Another Update on Dad

@porwest (79161)

United States

February 22, 2024 7:35pm CST

So, the word on the street is that he will have a triple bypass surgery. That will be on Tuesday. He will be in Cape Girardeau on Monday night the day before at the Auburn Suites hotel. I will head there on Monday night and spend some time with him and book a room through Wednesday night. That way I can spend some time with him before the surgery and be there when he wakes up. The surgery is supposed to take about 4 or 5 hours. My sister is going to meet me there too as well on Tuesday. It's a little bit more money than I want to spend, but my Dad is worth it of course. I will post about how things go.

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@kareng (56758)

• United States

23 Feb

Prayers for a successful surgery and recovery for your dad! And safe travels for you!

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

Thank you. Much appreciated on all counts.

@MarieCoyle (30659)

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23 Feb

I hope it all goes well. I’m sure you and your sister coming will mean so much.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

It will mean a lot to him for sure. I wish my sister would come the night before to visit with him BEFORE the surgery, but she will be coming to see him AFTER the surgery.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

24 Feb

@MarieCoyle I just feel like she's going to have a hard time dealing with it if something happens in surgery and she didn't see him before it. But of course, it's her choice.

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@MarieCoyle (30659)

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24 Feb

@porwest Yes, I am sure it would mean a lot to your Dad if she came before and he knew she was there, and you could offer your support together. It won't be an easy time for anyone, and a long recovery ahead for your Dad. But I know that you know that.

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@FourWalls (63291)

• United States

23 Feb

Praying for your dad.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

Thank you. I really do appreciate that.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40846)

• United States

23 Feb

I will sure be praying for a successful outcome. I know everything is so expensive these days, but you'll be glad you spent this time with your dad.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

25 Feb

Money well spent for sure, and honestly, as your comment suggests, priceless.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40846)

• United States

25 Feb

@porwest Some things in life can't be bought with money. Any news other than waiting for Tuesday?

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

26 Feb

@1creekgirl None so far. I guess we will have dinner Monday night. I would thought he would have had to fast longer before the surgery. But he says they told him midnight and he goes in at 530am for the surgery. I hope he didn't get that wrong.

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@noni1959 (9920)

• United States

23 Feb

Prayers for his successful surgery.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

Thank you very much. I am sure it will go well and he will pull through, but you just never know.

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@NJChicaa (116635)

• United States

23 Feb

I hope it all goes well.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

Thank you. I am sure he will pull through, but you just never know.

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Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (81556)

• Onaway, Michigan

23 Feb

I hope things go well for your dad and the surgery goes well

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

Fingers crossed. I am hoping we get to have at least another ten good years and that this surgery helps improve his quality of life, which right now is not so good.

@Aquitaine24 (11665)

• San Jose, California

23 Feb

Well, good luck to him.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

24 Feb

Thank you very much for that.

Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36759)

• Toccoa, Georgia

23 Feb

Prayers and best wishes that your Dad has a successful surgery.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36759)

• Toccoa, Georgia

25 Feb

@porwest Many years ago, my Dad had a quadruple bypass and did well. He is still alive today at age 86.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

25 Feb

Thank you very much. I am sure he will be fine, but you tend to worry when it is something major like this. Stopping his heart. Separating his ribcage. Yeesh.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

26 Feb

@LeaPea2417 VERY glad to hear that.

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@RasmaSandra (74934)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

23 Feb

I will keep your dad in my prayers and hope all will be well, I am sure the Lord and Guardian Angels will be standing by, Many blessings and all the best to you and your family,

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

24 Feb

Thank you very much. I appreciate that more than you know.

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@Marilynda1225 (80671)

• United States

27 Feb

Prayers that all goes well with your dad's surgery

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@Marilynda1225 (80671)

• United States

27 Feb

@porwest we do have a very strong support group here especially during times like this.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

1 Mar

@Marilynda1225 We really do. It's a lot of good people here.

@porwest (79161)

• United States

27 Feb

Thank you very much. I really do appreciate that. We have such a strong and supportive community here. I never take that for granted. Even some om my enemies are likely to chime in. lol

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (311055)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

23 Feb

My prayers will be with your father. I'm glad you're going to be there with him.

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@just4him (311055)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

23 Feb

@porwest No, you don't. I'm glad you'll be there for and with him.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

24 Feb

@just4him It means a lot to him.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

Thank you. Yeah, I am a little disappointed that my sister is going to wait until Tuesday after the surgery to visit with him. But it is what it is. I am sure he will pull through, but with open heart surgery you just never know.

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@JudyEv (328823)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb

Sending prayers and positive vibes on all accounts. Your Dad will really appreciate having you and your sister there.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

24 Feb

My only regret is that my sister won't see him until after the surgery. Anything can happen, so I hope it's not too late. But it will mean a lot to him, I am sure, to see us when he can after the surgery is done.

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24 Feb

all things are possible.only believe..God is our great healer..

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

24 Feb

Thank you. I appreciate that.

@GardenGerty (158304)

• United States

23 Feb

I hope things go well and you are wise to spend time with him both before and after. It will give you more of the "big picture".

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

Yeah, I think spending some time with him the night before is very important. You just never know. I am sure he will pull through, but anything can happen of course.

@sjvg1976 (41134)

• Delhi, India

23 Feb

Prayers for your dad.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

Thank you. I really do appreciate that.

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@Aquitaine24 (11665)

• San Jose, California

23 Feb

Lovely family portrait.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

Thank you. Left to right is my niece, my sister, my niece's son Geno and my Dad.

@LindaOHio (161375)

• United States

23 Feb

That's good that you will be there. I hope that everything goes smoothly for him.

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@porwest (79161)

• United States

23 Feb

I am sure he will pull through, but of course with something major like this, you worry.

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@Happy2BeMe (99376)

• Canada

23 Feb

Prayers for your Dad. Nice that you and your sister will be there with him before and after surgery.

@dya80dya (34806)

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23 Feb

I hope everything goes well.