Okay - I think the worst is over. I think.Let's give you guys an update on where we WERE - and now where we ARE.
When last you heard, my dad was getting a little better. Well later that day, he had extreme confusion, and was taken back to his local ER. They did a CAT scan on his head, chest, and abdomen. I was told around 9pm that he'd had a massive stroke. Similar to one he had 7 years ago. They shipped him to Oklahoma City (90 minutes away) to the hospital with the neurologist. That was Wednesday.
Wednesday night around midnight, the neurologist called me. He did NOT have a stroke. The Cat scan showed the old stroke. There was no neurological explanation for his confusion. However, he still has pneumonia, and a problem in his belly. He was referring him to an internist.
Thursday evening I got a call from my mother. The internist says there's also no pneumonia, but the confusions was caused by the previous hospital messing up his meds royally, including his blood sugar (adding a contra indicated drug for bypass patients to his existing insulin regimin had his sugars at 30 at one point). But they're still watching his bowel for problems, which he had in October. Might be another surgery. Might not.
My mother is back at home, and has no way to get there because she doesn't drive on the highway. And refuses to try. So she'll rely on neighbors to drive her.
Things are crazy at work so I CAN'T go there right now.
And who knows what different loop today will bring.
I haven't been sleeping well. But I have been eating well - I've stayed away from what happened on Tuesday, and am only up like half a pound this week. Which is good considering.
I haven't hit the gym, but I plan on a long workout tomorrow.
And I'm not angry at myself. I'm allowing myself to deal with this and get the extra sleep I need to deal and cope. The big question is - what happens AFTER this hospital? Can he go back to work? Does he want to? Do we work on closing things up and moving them here? And will I survive that? LOL
Anyhow - I want to thank all of you for your continued support and love - whether it's through comments or e-mails. And special mention to Dana, yet again, for making me feel GREAT with an e-mail.
I'll be back to normal soon guys - I just know it.
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Oh Jonathan, you made me cry again :O) Hang in there, it will get better! Sounds like you are doing great considering all that is going on! I'm glad they have a handle on what is going on with your Dad and he seems to be in much better hands!! I will keep you in my thoughts!!
Dana
Wow! Jonathan, be sure to breathe...get some sleep, control the food and exercise when it is possible. Take care of the most important first...your health being at the top of the list. Get your dad home then worry about the AFTER questions. Good luck...thoughts, prayers, good mojo, being sent your way!
One day at a time, my friend... just as you've been doing it. You've been doing so all along with your exercise, now you're having to do it with your personal life even more so than the exercise. That's ok... I KNOW you will get through this, not a doubt in my mind. Just remember, the Bean will be proud of his or her dad not just for making the commitment to stay around longer by becoming healthier, but also for being so committed in so many ways to your loved ones. It's easy to forget, but you're doing all of this stuff because you've got so much love for your family, including BUT NOT ONLY LIMITED TO the Bean.
You might be a bigger man than you'd like to be at the moment, my friend (believe me, it's a feeling that I can and do sympathize with), but the one thing that you'll NEVER EVER reduce the size of, nor would you ever want to, is the GIANT heart you have that's filled with your love for your family.
Be smart, be safe, be well, and through this all, Keep Moving Forward, day by day, in every way.
Gosh! I am so sorry for all that you guys have been through! Sounds horrible! Blood Sugars of 30 are no fun at all. That would cause me to be confused all by itself!
My triathlon is TOMORROW!!! Hopefully I will finish! That is my goal...to start...and finish!
Hi Jon!
I hope that everything works out for your Mom and Dad. Sounds like life is very stressful right now. Those are the times that really challenge us and our commitement to our goals. Just remember that exercise does actually help reduce stress.
Please take care of yourself and Amber.
WOW!!! Regardless of what you think you are doing way this time around. I am proud of you. Well I hope they get a handle on the blood sugars, that is just aweful.
What you can do now is learn from all of this and do the only thing you can do..... Keep Moving Forward!
A rollercoaster ride for sure. I've been where you are with both of my parents - one doctor says one thing, the other another and I swear they forget that they can talk to each other and read the chart! Stay calm and check in as often as you can - that will help you feel like you have a connection and a hand in making sure things are being taken care of.
Relax, rest and take care of yourself so you don't get sick from the stress!
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