Blackwater 53393 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Prayers continue!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I told my wife about him and think and pray for him daily, especially during moments when I hurt from my bypass which is all the time. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 Just got word that they removed the pump. They're going to start to wean him off the sedation next and, at some point, take out the breathing tube. So far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Still standing up on my knees for the man, and for yourself as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 How is he today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 On 2/7/2023 at 7:17 PM, Doc Shapiro said: Just got word that they removed the pump. They're going to start to wean him off the sedation next and, at some point, take out the breathing tube. So far so good. How is he doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Trigger Mike said: How is he doing? They've reduced him down to one sedation med, but he's still out and intubated. Hopefully not much longer before they can remove the breathing help and let him come around. Every time they reduce the sedation he gets agitated due to the tube into his lungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I bet he does. Praying for him and you. Thankfully they took my tube out early because I am resistant to anesthesia and woke up 2 hours earlier than they planned . I could feel it and didn’t like it but they went ahead and took it out 3 hours earlier than planned but I imagine I’m much younger than your dad. they kept my dad sedated for the same reason when he had a bypass in his 70s. He fretted over the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Doc Shapiro said: They've reduced him down to one sedation med, but he's still out and intubated. Hopefully not much longer before they can remove the breathing help and let him come around. Every time they reduce the sedation he gets agitated due to the tube into his lungs. Great news. It may be only a small step forward, but it's a step forward. Sort of like climbing the slip face of a sand dune, you might not gain much with each step, but eventually those small steps get you to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Some good news, Doc!! We’re still pulling for the both of ya’s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 He's now off the nitic oxide. Drains from the lungs have been removed. Goal is to get him off the ventilator by Monday. Small steps in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Louis Suomi SASS #31905 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Prayers up for your father's healing. STL Suomi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Still standing up on my knees for your father and for yourself as well! I have memories of being conscious on the vent and yes that damned tube (not that tube, that damned tube!) is well beyond aggravating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleshoe Bill SASS #67022 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Prayers continue from this end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 No new news. In this case, that's a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Any updates for us Doc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Any updates for us Doc? Unfortunately not. They’re going really slow. Hoping for some good news tomorrow or Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I'll keep him in my prayers. Treasure the time you have with him and all your loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 I know you've all been waiting for an update. I just got a text from my brother. They have removed the breathing tube and dad is conscious. He can't really talk yet, but wants to go home. Numbers are getting better every day. Best news in a month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Still praying and glad he is improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 As a followup, thank you all for the support. Very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 Hi folks. Dad is off all of the big life support machinery. He's got a feeding tube, and is on dialysis. Apparently normal for such a long hospital stay and all the time on sedation. He's sleeping a lot, but still improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Good to hear!! Still sending prayers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizPete Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 God bless him. And y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Good to hear he is off the vent! So many folks go on them and never come off. Shows your Dad is a fighter! Prayers Continue that he will be home soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Rich SASS #42157 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Doc, just to let you know, my Prayers have been with you and your family. Thanks for all the updates, and continued Prayers. WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Thanks for the support, but the time is nigh. Dad has been moved to palliative care. There's nothing left that can be done. He has a DNR, but they can't unplug the machines due to religious requirements. It's up to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Still prayin Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Prayers for a peaceful passage and comfort for all your family and his friends! May you all find joy and love in his memory when you remember!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 O Almighty God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray to You for Your servant whose sickness is bringing him to the end of his earthly life. You are the God whose only-begotten Son taught us that not even the smallest sparrow can fall without Your knowledge, and that You hold all creation in Your merciful arms. Look upon Your servant and allow this illness to be for the death only of those things which are the result of evil and sin. Let his thoughts be quieted with the peace and confidence of his final deliverance into the fullness of Your love. Keep his soul and body pure, and sanctify them during the time he remains among us, that on the last day he may be raised up with all Your saints to live with You in never ending glory. For to You belong praise and worship, to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Doc Shapiro said: Thanks for the support, but the time is nigh. Dad has been moved to palliative care. There's nothing left that can be done. He has a DNR, but they can't unplug the machines due to religious requirements. It's up to him. So sorry Doc. I wish I had some profound comforting words but I don't. We all have to ride over the ridge soon or late. A little over a year ago my sister's husband died of pneumonia secondary to Covid. He wasn't on a vent, but it got so bad he couldn't take the O2 mask off long enough to eat, could barely drink a bit. He finally said enough is enough, called the family, when they got there he ripped the mask of and expired a couple minutes later. I hope is journey is peaceful. Gonna talk to The Boss pretty quick, will lift up him and your family. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Thanks everyone. Dad had a great run and affected everyone around him in a positive way. I can only hope to live up to his example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Prayers up for peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Prayers up Doc for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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