BONNIE BULLET, SASS 53118 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 A small prayer is requested. My Dad has been in the VA hospital since Friday with Afib. They are trying to stabilise him with meds and if that does not work, then a pacemaker. He is 86 and a WWII vet who fought in the South Pacific and is a war hero. And he is my hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Prayers it is, for a speedy recovery. Give him a hug and tell him Badger said, Thanks for everything. Those old guys are very special. God bless you and your whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Prayers up from Texas for you Dad for a great healing and for you and the rest of the family and friends for comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Fernando Slim, SASS #20521 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Prayers on the way. SFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 God bless your dad and his service!! Prayers are up for him and all.... GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Willy Dunkum, SASS # 61027 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Adding my prayers for your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Bonnie, May God give your Dad peace and comfort to you and Lefty. He will be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Shake you're Dad's hand for me too, and tell him "Thanks for all you did ! Prayers up from the land of snow and ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 A small prayer is requested. My Dad has been in the VA hospital since Friday with Afib. They are trying to stabilise him with meds and if that does not work, then a pacemaker. He is 86 and a WWII vet who fought in the South Pacific and is a war hero. And he is my hero. Hey Bonnie! Fortunately A-fib is usually pretty benign. Don't fear the pacemaker option. In my experience, the meds are often more undesirable. Wildcat and I will be thinking of you. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Prayers up for you and your Dad, Bonnie. God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Steel Duke Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Prayers up for your dad! BSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mace Bishop Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Prayers up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman T. Range, SASS #44722 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Prayers on the way. Roman T. Range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONNIE BULLET, SASS 53118 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks to all of you. Pop is now home. His breathing sounds so much better. They are going to keep him on ther meds. You are right Okie, I would have preferred the pacemaker, but the powers that be are going to try the meds. He will need to go in and have a full cardio work up done once a week for the next 4 weeks to track his progress. We have been planning a sage rat hunt for the beginning of May for a while and he is really looking forward to that, so he is looking ahead, which is a great thing. We are not out of the woods just yet, but it is so much better then it was Friday. Thank you my Sass family for you prsayers, i know it made a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Prayer, Up! For a member of The Greatest Generation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks to all of you. Pop is now home. His breathing sounds so much better. They are going to keep him on ther meds. You are right Okie, I would have preferred the pacemaker, but the powers that be are going to try the meds. He will need to go in and have a full cardio work up done once a week for the next 4 weeks to track his progress. We have been planning a sage rat hunt for the beginning of May for a while and he is really looking forward to that, so he is looking ahead, which is a great thing. We are not out of the woods just yet, but it is so much better then it was Friday. Thank you my Sass family for you prsayers, i know it made a difference. Good news, Bonnie. Wildcat says she sends a cyberhug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 My wife went through this just before Christmas. She's okay now except for some skin allergies related to one of her meds, but the doc is working on it. Blood tests weekly, EKG at the same time, one cardio conversion last week (the second one she's had), and a ridiculously restrictive diet. We're adapting. Prayers are on the way for your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Please add my prayers and my sincere thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raildog Pete, 57610 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Prayers up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thank your dad for his service . Prayers on the way Pard ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint McCloud 3103L Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Prayers for peace and complete healing... Wisdom, skill, and discernment for all of the medical staff... Understanding for all... You and Lefty take care... Vaya con Dios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Bonnie, still got you and your family in the list for the Trail Boss. Tell you Dad to keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONNIE BULLET, SASS 53118 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Well, Dad is back in the hospital again.Went in Saturday night. The meds don't seem to be working like they wanted them to. So they are now clearing him to make sure he doesn't have any blood clots. Once they are sure of that, they will try electrical shock to see if they can't get him back to normal. I'll be going up to see him shortly and get an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Bonnie, On my knees right now asking for healing,and strength for you and Lefty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Prayers for him and thanks for his service to our country Rye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONNIE BULLET, SASS 53118 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thank you very much. Looks like it will be about 10 days before they do the procedure. A couple of small clots were detected. They want to make sure he is clear before he has it. He hanging in there. He is breathing well now and is starting to get annoyed about all the blood tests, but his sense of humor is holding on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Come On Christmas Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Just got through praying for your dad, you, your family and the doctors caring for your hero. Shameless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosey N Sloe Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Prayers up, and give him our thanks also. Mosey N Sloe with his Posey N Towe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EL NEGRO GATO #8178 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Prayers up for your dad. May the good Lord guide his doctors & a speedy recovery ENG :FlagAm: :FlagAm: :FlagAm: :FlagAm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONNIE BULLET, SASS 53118 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Today's update: They sent Dad home today along with 7 oxgyen tanks (7, really?) a machine that he has named r2d2, (just a cepac machine) a ton of meds, and a daily visit from a nurse. Next step is a total pullmanary workup on the 19th. If he holds steady and the pullmanary test are ok, he will have his procedure on the 20th. He is hanging in there but is showing signs that he is getting tired of it all. He thinks it is overkill, but has promised me that he will continue to follow orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider Outlaw Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Offering prayers for your dad and for you. Thank him for all he has done for this wonderful country. I have suffered from recurring A-Fib since having a heart attack almost 9 years ago. It took a while for the docs to find the right medication for me, but once it was found I was surprised to realize how bad I had been feeling. Since I was put on the correct med for me, I've had only one episode of A-Fib and that was because I had been put on an extremely low dose of it. We upped the dosage and I've been fine ever since. OO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONNIE BULLET, SASS 53118 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 Thanks, Outrider. Actually Dad has done well considering he had quad by pass 27 years ago. Which is why I think they are getting agressive with treatment with the electric shock. Right now, he seems "put out" that a nurse is coming by the house daily. Told me that makes him feel old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone, SASS # 47578 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Howdy, Best wishes and a prayer for y'all. My dad, rest his soul, fought with the Marines in the South Pacific. These were brave men and deserve all we can do for them. May God bless y'all. Vaya con Dios, Keystone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Adding my prayers. Bonnie, your dad is our hero too. God bless, Birdgun Quail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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