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#190164 - 09/18/09 03:01 PM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: ]
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	Nice comment Anne. I wish the same for you Mustang. _________________________ Founder Emeritus of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com
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#190182 - 09/18/09 05:32 PM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: Dotsie]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	Praying as well for your family...may Gods blessings fill your space. _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#190361 - 09/22/09 10:09 AM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: chatty lady]
MustangGal Unregistered	Well, he was discharged yesterday and told 1. transplant not possible due to his age 2. his body would not support a transplant, and 3. he's his own worst enemy b/c he does not follow a diet nor pay attention to his physical limitations. Parents asked me to stop by yesterday and all they did was put me down in front of 3 of their neighbors. He was drinking again. And the abuse of me and his health continue. His own son did not visit with him while in the hospital. Both of his biological children are obese. Yet, he takes it all out on me. If only he knew how many people were and are praying - but that does not matter to him.
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#190363 - 09/22/09 10:15 AM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: ]
orchid Registered: 01/21/07 Posts: 3675 Loc: British Columbia, Canada	I haven't read this entire thread so Mustang, I'll just respond to latest post: Best to visit him when you know other family members may not be around? And keep visits short if it doesn't lead you and brother to more positive chats. _________________________ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/ (How cycling leads to other types of adventures, thoughts) http://velourbansism.wordpress.com
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#190368 - 09/22/09 10:42 AM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: orchid]
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	mustang, it kills me that you continue to be hurt by them while you continue to care so much. If I were you, I might limit visits as orchid suggested. I'm sure he's angry now too because there doesn't seem to be much hope at this point, but that doesn't give him reason to lash out at you. _________________________ Founder Emeritus of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com
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#191599 - 10/12/09 02:22 PM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: Dotsie]
MustangGal Unregistered	My step-dad was admitted to the hospital again yesterday, Sunday, @ 4:00 AM. Congested heart failure issues again. This is all so stressful. He cannot sleep and has not slept in a week, with exception of 15 minute naps 2 or 3 times a day. His cardiologist has said for 2 weeks that he will refer his test results (from last admittance aforementioned); yet, has not done so. The cardiologist promised again today. Nada, nothing. No one will tell him the test results! Also, mom is blaming me for him not being able to sleep. I'm just so torn and worry for him.
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#192057 - 10/19/09 09:37 AM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: ]
MustangGal Unregistered	The doctor prescibed a bad "cocktail" and now he is in the CCU on morphine. It was the correct medicine and dosage, yet mixed together with another was not. This is the 2nd time this same doctor has prescribed a bad cocktail knowing that these 2 medicines should not be mixed together. I know my family is difficult, yet would ya'll please pray for him, family, and medical staff. Thank you Edited by MustangGal (10/19/09 09:37 AM)
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#192108 - 10/19/09 08:34 PM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: ]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	You need to report this quack to your states Medical Board for his carelessness. _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#192147 - 10/20/09 02:50 PM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: chatty lady]
MustangGal Unregistered	Yesterday they told my mother and step-sister that he had pneumonia. I stopped by last night and the nurse said "no" that he never had it. That it was the mixed medication. Its such a delicate balance for those with congested heart failure. Sometimes the meds can work against an individual. He is out of CCU and moved to a recovery ward. Yet, still very weak and coming off the morphine and has not eaten a meal since Saturday. He is able to walk to the bathroom in his room, thats all he can manage for now.
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#192149 - 10/20/09 02:55 PM Re: Heart Transplant [Re: ]
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	Mustang, medications in the elderly are often worse than the original issue. I don't understand why they couldn't give him a sleeping pill like Ambien so he could rest. Sleep deprivation is the worse. I know this is a tough situation for you becasue you care so much so I will certainly pray for all of you during this difficult time. If he hasn't eatne they should be giving him IV nutrients. _________________________ Founder Emeritus of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com
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