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Yet another long night

#1 Post by AlphaDummy » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:54 am

Thank God it was not as long as it might have been.


A few minutes after I logged out of chat last night the phone rang. It was my sister telling me that my Dad was having really bad breathing problems and that an ambulance had been called and she was taking Mom and my sister up to the hospital and could I please call my brothers.

Not the kind of call you want any time of day under any circumstances. Given Dad's recent state of health it was doubly alarming.

Making the long story short, they got him on oxygen, took him in for a CAT scan, and found that he very likely had a heart attack. They were able to stabilize him and moved him from the ER to ICU shortly before 2 AM.

Nothing much more to report at this time. The guy is almost 80 years old and, like I said, in not so good health as of late. So we will be keeping all apendages crossed extra tight. Any thoughts and prayers will be appreciated...
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#2 Post by minimetoo26 » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:55 am

All appendages crossed here.

See what happens when you leave chat...? :wink:

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#3 Post by nitrah55 » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:57 am

Prayers from here.

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#4 Post by MarleysGh0st » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:00 am

Get well soon, AD's Dad!



Sounds like he's the same age as MarleysDad and MarleysMom. Those emergency calls are tough to handle.

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#5 Post by christie1111 » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:01 am

So sorry to hear this AD.

Prayers heading your way....
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#6 Post by silvercamaro » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:01 am

The furry girls and I send very best get-well wishes to AlphaDad!

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#7 Post by gsabc » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:03 am

You've got 'em. Nothing but good thoughts and best wishes.
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#8 Post by tlynn78 » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:13 am

appendages crossed and vibes on the way.


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#9 Post by 5LD » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:20 am

Sending good vibes your was, AD.
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#10 Post by a1mamacat » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:22 am

Sending good thought to you Milty!
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#11 Post by ontellen » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:37 am

All kinds of good thoughts and prayers coming to you from your southern pal. Hang in there AD.

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#12 Post by kayrharris » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:37 am

Get well wishes from me too! Hope he is on the mend very soon.
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#13 Post by ghostjmf » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:25 am

Good Luck. Glad they got him to a hospital & on oxygen. Hope they can take it from there.

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#14 Post by Beebs52 » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:43 am

Prayers and vibes from here, too, AD. This stuff must be in the air or something. I hope all settles down.
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#15 Post by geoffil » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:55 am

I am sorry to hear about your Dad.

Vibage being sent your way.

I hope your Dad gets well soon and is feeling better.

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#16 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:58 am

I am very sorry. I hope that your father recovers quickly.

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#17 Post by ne1410s » Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:05 pm

Good vibes headed northward, Mikey.
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#18 Post by moonie » Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:39 pm

Hey AD

We're thinking of you and your dad. We'll wish him a very quick recovery!

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#19 Post by peacock2121 » Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:09 pm

Thinking good thoughts for you and your family.

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