Hi all. I have been quiet the last couple of weeks because my father has been in the hospital. First he went in to get a feeding tube and came out ok. But then a couple of days later he had issues with double vision, extremely low BP (blood Pressure) and dizziness. He went to the ER and they nearly lost him. His heart started giving him problems and he wasn't getting enough oxygen even though he is on oxygen. I should explain. My dad has been having issues for the last 2 years. He has stage 4 lung cancer, low bp and low oxygen levels. He is 6'1" and only weighs 95 lbs. He has been having issues with eating. He has to drink a lot of water to get food down so he has lost a ton of weight. He only recently agreed to have a feeding tube. As far as his oxygen goes he gets 5 liters. That is as much as his concentrator can do. He is in intensive care and has been for almost 2 weeks now. They are having to give him 14 liters oxygen. They may also have to go in and stop his heart and look for blood clots because it just isn't working correctly and is beginning to swell a lot. They are afraid it will burst. If they have to do this procedure he will have less than a 10% chance to live. I really want to go see him but have been told I can not. I have been told if I go to the town where he lives I will not be allowed in the room (He lives in another state). He has told the doctors he does not want to see his wife or his daughters until he is out of intensive care. He does not want us to remember him like he is now.
So please pray for him and pray for me. My stress level has gone through the roof. My poor service dog Willow has had to do a lot of anxiety work with me to keep me stable. I never had anxiety problems till about a year ago. Thank you MS, another gift from you.
Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.
Jacqui
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Bygonelines Jackie, I really feel for you. It's really hard to be told that your dad does not want to see you, but sometimes we have to accept their wishes. Your dad is thinking of you and your mum, and he wants your memories of him to be good, happy ones, not of seeing him so sick. My prayers go up for you and your family and your dad. We all know what stress does to ms, so please , please think of yourself, your dad would not want to be responsible for his daughter being ill. Prayers for Willow too. She is a very intelligent dog, and she will feel your pain. Blessings Jimeka and a big hug 🤗 🙏
Oh boy, Cancer is hard to deal with 😢. I have stage four throat cancer and between surgery, radiation, chemo, and a major ms exacerbation I went from 185 to 112lbs. I did not want anybody to see me either. I was in intensive care 12 days then assisting living for two months rehab. I needed to have my time, I know it sounds bad but I needed to sort out my future🤷🏼♂️ I love my wife, son, and family dearly and friends. I have gained thirty pounds in the last year and doing lots better 👍 That first year was so tough 🤬🤬🤬 I started praying ALOT and the Lord has stepped up 🙏 I have been two years five months now and still going 🤗 My prayers are with you and your family that things work out 👍🙏🐾😉 Ken
Oh my sweet friend, I am so sorry for what you are going through. I am praying for you, your father and all of your family. Maybe I can take you to lunch soon and we can have a good chat. Love you, Kelly xx
Oh my friend I'm So Sorry your Dad's going through this, for you, your Mom, Family. Sending 2 you Love n caring thoughts. Asking God 2 please watch over your Dad & All of you <3 <3 <3
Don't forget each of you are Loved by God, Jesus, The Holy Ghost !!!! Your loved by your brothers n sisters in Christ & everyone here
I am so sad for you and your family. I have been diagnosed with anxiety and know how hard it has been for me. I have found that It is best to stay home. Prayers for you and your family.
Bygonelines It is so hard to have someone you love go through such suffering. It made me feel so helpless when my parents were not well. My heart is with you.
@bygonelines It is difficult when a parent Has cancer . I know what it was like when my mother-in-law was dying of cancer. She was my rock. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Thank you everyone for all of your prayers. They are working. My father is no longer in pain. He did not have to have the procedure. About an hour before the surgery the medication finally kicked in and the swelling in his heart began to go down. He is improving enough that he will probably be sent home tomorrow because the insurance doesn't want him in the hospital any longer than is absolutely necessary. I am making plans to go see him. Hopefully his wife will let me see him. She hates his children from his first marriage and just wants us to go away.
I am doing better thanks to a whole lot of prayer, Willow, my husband, and my friends here.
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