MesquiteMan
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First, for those who sent up a prayer or thought good thoughts for my dad, I sincerely appreciate it. It appears it worked, at least for the time being! Earlier this week, the Drs. said this was most likely it since he was not responding to the antibiotics. Then, on Tuesday evening, the Dr. decided to make one last ditch effort and try a different antibiotic. He really did not think it would work but wanted to know that he did everything he could.
Well, Wednesday evening, his x-ray looked better. Then today, they said it was much better. They think the pneumonia is under control. He does have pulmonary edema due to congestive heart failure so they have him on drugs for that. All in all, thing look brighter. It does not look like it is time yet.
Tonight, we brought him home from the hospital. Of course he is really weak and only wants to sleep but he was really happy to be home. He came home with oxygen and my mom has some help with Home Health coming every few days to check on things.
This has taken a tremendous load off of everyone. Thinking that your dad is going to die any day has been real stressful. I did not feel depressed but I also did not have the drive to do much of anything. Last night, after the news of improvement, I worked in the shop for the first time in 10 days. Now I am way behind but life does seem brighter for the time being anyway. We know that his time is short and we will have to go through this again, but for now, we have a deprive.
Thank you again, for all your comments and PMs of support. I really means a lot to me!
Well, Wednesday evening, his x-ray looked better. Then today, they said it was much better. They think the pneumonia is under control. He does have pulmonary edema due to congestive heart failure so they have him on drugs for that. All in all, thing look brighter. It does not look like it is time yet.
Tonight, we brought him home from the hospital. Of course he is really weak and only wants to sleep but he was really happy to be home. He came home with oxygen and my mom has some help with Home Health coming every few days to check on things.
This has taken a tremendous load off of everyone. Thinking that your dad is going to die any day has been real stressful. I did not feel depressed but I also did not have the drive to do much of anything. Last night, after the news of improvement, I worked in the shop for the first time in 10 days. Now I am way behind but life does seem brighter for the time being anyway. We know that his time is short and we will have to go through this again, but for now, we have a deprive.
Thank you again, for all your comments and PMs of support. I really means a lot to me!
