My dad graduated from ICU today! Severe Pneumonia

[ForMyPapa]

Hello, Everyone:

I have posted here about my dad who is in his late 70s. At the end of August, he was admitted to the hospital to remove a small benign cyst from his throat and two days after the surgery, he choked on water and yogurt that were served and developed aspirational pneumonia. Since it was hospital-acquired, anti-biotics didn't work well and it got worse very fast. The next thing we knew, he had to be intubated in ICU.

But today, I am so happy to share that he has been off the ventilator completely for a week and moved to a normal hospital ward! Just about two months ago, we were told a few times that he was not going to make it. When he started to recover, we were told that it was a miracle. Last month, he had a hard time coming off the sedation and that took 3 weeks and a half. It has been a rollercoaster as everyone says about ICU stay.

I just wanted to share the news here as this group has been super helpful to me and my family. Thanks to everyone's stories, experiences, and encouragement, I was able to stay hopeful and sane.

Thank you!

[sassy59]

What amazing news and well done to your dear dad for coming through and being out of ICU. Hope he recovers well. Thank you for letting us know. Xxx❤️❤️❤️

[ForMyPapa in reply to sassy59]

Thank you for your kind reply! We are so relived! 🤗

[sassy59 in reply to ForMyPapa]

👍🤗🥰 xxx

[Yumz199725]

Wow that's amazing news to hear he's doing so well sounds like it was touch and go a few times x glad he's feeling better and hope he can go home soon ❤️

[ForMyPapa in reply to Yumz199725]

Thank you! Yes, that is our next goal! 😊

[beech]

What a story! Good luck to your father continuing to make a steady recovery. 👍

[ForMyPapa in reply to beech]

Thank you so much! Never give up!

[beech in reply to ForMyPapa]

Nope, never give up! And he’s lucky he’s got you to support and speak for him as he regains his strength. Don’t forget to look after yourself too 😉👍

[Donald_1931]

That's excellent news, may Papa have many more happy years with you. 😊

[ForMyPapa in reply to Donald_1931]

Thank you!! That is what I am hoping! I will make sure he will stay healthy! 😊

[peege]

That's absolutely fantastic news FMP, what a trouper your papa must be and I'm sure his family's love had a lot to do with his recovery! I cant stop smiling

[ForMyPapa in reply to peege]

Thank you! That is what his fantastic nurse said to us to! But we know that it was hugely due to the dedicated staff. We were lucky! 😊

[leo60]

He is made of strong stuff 😀 Well done to him and what a relief for you xx

[ForMyPapa in reply to leo60]

Indeed! We are so proud of him! Thank you! 😊

[Poppins23]

Fantastic news, so glad he is on the mend x

[ForMyPapa in reply to Poppins23]

Yes! Thank you. 😊

[Patk1]

That's fantastic news! Thanku for sharing with us 💖 Must b such a relief for u and family..and dad.

We r still here 4u

I hope dad's recovery is a smoother journey now xxx

[ForMyPapa in reply to Patk1]

Yes, we are keeping our fingers crossed for no more hospital acquired infections! Thank you!😊

[pegbl]

so very pleased everything has worked out for the better for your dad. 👍xxx

[ForMyPapa in reply to pegbl]

Thank you! we were grateful for the support we had from this group!

[2013mayo]

So pleased your dad has improved, hope all goes well from now on.

[ForMyPapa in reply to 2013mayo]

Thank you! We know it will be a long road ahead still, but we see the light at the end of the tunnel! 😊

[jackdup]

that’s great news indeed and I will continue to pray for him to improve and be able to go home.

[ForMyPapa in reply to jackdup]

Thank you so much! I will keep everyone posted as we will need good advise for respiratory physio exercise from this group! 😊

[jackdup in reply to ForMyPapa]

Yes please keep us up to date on his condition.

[margruth]

I'm thrilled for you and God answers prayer!

[ForMyPapa in reply to margruth]

Thank you! Yes, never give up! 😊

[Toby14]

Wonderful news

[ForMyPapa in reply to Toby14]

Thank you! We are so grateful! 😊

[sunshineday]

That's wonderful news, a real miracle after all he's been through and the very poor prognosis. It's a ray of sunshine in the dark days of winter. So pleased for your dad and all the family. Sending love and prayers for his continuing improvement. Joy

[ForMyPapa in reply to sunshineday]

Thank you so much, Joy! 😊 We were so lucky to have such dedicated staff at the hospital.

[ForMyPapa]

Thank you! We are thrilled! 😊

[Izb1]

Such wonderful news that your Papa is on the road to recovery and hope he will be home with you soon x

[ForMyPapa in reply to Izb1]

Thank you! Yes, that is our next goal! Fingers crossed! 🤞😊

[Mellywelly]

I am so pleased he has pulled through this and what a Christmas this will be to remember 😀

[ForMyPapa in reply to Mellywelly]

Thank you! And indeed! 😊

[helen1946]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[ForMyPapa in reply to helen1946]

💖💖💖💖

[Mooka]

great news. An early Xmas present for you.

[ForMyPapa in reply to Mooka]

Thank you! Exactly! 🎁

[Nula2]

Ah so pleased and brilliant that he has your loving support going forward 😊xxx

[ForMyPapa in reply to Nula2]

Aww! Thank you! We will do anything for him! 😊

[Nula2 in reply to ForMyPapa]

😊❤️xxx

[Numptybrain]

That’s amazing news, I’m so happy for you both, you’re dads a fighter.

Wendy xx

[ForMyPapa in reply to Numptybrain]

Thank you! Yes, we are so proud of him!! 😊

[Alberta56]

That's so good to know. I'm glad this group helped you through it. May your dad continue to recover. xxx

[MoyB]

What brilliant news! He's clearly made of tough stuff!

I hope he continues to do well.

xx Moy

[ostiad]

Fabulous news for you all, what a nightmare it must have been for you. I hope your dad continues to recover at speed even more. Take care and love to your dad ❤. June

[Germantara]

That great news pleased for you take care

[watergazer]

What great news for you and your family. Thanks for the update xx

[Hazel-mary]

that’s great news. Hope he is home soon I will will be wonderful for you all to have him home again. Take care