Dad's toe got amputated
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
Perth, Australia
January 29, 2019 8:37am CST
If you have been following me then you'll understand all this.
I'm sorry I don't really feel like talking much. I do have notifications I know but I'm not in the mood to do them right now. So probably won't come back on here tonight after I post this.
To sum it up, I don't have Whooping Cough. Just Bronchitis.
But more importantly, Dad went to the doctors, then was highly suggested to go to the hospital. Nan ( his mum ) and I went with him. Got told it was best to have his big toe amputated.
Nan and I hugged and kissed him just before he went into surgery. I cried but I don't think my dad saw cause I turned away right after I hugged him. A nurse suggested we go home.
I rang the hospital not too long ago. She said he was fine. But I still cried again.
I know this could be worse. I'm grateful it's not a foot or leg. But obviously this would be weird to him. He was aware this was possible when he first found out he had diabetes which was when I was very little. But when the day comes for something like this to happen, though mentally prepared, it's still shocking.
I'm just sad for my dad. If I have it right, he will be there for 3 days which I prefer so doctors and nurses can monitor him.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
29 Jan 19
he will be fine... you should rest and be well. he needs your support and you have to be healthy.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
11 Feb 19
@VivaLaDani13 oohhh is he okay now. how did he take it? is he well now? how are you? are you okay now?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@Mavic123456 He is still in the hospital so he isn't 100% yet. But slowly....very slowly getting there I hope.
I am ok thank you. Besides my dad I have other issues going on but not sure what's going on with all that yet so best I can say is, is that I am just ok.
How are you?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@Nevena83 Yeah you are right about that. I am glad it's nothing like that. They are still trying to save his foot which I'm still worried about but so far I've heard about it having some improvements. So that's something positive to think about for now.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
11 Feb 19
@VivaLaDani13 I hope everything will be fine.
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
11 Feb 19
@VivaLaDani13 I have read today that the doctor noticed an improvement, let's hope for the best.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@LadyDuck I agree. I am sorry about his toe but I'm glad it's only been that. Still worried about his foot but happy to know there is some improvement there and that he is in the best place he could possibly be to return to good health.
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@RasmaSandra (80784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Feb 19
So sorry you are going through all of this. I can understand how it is hard. Prayers coming your way.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@RasmaSandra Thank you for understanding and for your support! Really appreciate it!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
29 Jan 19
Sorry to hear this. I suspect he doesn't need to be told that it could have been far worse if he'd continued to ignore it.
Use the time he is in hospital to recover from your own illness so you'll be better able to help him out when he comes home.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@WorDazza Yeah his mum has already had a few words with him but I have told her that there's no point now because what's done is done. We can not reverse this. Only thing we can do is move forward and be more aware of what needs to be done to never let this happen again.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@Shiva49 I am glad I don't have whooping cough either. That would have made the already awful mix of what's happening even more awful.
Thank you kindly.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
30 Jan 19
I pray for your dad and I hope he has a quick recovery. Your right though atleast it was just a toe and not an arm or leg. He can manage without one toe - it ma y seem weird but atleast he's still with you!
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
12 Feb 19
@VivaLaDani13 Your welcome, always hear for help and advice.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@Blondie2222 Thank you very kindly for your answer and support! Means a lot!
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
23 Feb 19
terribly sad news - hope he recovers ok soon
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
23 Feb 19
@arthurchappell Thank you very much. Me too.
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@JWMILLER (3275)
• Westmoreland, Tennessee
11 Feb 19
I am so very glad that it was not worse. Best of luck to you and your family.
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
30 Jan 19
@VivaLaDani13
I am sorry what happened to your Dad's toe. That is not fun. Bronchitis is not fun either. I am glad you found out what it is. Did you get antibiotics?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@Hannihar Thank you Hanni. And yeah I've already had my dose of antibiotics quite some time ago. I'm still dealing with a cough and coughing fits here and there but I am improving.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
12 Feb 19
@Hannihar He is doing ok thank you. They are just trying to save his foot because it's having some difficulties healing. But that seems to be doing ok too for now.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
12 Feb 19
@VivaLaDani13
I am so glad you are improving. So I read that your father's toe was amputated? How is he doing with one less toe?
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
13 Feb 19
So that pumping machine did not save him, at least it's his big toe only. Hope he recovers and can control his blood sugar level.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
13 Feb 19
@florelway That machine was placed onto his foot after the toe already was amputated. It's there to save the foot and thankfully so far, it's working. I'm hoping it will continue to improve his foot.
And thank you so much!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
29 Jan 19
Posts like these get me emotional, however here I am giving support in this hard time. I cannot imagine what losing a toe due to diabetes feels like nonetheless it must be hard for him. The best you can do is keep him company, and be by his side. I really hope that he feels better and finally get well. I am deeply sorry to hear this. God bless you and your dad.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@jvicentevalera I am sorry this post made you emotional but I really do appreciate you coming here and giving me your support as that means a lot to me.
Thank you so very much for your answer!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
12 Feb 19
@jvicentevalera Such a sweet answer and obviously you know how I feel since I am very close with my dad. Just thank you so much for being here for me during this time. Means a lot.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Feb 19
@VivaLaDani13 Anytime Dani. I love my dad I think as much as you love yours, and If he faced up something like your dad did, I would cry and feel down. It must not be easy to handle it, however I will be here to cheer you up, whenever I can. Stay strong!
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poor guy.@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@scarlet_woman Yeah it sucks. Just hoping his foot can get back to normal otherwise that will be next to go. 
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@marguicha (223795)
• Chile
5 Feb 19
I´m sorry! I had to read your other posts after I read the latest. I hope doctors stop the infection.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
31 Jan 19
I am sorry to hear about your dad. But like you said, sacrificing the toe to save his foot or leg was probably the best possible solution at this point. Watching the condition of your toes and feet is always a big deal for people with diabetes. I hope he makes a speedy recovery!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Feb 19
@moffittjc Yeah I told my Nan not too long ago that I'd rather a limb than his life.
Thank you kindly Jeff!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Jan 19
Oh Dani I am so sorry to hear this. I can understand you feeling sad and it will be an adjustment for your Dad but he will get through this because he has such wonderful support from you. Take care of yourself and I wish your Dad n speedy recovery and adjustment. 
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