My grandfather

[wyckdblyss]

I hate to have to ask, but my family needs more healing energy...

We had to put my Grandfather in the hospital almost two weeks ago...complications from Diabetes. His reading at the ER was over 800, and was going into renal failure. Wednesday we found out they are going to have to amputate his leg (above the knee), we thought they were going to do this yesterday...turns out he has had a pretty big stroke (within the last couple days), so they can't do it yet. Apparantly he has alot of little clots in his brain that is causing him to have mini strokes too, so all they can do is give him pain meds until it calms down so they can do the surgery. I finally got to go see him yesterday, and he did not remember me being there. Then last night, he got really aggitated and would not calm down for the nurses so my mom had to go up to the hospital to see if she could get him to calm down. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers, I know he will never be the same again, and I am not asking for that...I just want him to finish out his time peacefully and the strokes to come to an end.

Thank you all in advance.

[Hausfrau Monica]

Prayers are on their way for you and yours for calm and patience

[Lady Lil]

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Blessed be.

[Baroness de Vale]

Prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family!

[Lady Guinevere]

I will be praying for you and yours.  So sorry to hear this.

[irish]

Prayers and good thoughts are being sent your way.
Keep strong!
irish

[wyckdblyss]

Just wanted to let you all know how PawPaw is doing. He had surgery on Monday afternoon and it went well. He is still not completely awake from anestesia (sp) yet though. The dr. says that they are not worried about that, because with his age, it is expected. They took his leg from above the knee, and say that the tissue from there up is still in good shape. Not sure if they are going to try for a fake leg or not...I am thinking not. He did have an acute stroke last week and several mini strokes, so he is not doing well in that aspect...his memory is pretty shot and he does not seem to recognize people most of the time. They had to put in a feeding tube yesterday, because he is not eating, so that has us a little worried...but it is kind of hard to eat when you sleep all the time. Other than that, I really don't know much else, I have not been up to see him since last week...not able to take the baby up. Anyway, I will let you all know more when I hear something else. Thank you all again for your prayers, energy and support.

[Lady Lil]

Thanks for keeping us posted, I'm still sending prayers, engery, support, and hugs to you and your family.

[Rani Zemirah]

Keeping your grandfather, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.  Hugs

[lordwriothsley]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time wckydblyss. Please continue to keep us posted on how your grandpa is doing lass.

[wyckdblyss]

PawPaw, is now at a point where he is not really responding to people. He will occassionally open his eyes, but he does not know anyone and does not remember anything. We are currently waiting to hear the results of some tests they ran...will let you all know more when I find out.

[Rani Zemirah]

I'm so sorry to hear this, hon.  I'm glad he has his family around him, and can feel all the love and support you're giving him.  I'll continue praying for healing, and comfort... for all of you.  Take care of yourself. 

[wyckdblyss]

Thank you so very much for your love and support...I don't know what I would do if I did not have my extended family on the forum. Love you all!!!!

[lordwriothsley]

Oh honey I am so sorry to hear this. Please know that you and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers at this time m'lady.

[wyckdblyss]

Morning all,

Just wanted to let you know...the decision has been made to put PawPaw into Hospice. The dr. told Mom yesterday, that there is nothing else they can do for him. They also said that he will continue to have strokes...he has apparently had another one on the left side. He has lost his speech ability, and they are still having trouble getting him to respond. So, they are going to set up for a Liason to come talk to Mom & Granny about it all, and figure out where they are going to send him.