The nurse demanded my dad go see a doctor immediately today....
@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
Perth, Australia
July 20, 2019 11:52pm CST
For those of you who hadn't been aware of what my dad has been going through, I will just quickly explain. Basically in January this year he become ill due to an infected big toe ( he has diabetes ). He almost died from blood poisoning. Had to have that toe amputated. Almost lost his foot. Since then his health has improved. As well as the wound on his foot becoming smaller and healthier. He has to see a nurse from a company called Silver Chain every second day for check ups as well as changing his bandages.
Anyway, things have improved like I said. Great blood tests, wound looking good, skin healing and becoming healthier. Few small things here and there in regards to the wound but nothing too serious.
He saw a nurse this morning and she noticed some weeping on another toe on the same foot. So she demanded he see a doctor today. His doctor isn't working today and I got worried he would wait until he was available but luckily he isn't doing what he did to himself like last time by waiting! He is out with my Nanny and Poppy right now to see them ( I didn't feel like going out today ) but right after that he is going to a hospital, see a doctor and possibly be on another round of antibiotics.
He finished his antibiotics last month or month before. I'm hoping this can be a simple fix as things have been going so well so far. I'm wondering if maybe a little toe is a bit infected due to him wearing shoes more often and walking on his foot more as he is back at work. Not sure. Not much I can do and a guessing game wouldn't help as I will know the details when he gets back.
I will let you guys know also. I am a bit worried. Hopefully it's something simple and nothing too serious.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
21 Jul 19
@LadyDuck Me too! It would have put me in a bad mood if he said he was going to wait. I will try not to worry and soon as I know anything, will do an update post. Thank you for being here.
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@LadyDuck (459538)
• Switzerland
21 Jul 19
@VivaLaDani13 Take care and keep an eye on your Dad, if he needs to take antibiotics, better he gets them.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
21 Jul 19
@LadyDuck Thank you. Will do. I know it doesn't help his foot but tomorrow I plan on doing a big clean / tidy up of the house so it looks really nice for when my dad comes back home from work. Whether it's good news or bad news, I will still go ahead and clean up the house.
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@noni1959 (9883)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@VivaLaDani13 I have friends with parents, spouses etc that have diabetes and each one had to get special shoes. Maybe he can get his doctor to convince his insurance to pay for a special order and fitting.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
21 Jul 19
@noni1959 That is a good idea. I will bring this up to him if needed. Thank you so much!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
21 Jul 19
@noni1959 I am sure glad he isn't waiting either. Better to get it checked out soon as possible. He does have a bigger shoe for the foot so it's not cramping inside. But you may be right! Maybe he will need something different if this is the cause of this. Thank you for your answer.
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@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
23 Jul 19
@VivaLaDani13 I think there are some nurses who can visit him at home, right? I think it is also a good option.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@Shavkat Yes, my dad did have that happening for awhile but he doesn't need that anymore. He goes to them every day for he can drive now.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@Shavkat He has been seeing doctors, his surgeon and nurses a lot since he was let out of hospital. He sees a nurse every second day ( possibly every day now since this new thing has happened ).
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Jul 19
He did the right thing and went right there to the doc. Don`t worry, no news is usually good news.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
21 Jul 19
@andriaperry I am glad he is. I would have lost my temper if he was going to wait. Don't want to go through all that again. And thank you. You are right! Guess we will know when he comes back home.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Jul 19
That has to be a stressful situation and you can only hope for the best.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@JohnRoberts You're right about that all for sure.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@Hannihar Thank you very much. 
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@Hannihar (129600)
• Israel
23 Jul 19
@VivaLaDani13
You are so welcome my friend.
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@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
23 Jul 19
@VivaLaDani13 I wish I was like that with my dad. But were very far apart and I could not do much right now since my work and family lives far from him.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@rsa101 Thank you very much for your kind and supporting words. Appreciate it!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@rsa101 I'm so sorry to know this. It must be tough. 
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@marguicha (215992)
• Chile
22 Jul 19
I hope it is just a scare. But he should take care of it ASAP. Keep us posted.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@marguicha I agree with you. I will keep everyone updated the more I know. Thank you. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@LeaPea2417 Thank you kindly.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
22 Jul 19
I hope it is nothing and he will be alright, but I understand the worry, my dad is diabetic as well. and has a lot of bruises. He has been falling a lot lately, so have to watch him closely.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
24 Jul 19
@VivaLaDani13 Yes, and I think my dad is slowly getting Dementia so have to keep a good eye on him.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jul 19
@CookieMonster46 I'm so sorry. My Poppy is having some really bad signs so I can understand the stress of watching someone go through that.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@CookieMonster46 Thank you and I'm so sorry about your dad! Things like this can be stressful for sure.
Things like this can be stressful for sure.2 people like this
@moffittjc (118625)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Jul 19
He did the right thing this time by not waiting to go see a doctor. I hope it ends up being nothing too serious. I see that you wrote another post with an update, so I am going to go read that as soon as I finish writing this comment.
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@moffittjc (118625)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jul 19
@VivaLaDani13 You are very welcome!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@moffittjc Thank you very kindly. I am answering this post first and will check out the other one later.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
21 Jul 19
Oh you're poor dad i know diabeties is no joke i watched my Uncle battle it and he eventually lost his life to it
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
21 Jul 19
@chrissbergstrom I'm really sorry about your Uncle. I'm sorry you also had to witness such a thing.
And thank you Chris. I appreciate you being here. Means a lot to me.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
21 Jul 19
@chrissbergstrom I totally agree! It's really hard when dealing with things alone. I know people do it by choice and that is fine but never hurts to ask for help or just vent things out.
R.I.P to your Uncle. He sure sounded like a trooper! Brave and strong!
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
21 Jul 19
@VivaLaDani13 You are welcome, we all need support sometimes.... My Uncle fought a long and hard battle he was a tough old guy though and amazed us at all he survived.
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@arunima25 (85690)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jul 19
I came reading this post once I came across the first line of your recent post. I know it's tough for your dad and you. I am glad that this time your dad was prompt and didn't want to waste his time. I will go back to read the the recent update by you.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@arunima25 Thank you so very much for taking the time to read both my posts as well as supporting me. That really means A LOT to me.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jul 19
@arunima25 aw thank you very much. You take care too!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@cperry2 Definitely. Quite stressful indeed.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@cperry2 I agree. And thank you so much.
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
23 Jul 19
@VivaLaDani13 Things can become very difficult when it is a loved one involved. And you are welcome.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
22 Jul 19
When you have a chronic problem it is important to get it seen to quickly. Bravo for the nurse and Yay that your dad listened.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@GardenGerty Thank you very much. I agree with you!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@psanasangma Thank you so very much!
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@RasmaSandra (73803)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Jul 19
I hope everything will be alright and will put him in my prayers.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@RasmaSandra Thank you very much.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 19
@Janet357 I completely agree with you, thank you so much! 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
21 Jul 19
@sophie09 Thank you very much. Me too.
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