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Lenny

Lenny

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My Dad, who taught me to turn at an early age, who I labored alongside for half of my adult life, suffered another stroke today. He had a stroke at age 59 that left his left arm and hand somewhat limited. He is now 79. Today's has affected his other side.
Once to the ER it was quickly determined that it was a clot. We gave permission for the administering of the recommended treatment, a drug to help break up the clot. It was well within the 3 hr. "window of opportunity" .... But ... THEY GAVE HIM THE WRONG DRUG!

He has now been transfered to Eastern Maine Med.
Hasn't been able to speak. Can't move or see from the right side.
All we can do now is wait. And Pray!

Don't ever pass up an opportunity to tell the ones close to you that you Love them!
 
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Lenny are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
 
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Lenny I feel your pain in regards to incorrect meds. You share wisdom that we all need to be reminded of because in the end we never know when its our time. Never pass up a chance to say I love you I'm proud of you or I enjoy you. Thanks for the reminder I must go tell my daughter all these things. I'm praying for you and your dad
 
Our prayers are with you, your Dad and family. God Bless you. If you need anything at all, please let us know.
 
Our prayers

My Dad passed away from a heart attack in 1992. For several years before that he had experienced mini-strokes.

One of my greatest joys and memories is that a month before my Dad passed away I chose to take an early retirement from USPS. During that month I got to spend more time with my Dad than we had experienced in years. I take that time as God's blessing on me and my Dad. Nothing can ever take away the memories of that one month.

Lenny, you are right on target. Enjoy the time you have with those you love and let them know of your love. There are no guarantees.

Lenny, you and all your family will be in our prayers.
 
Praying for your Dad and your family. I am truly sorry for the events and only pray that God can and will work them out for the best.
 
I'm really sorry to hear this, my friend. I know first hand about the very special bond with "woodworking" father and mentor. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
 
Lenny, so sorry to hear of your father's problems. Our prayers are with you and yours. God bless you all and hold you close during this time of stress. Always say I love you.

Charles
 
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Lenny, you and your family will be in my thoughts......Wrong medication????
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Yes, after arriving in the ER they ran some tests to determine if it was a bleeding stroke or a clot. It was quickly determined that it was a clot. We had to ok the treatment which consisted of a drug (?) that would be given 20% initially the rest over the next hour. (as best as I understood it)
This drug we were told was very effective in these cases if given in the 3 hour window of opportunity. It had been a little over an hour when they started the shot/IV. Two hours later they were appologizing for giving him the treatment for a heart attack by mistake. This drug COULD offer some help except that the dosage they gave was for the first "correct" drug.

I just got home from 2nd day in the ICU. Prognosis is rather bleak, but we are trying to remain positive.
 
I am so sorry to hear about what has happened to your Dad! I will hope and pray for the best outcome for him.

Scott.
 
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers. I hope that tomorrow brings better news.
 
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