
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Shell Marr
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Loc: Seattle, WA USA
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I was not sure if I was gonna post about this or not...... but I need to be able to vent MORE or I was gonna burst.... (Thanks Kandee, Jen, & Melissa for letting me vent last week, when Dad came to talk to me about things...love you guys.)
He had a Dr appointment at 4pm and before it was over.... was told he NEEDED to go to the ER right after they were done there...... things were NOT RIGHT......
I don't have any news yet this morning.... but when my sister & I left the ER this morning at 12:30am...... they were starting the admitting papers and had ordered food for him to eat..... his blood sugar was in the low 60's (normal 80-110) and is resting heart rate was only 34-44 (basically would stop breathing) and would get up to about 51-54 when he was really moving around. He was very uncomfortable... he was in a bed that is really used for "giving birth" with a bag pad on it.... but still for a guy his size (approx 460) it sucked.
Anyway.... he is lethargic (sp?), he is dehydrated and his kidney's are not working right. A second cardiologist is coming in this morning...... he has a blockage of some kind.... but I don't understand...so I will wait until I get clarification on that.
My Mom is wound up so tight...... her top is bound to blow!!
My Sister is more worried about Mom's health (Lupus) and mental state..... she takes care of her Mom too.
Shane is in LA on business this week......
I'm TRYING to be the strong one and spent most of the time in the room with him.... letting him talk (when he was awake enough).... he was holding my hand so tight.... he is scarred.... but guys he is SO OUT OF CONTROL..... I don't know that he will ever HELP HIMSELF get better????? He is so depressed ............
He was supposed to have that appointment for the lap band TODAY, to see if they WOULD do it for him due to his other health issues..... which is not gonna happen...., he went to a meeting last week.
He is self employed...... so while he is not able to work..... the expenses are still adding up... with no income! 
I have no idea what the future will bring?????
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Oh, Shell! BIG HUGS! I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.
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Michelle
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Big big big hugs, Shell! You know that I am here for you. Will talk to you more through email/IM.
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- Jennifer
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UPDATE #1
#298031 - 01/25/07 10:20 AM
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Shell Marr
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Loc: Seattle, WA USA
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Mom just called..... his DR's have not been in there yet..... but per the nurse.... they think he might have pneumonia in one lung, he has had his insulin and is eating breakfast. His blood sugar was just 170 (60's last night). They are not sure about the block.... his heart rate is up a little and might be more Afib (irregular, but not really for him). We will see what the cardiologist says later today. He was able to finally pee (they are pushing fluids to MAKE his kidney's work).
Mom will call later......
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Sorry to hear that Shell, hope he's feeling better soon.
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Kat
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Big hugs and lots of love. Sending him get well soon vibes.
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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Big hugs Shell! I hope everything works out. Let us know when you hear more.
xxoo
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Sorry to hear that. I'm having some issues with my mom right now so I'm right there with ya. Sending hugs.
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**Lauren**
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I hope your dad is okay, Shell! What an awful lot of worry to contend with. You hang in there and just take it a minute at a time. {{{{{Hugs}}}}}
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Christine
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