Another Update on Dad
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (110045)
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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@MarieCoyle (50062)
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23 Feb 24
I hope it all goes well. I’m sure you and your sister coming will mean so much. 
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@porwest (110045)
• United States
24 Feb 24
@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 (50062)
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24 Feb 24
@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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@1creekgirl (44171)
• United States
23 Feb 24
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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@1creekgirl (44171)
• United States
25 Feb 24
@porwest Some things in life can't be bought with money. Any news other than waiting for Tuesday?
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@porwest (110045)
• United States
26 Feb 24
@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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@LeaPea2417 (38626)
• Toccoa, Georgia
23 Feb 24
Prayers and best wishes that your Dad has a successful surgery.
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@LeaPea2417 (38626)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Feb 24
@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 (110045)
• United States
28 Sep
It was a valuable moment, but I remember it being such a weird feeling being with him, essentially saying our goodbyes the night before the surgery. I was still a bit angry my sister couldn't make the time for something I felt was EXTREMELY important, but some people count their priorities differently.
Either way, of course, he made it through, and those goodbyes turned into a new beginning.
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@RasmaSandra (90248)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Feb 24
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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@Marilynda1225 (86682)
• United States
27 Feb 24
Prayers that all goes well with your dad's surgery
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@Marilynda1225 (86682)
• United States
27 Feb 24
@porwest we do have a very strong support group here especially during times like this.
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@porwest (110045)
• United States
1 Mar 24
@Marilynda1225 We really do. It's a lot of good people here.
@GardenGerty (166156)
• United States
23 Feb 24
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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@Tina30219 (82967)
• Onaway, Michigan
23 Feb 24
I hope things go well for your dad and the surgery goes well
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@LindaOHio (204416)
• United States
23 Feb 24
That's good that you will be there. I hope that everything goes smoothly for him.
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