My Emotional dilemma,any advise?

United States
September 14, 2009 1:30pm CST
Hello my Friends, I have not been able to be here for a while and when I checked in today I noticed I received best response 3 times ..THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ((( Jillhill ))) ((( Webearn ))) Thank you for your Kindness, this is the first time I received best response:) I made a trip to Arizona last Labor Day and stayed with my dad until his Dr. Appointment last Friday. Ever since then I've been emotionally drained and don't really know how to deal with this. in 2003 my dad he is 74, had extensive heart surgery which involved the bypass of 5 arteries, a new heart valve, and the repair and reconstruction of a serious aneurysm right above the heart in the aorta artery. My dad went through pure hell because 2weeks after the surgery his platelets dropped and he needed to be on IV to build the platelets ..the med they gave him worked the first day, the next day the nurse failed to administer the meds in a timely manner and the constituted mixture grew bacteria, she administered the mixture which left my dad full of infections of course, due to the bacteria. he had to undergo more surgeries water being removed from his heart,pneumonia,and spend the next 6 weeks in ICU . my dad had recovered and was doing well, but then my Mom passed away in 2005. he dealt with her death the best he could and is STILL working full time mainly because he needs the insurance and his social security is not enough. in April this year his cardiologist performed a cardiogram where a camera is inserted to his veins to check his heart after failing a stress test. 3 of his arteries had collapsed and a new large aneurysm was discovered above the last one at the size of 4.7 cm . The Dr. told us that surgery would be risky and my dad said well I am going on vacation at which the Dr. said yes go and enjoy yourself, we will check you again in 6 month ..well when the Dr. entered the room where my dad was waiting last Friday the Dr. said surprised oh you're still here.....My dad said why would I not be? the Dr fumbled with words and I knew the comment had just slipped out..my dad is now scheduled for a cat scan. I have not been myself ever since that day, my dad makes little comments like not wanting to plan anything ahead etc. I have nightmares,cry,worry and can't seem to get it together, I am constantly thinking there HAS TO BE A WAY to fix this.. WHAT DO I DO? If you Guys would include my dad in your Prayers i would appriciate it very much. He is the most caring and loving Man I have ever known. Liane
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4 responses
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
14 Sep 09
I will keep you and your father in my prayers, definitely. How does your father feel about seeing a different doctor? It seems to me that this doctor preferred doing nothing than doing what he considered to be a risky procedure but that doesn't mean that every other doctor will have the same opinion or the same plan. Seeking a second opinion is not unusual and, since this is serious, I really think that your dad should.
• United States
14 Sep 09
Hello spalladino, Thank you for your response and the Prayers. I have also considered seeking a second opinion, but my dad seems to trust this Dr. who has a good reputation as a cardiologist, it does bother me that this Dr. says things which leave one to "read between the lines" but when I asked him direct questions he makes it seem like I am over reacting. So yes I think I will contact a different Dr. and get another opinion.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
18 Sep 09
Thanks for the best response. I hope that your dad agrees to see someone else for a second opinion. It doesn't mean that he has to change doctors if he's comfortable with the one he has but at least you will know if he's getting the best care available.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Sep 09
He will be in my prayers..this reminds me of what happened to my dad.....had to have a pacemaker put in......at 82....the doctor did it wrong and ran the wire right through the bottom of his heart....emergency open heart surgery.....he has been gone for a while but the last two years were extremely hard....I kind of know what you are going through......so you can count on me for a prayer or two....
• United States
14 Sep 09
Hello my Friend, Thank you so much for your Prayers, and I am sorry about your Dad,how a Doctor does something like this wrong, is beyond me. Especially with a Pacemaker. It is very difficult to loose a Parent. I guess because we are so much part of them. So a part of us goes with them. (((Hugs 2 you)))
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
24 Sep 09
Wow!! Sounds like your Dad is a Testimony in itself if his Doctor was surprized he is still here. Sounds like he is definately a fighter and has a strong will to live, and wants to prove to everyone no matter what happens you can make it if you only believe. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Dad at this time. You need to be strong and keep believing that God is in control.
• United States
14 Sep 09
I will definitely include your family in my prayers. I never deal with lose very good , have lost most my family members at a very young age. I know how hard it is to deal with a parent in health thats struggling. I think crying is a way for us to release fear and stress but on the other hand you need to stay together and be strong suportive for your dad. I will be thinking about you
• United States
14 Sep 09
Hello good2go , I really do appreciate the Prayers. I spend the weekend with my Dad and I have tried my best to stay strong for him and not show my worry. Of course I broke down as soon as he left to go home. Thank you for thinking of me.