Forum MVP Tea Posted February 2, 2012 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 My Father-In-Law had open-heart surgery last week. While the surgery on his heart was successful, the doctor told us this morning that it is likely that he suffered a stroke during his recovery from the surgery. He is experiencing paralysis on his right side and has suffered significant cognitive impairment - the hosptial fears that it happened right after surgery and that it went untreated for 48 hours. He has been in restraints for the last 2 days and the ICU has him on suicide-watch. If this wasn't bad enough, he has been separated from his wife and she has just decided that she cannot handle the situation and is moving back east. He had left his wife on his bank accounts and we also just learned that she has taken what little money he had left. We are scrambling to come up with a plan to care for him and not getting much support from the rest of the family. What a nightmare. I NEED for everyone to pass on HEALING vibes and prayers that he somehow comes out of this. Please help me and my wife find the strength to get through this devistating event. Peace to you all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP bs69 Posted February 2, 2012 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am terribly sorry to hear about your predicament. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted February 2, 2012 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Sending love and prayers for strength and peace! Faith leads us through...we may not know where it takes us but there is a road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedbert Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 So sorry to hear about this. Sending positive vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher44 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Oh man, am I sad to hear about this. Any invasive surgery has risks that even the best surgeons can't avoid altogether, and strokes are unfortunately one of those. Adding to his physical issues is the emotional trauma brought on by his ex-wife's behavior, and he will obviously need major care in his recovery on both fronts. May you and your wife find the strength to get him through this ordeal as quickly as humanly possible, and that you end up getting help from some of your extended family. ((((((((( Healing Vibes )))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Evangeline Posted February 2, 2012 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 So sorry to hear about all this trouble. Poor man. Sending all good and healing vibes his way, and yours too. You are a good son-in-law!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP cm_hayden Posted February 2, 2012 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Karma for his wife, and my thoughts and prayers for you Tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumz Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Wow sorry to hear.....Hope everything works out for you and your family. )))))))))))))))))Healing Vibes((((((((((((((((( ((((((((Your Father-in-law, You and your Family)))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Herdygerdy Posted February 3, 2012 Advisory Board Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 So sorry to hear about the whole shitty situation.. Sending my best to everyone involved!! Healing vibes do work my friend!! Keep the faith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tea Posted February 3, 2012 Author Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks for all of the support everyone - I think it is making a difference. While there are some tough days ahead, yesterday was a better one. My Father-in-Law remains in the ICU but it appears that the suicide watch may be lifted today. He had more lucid moments and it looks like he is trying to fight more than he has up until this point. Some of the other family members look to be stepping up if for no other reason than I will not let them sit on the sidelines. We are developing a plan of action that will give him the rehabilitation that he needs as well as a support system that will comfort his broken spirit. Please continue send the positive energy that will keep him on the road to recovery and sustain the people that will need the strength to support him. Remember to hug your loved ones just a little bit tighter and try not don't get caught up in the drama of life - it distracts us from the things that are truly important. Peace and love to everyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher44 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Glad to hear he is doing a little better, and I will keep him in my thoughts. I think it is admirable of you to be the ringleader in this process, voluntarily, or not. Sometimes you just have to pick up the ball and run with it, especially when those around you seem to not know how to handle the situation. And you are so right about not letting petty issues distract us from being closer to those we love and care about... it is way too easy to distance yourself from people in our lives who we are frustrated with, or who may have offended us from time to time. Again, may strength carry you and your wife through this time. Topher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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