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Title: Update on Dad
Post by: rose1999 on March 02, 2009, 07:16:32 AM

Just to update those of you who followed my story on Dad and his platelets dropping to 1 (yes really !!). Today the hematologist said they are up to 118 which is great news  :2thumbsup;  They were 1 then 6, then 30 and by the time the hospital discharged him 88.  Now 3 weeks later it's 118.

He has been seeing the hematologist weekly and now has to go back in 2 weeks which is a bit of respite for him (at 80yrs of age travelling almost an hour each way to have 3 lots of dialysis a week is enough). 

He has terrible pain in his foot which may be ischaemia (?sp) and has an appointment for Thursday to see a vascular surgeon, so any prayers or positive thoughts that you can spare for him would be much appreciated.

Thank you  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: paul.karen on March 02, 2009, 07:21:02 AM

Have never heard of a full prayer list.
So prayers and good wishes coming his way and your way.

That is a busy schedule for a 40 year old let alone one of our elders.
Glad his platelets are going up :thumbup;

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: willieandwinnie on March 02, 2009, 07:28:53 AM

 :grouphug; Rose, thoughts and prayers for your Dad and you.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: okarol on March 02, 2009, 08:22:04 AM

 :thumbup; Glad to hear he's better. Besides his foot, how is he feeling otherwise?
Keeping you both in light!  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: Slywalker on March 02, 2009, 09:11:05 AM

Rose - I'm so glad to hear your Dad is on the mend.  Unbelievable schedule though. 
I'm sending huge amounts of positive energy and prayers your way.   

Hugs

Sandyb

 :bunny:

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: pelagia on March 02, 2009, 09:13:54 AM

Good news, indeed.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: thegrammalady on March 02, 2009, 10:08:18 AM

i always like good news  :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: rose1999 on March 02, 2009, 10:35:01 AM

Thanks everyone, Dad is finding it all very tiring (as you can imagine) but the news today did perk him up - we only hope now that they can do something to ease the pain in his foot without too much drastic surgery as his heart isn't good.

Bless you for your love and concern it helps us both (and Mum) to carry on  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: petey on March 02, 2009, 11:56:01 AM

Good, good news, Rose!!  :yahoo;

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: Sluff on March 02, 2009, 06:06:15 PM

Outstanding!  Rose

Title: Re: Update on Dad
Post by: paddbear0000 on March 02, 2009, 06:08:15 PM

That's wonderful news Rose! I'll keep your Dad in my thoughts and prayers.