Not good at all
#288941 - 11/03/06 05:34 PM
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atomic rose
Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
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Dad was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday - he's in the ICU, with a perforated bowel, inoperable due to his condition otherwise. They drained the ick out of his abdomen and he's somewhat stabilized, but his doctors are discouraged and before I left the hospital today, the nurse told us to think about just making him comfortable. He's under heavy sedation, not aware of anything - though I'd say that's a blessing. It's starting to sink in that he's not coming home from the hospital, and my heart is breaking being here in his house, surrounded by all of his things.
My brothers are here, thankfully, staying with me till Sunday - it doesn't make it any easier, but I guess I'm just glad I'm not alone.
Thanks for all your good wishes, thoughts, and prayers through all of this. I still can't believe this is happening. I mean, prior to the middle of August, he was happy, "healthy", and getting ready to start a new life in Maine. Now it's all just... over.
Everyone go hug your families and friends, right now, because you just never know.
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I am SO sorry to hear about this news. I will pray that he doesn't suffer and that you will find comfort during this time.
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Oh Casey I am so sorry!  My prayers are with you right now. Try to draw on the strength of having your brothers around to help you through this. You will all need each other during this time. ***hugs****
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I'm very sorry. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs!!!
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Flipada - IBS-C "It's a gas, gas, gas"
**Lauren**
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I am so sorry. I'll be thinking of you and your family.
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Casey
#288953 - 11/03/06 06:43 PM
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Janey
Reged: 10/25/03
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Loc: Maryland
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I am so sorry to hear that your Dad isn't doing well. I have been in your position and I understand what you are going through.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
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Janey
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Oh, my...
Oh, Casey. I have been there, too. There is nothing in life to prepare you for that conversation or that possibility.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just hang in there. (((((hugs)))))
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Christine
Those who can do; those who want it done better teach.
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I'm so very sorry. I'll be thinking of you.
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-Carol
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 Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. Mary Anne Radmacher
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Oh Casey! I'm so sorry!!! My heart goes out to you and your family. This is such a hard thing to go through. He, at least, is in no pain. All you can do is be with him as much as you can. He will know you are there in his heart.
Definitly puts things into perspective when you say go hug your family. You are right, you never know what can happen and we should treat each day as a blessing!
BIG HUGS from me Casey! Hope it helps!!!
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~~~Lisa~~~
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