Just got a call from my dad about surgery tomorrow....
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
Perth, Australia
January 20, 2020 6:57am CST
Giving a quick update. My dad just rang me to let me know that apparently he will be in surgery tomorrow afternoon to have the tip of his toe amputated. I asked my dad how he was feeling about it and he pretty much said what he has been saying all along. That he has accepted this some time last year. He accepted that it was possible he could lose all his toes on that foot. He is in quite good spirits but there is a lot on his mind.
Besides being fed up being in hospital, he used up all his sick days last year from not being able to work so there is a high chance that he may lose his job. So his job, money, our house, his car is all on his mind. ( he is considering selling his car if he cannot work any time soon ).
I wish things could be different for him. It sucks he is back in hospital again. I will be going down to the hospital in the morning to see him to wish him good luck before surgery takes place.
Thank you for reading the update.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
20 Jan 20
Gee, what a sad situation you are in. I hope the surgery goes well and the job would remain.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@Alexandoy Thank you very much. I will be doing an update later on but he did come home today. 
But not sure about job as of yet.
But not sure about job as of yet.@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
24 Jan 20
@VivaLaDani13 I hope his job would still be there. It would be disastrous for him emotionally if he lost his job.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@Alexandoy Thank you. I agree. I hope things can just go back to where they were before instead of more worries piling on top of each other.
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@LadyDuck Thank you very much. Really appreciate you being there. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@LadyDuck I will explain much better on another update post but my dad is back home. 
Came home this afternoon. He is looking and doing really well. I'm so glad he took action as soon as he saw his toe wasn't right!
Came home this afternoon. He is looking and doing really well. I'm so glad he took action as soon as he saw his toe wasn't right! 1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (208747)
• United States
20 Jan 20
Best wishes on the surgery and toe tip is not bad to be amputated. My friend is going in for a Cardiac Cath on Wednesday. I am picking up his dog tomorrow in case they have to keep him in the hospital a day or two.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@snowy22315 Thank you very much! I'm sorry about your friend! I really hope it all went well. So kind of you do help out. You're a gem!
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@snowy22315 (208747)
• United States
24 Jan 20
@VivaLaDani13 Thanks, actually it is the least I could do. It all went well.
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Jan 20
Is it possible he could just take an unpaid leave of absence from his job, so that he is not getting paid while he is out but is still able to keep his job when he gets over the surgery?
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Jan 20
@VivaLaDani13 That is totally understandable. Would they try to help your dad find another position in the company, or will they help him find another job somewhere else?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@moffittjc I asked my dad that too. I suggested he do the office side of things but the boss takes care of all that. I'm not sure if they could provide him with details for another job. Not really sure what is going on or what will happen.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@moffittjc I think that's what he did last year. I'm not completely sure to be honest. I just know that if he is unable to go back, his boss ( who has been very understanding and checking up on my dad a lot ) will have to give the position to someone else. Only because the other guys can't keep taking over as they have their own jobs to do. They have all been really good but eventually it will get much harder for them and dad's position will have to be filled.
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@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
27 Jan 20
@VivaLaDani13 I suppose it must be difficult for the company in this situation. Hopefully they can come to some arrangement that works for them and your dad.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jan 20
@WorDazza Thank you. I hope so too. I think it's all going to be good though. Heard nothing negative about his job as of late. Just seeing how things go.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@WorDazza Thank you very much.
Actually his boss has been very good to him. My dad was unable to work for most of the year last year and his boss was always asking him how he was doing. It's only because my dad's position can't be held down by the other guys as they have their own thing to do. My dad is a sales rep so it's hard for others to take care of my dad's stores / areas when they already have their own. His boss sacrificed a lot by waiting for my dad to come back. So it's now hard on what is going to happen when my dad used up all his sick days last year.
Actually his boss has been very good to him. My dad was unable to work for most of the year last year and his boss was always asking him how he was doing. It's only because my dad's position can't be held down by the other guys as they have their own thing to do. My dad is a sales rep so it's hard for others to take care of my dad's stores / areas when they already have their own. His boss sacrificed a lot by waiting for my dad to come back. So it's now hard on what is going to happen when my dad used up all his sick days last year.1 person likes this
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
31 Jan 20
@VivaLaDani13
That is horrible for him before he has to have surgery again. Dani, thank you so much for the update and so so sorry about things.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
1 Feb 20
@Hannihar And thank you so very much for reading and being there for me. As always, I really appreciate it a lot.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
1 Feb 20
@Hannihar aww that made me smile. Thank you so so much! Same with you. I'm always here for you too!
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
1 Feb 20
@VivaLaDani13
Dani, you are so welcome. I know you are going through a lot and I want to be there for you always.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
26 Jan 20
Here you can get up to twelve weeks of family and medical leave, unpaid and not be fired. As I read this the problem and concern is two fold. One concern is that he will have to be off work, but the bigger concern is that he may be let go. I hope not.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jan 20
@GardenGerty I think all will be well. He has a doctor's note to be off this week and hopefully is able enough to work after that.
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@AmbiePam Thank you for your understanding and support. I really hope you are doing well yourself!
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
20 Jan 20
My goodness i am so sorry Dani..I know this is a worry..I will keep you all in prayer..bless your Dad
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@marlina Thank you very kindly. Appreciate it.
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@JESSY3236 (22199)
• United States
27 Jan 20
Sorry to hear that. My uncle has diabetes and he is going to have eye surgery on Thursday.
My uncle has diabetes and he is going to have eye surgery on Thursday.1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jan 20
@JESSY3236 Thank you Jessica! I really hope all goes well for your Uncle! Wishing all the very best for his surgery!
I really hope all goes well for your Uncle! Wishing all the very best for his surgery!1 person likes this
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
21 Jan 20
Sorry to hear that. I hope his surgery goes well. Hugs
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@freelancermariagrace Thank you so much!
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@happylife1 (13403)
• Karachi, Pakistan
21 Jan 20
May GOD the surgery be successful
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 20
@Aansh13 Thank you very much. I appreciate it!
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