An Update on Dad
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (112717)
United States
February 19, 2024 11:22am CST
So, I just got off the phone with my Dad and they could not do the stent procedure. The doctors determined that there was simply too much risk.
There is, however, a double edged sword silver lining. I call it that because while there is good news, it of course comes with a bit of a caveat.
He will need a quadruple bypass and he will be going back on Wednesday to consult with the surgeon as to the procedure and all of the parameters, and then the surgery will be scheduled.
It's good news in that the bypass is something he needed but was not healthy enough to undergo. But with that kind of a surgery, it is of course rife with complications and a very high level of risk.
He is in good spirits and is already making plans for the future. He's a fighter. The surgery will likely be a couple of weeks away. I am sure he will pull through.
***Image is of my Dad and his Mom many years ago when he was in the Navy.***
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
19 Feb 24
Nice picture. I wish him all the best with his surgery. It is a long recovery but he will feel so much better when it is over and he has recovered.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
20 Feb 24
@porwest Oh it will for sure. He will feel like a new man!
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
21 Feb 24
@Happy2BeMe That is my hope. It does have me worried, of course. It's a very risky surgery. But I am hopeful he pulls through and it gives him a new second life.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
19 Feb 24
Great picture. I hope the surgery is successful. My hubby had a bypass in 2004. I hope you are having a good day.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
19 Feb 24
@porwest You're welcome. I'm sure your dad will be fine.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
20 Feb 24
@LindaOHio I really hope so. I can't say I am not worried.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
19 Feb 24
I know those couple of weeks won’t go by quick enough.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
20 Feb 24
Wish your dad goes through the surgery without any problems. Glad to hear that he is still in good spirits.
@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
20 Feb 24
That's a great picture. Hope all goes well with this surgery.
@2ndchances24 (12188)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
19 Feb 24
Oh man a live, I sure pray that he makes it with no
issues cause that can be a risky unknowing thing.
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@apsmine9 (358)
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20 Feb 24
A fighter is always a fighter. Let him dwell on this faith that God is beside him always and he will sail through.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Feb 24
We'll keep your dad in our prayers. Please keep us updated.
@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Feb 24
I'm sure there are a lot of risks in pursuing the surgery, but there are just as many risks if the surgery was not pursued. I hope they determine it's worth the effort to move forward.
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 24
Sending prayers and positive vibes for a safe outcome for your Dad.
@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
20 Feb 24
Keeping your Dad and you and your family in our prayers. For a successful surgery and recovery,
@MarieCoyle (59105)
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19 Feb 24
I love the picture!
I am sorry he has to go through that surgery, as it isn't an easy recovery at all. He will need that fighting spirit. But it does sound as if he truly needs the surgery for a better quality of life, and I am sure he will do well. It is good that he has a supportive family behind him, too.
