More prayers for Dad please

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

Hi all,

My dad needs some more prayers please....

He'll be having surgery tomorrow.
He is having a catheter placed into his abdominal cavity (peritoneal cavity) for this dialysis machine that we can bring home & hook dad up to at night, so that he can have the dialysis done while sleeping, it's called CCPD (continuous cycling paritoneal dialysis). The incison takes about 2-3 weeks to heal completely, and they will be training dad & mom on the machine, my brother & I will also learn the basics. After he is healed and is trained, he and the machine will be allowed to come home - about a month (happy happy joy joy :grin: ). The shunt in his arm now will remain there in case something goes wrong.

The main thing the doctors are worried about is the chance of peritonitis..... if dad happens to get it...in his weak state.... he could.....well I don't want to go there :ball: They are also not sure how much longer he has... :ball: :ball: so with this machine he can be home with the family where he should be, wants to be & where he will be the happiest.

As most of you know he's been in the nursing home since he fell back in May, he was getting better,walking, doing rehad, but took a turn for the worst when he fell again and messed up his shoulder.
The nursing home sucks big time.... only giving him a 900 calorie diet, he can't go outside (they have called him litter while waiting outside for my mom :af: ) there are no activites for him to get involved in, so with all of that......
My dad is not the same man he was when he went in, which I'm having a hard time with..... he didn't know who I was when I first walked in to see him the other day. :( :( took him about 5mins to figure it out.

So if y'all wonderful folks could add dad to your prayer list I would be greatful.

Thanks,
Beth


P.S. I have been informed NOT to change our plans for Salem.
Dad told mom....."you tell that daughter of ours to go have fun & race"

[GSX-PKV]

We will keep you and your Dad in our thought s and prayers. Paul

[71GSX455-4SPD]

Really sorry to hear that, Beth. I know what it's like to see the man you always thought of as the toughest guy in the world when you were a kid get weak. It sucks, plain and simple. :(

Prayers heading your way...

[GS Shari]

You know your dad is in our prayers and thoughts, as well as your mom and the rest of yous guys. You all are going to need strength and faith to get through all of this.

And you know you can call for anything, anytime.....


Shari (and Loyd)

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

Just a quick update... I'm to lazy to edit my post LOL

Dad's surgery is have moved to Thursday......

Now for a bit of good news....
Since the surgery is not until Thursday & he was already signed out of the nursing home..... guess where he is.........
That's right he's HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I watched him make a big ol' turkey sandwich after we got him in the house & settled. He had the biggest grin on his face and just kept saying how wonderful it was to be home. He'll be home until Thursday after dialysis, then I guess they will take him for the surgery.... not sure.

Thanks all,
Beth

[GoldBoattail455]

Beth,
Your father has my prayers and my families' prayers too. :)

[SmittyDawg]

So if y'all wonderful folks could add dad to your prayer list I would be greatful.

Thanks,
Beth




You can count on it, Beth. You try to have some fun in Salem, and we'll keep the prayers rolling!

[rex362]

Our prayers are with you and your family...

[MR.BUICK]

Prayers coming from Iowa!

[Floydsbuick]

Prayers from here as well. See youns Sunday 8:00am!!!!!

[Stage1 Jeff]

prayers from central kansas for you and your family!!!

[462CID]

I'm wondering how things went. Hoping for good news :)

[GSMAG]

Prayers on the way from AZ. Let us know how it goes tomorrow.

[Johnno]

Beth, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope for the best for you and yours. Johnno.

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

Hey All,
Dad had his surgery on Thursday everything went well with 1 minor thing, where the tube for the new dialysis machine is, is right where his belt buckel sits, so I guess he'll have to switch to suspenders.

He's home resting, he's very weak. He has to sleep sitting up because he has a hard time breathing when he lays down.

They are waiting the full 2 weeks for him to heal before they start his training, the doctors are very worried about his chance of infection.

His spirits are up, but not as much as I had hoped for...
I know he's getting tired... :(

Beth

[GS Shari]

You always have prayers from Loyd and I - even without asking. The same with anything else you need.

Keeping him in our thoughts, too.....


Shari

[Greg Schmelzer]

Beth, know that we are praying here for your Dad. He is mentioned in the same breath as mine.

[Stage1 Jeff]

beth, my prayers are continuing non- stop

[Carl Rychlik]

Beth-our prayers will never stop.

I hope your father is progressing and feeling better.

[Greg Schmelzer]

Beth, know that my prayers have been doubled.

Don't forget to take care of yourself and your Mom, too. You guys need strength as well!!

[Keith Seymore]

Prayers lifted up.

I have an idea of what you are going through; my Dad has been up and down for a couple years now. His back is messed up (he's been "back halfed" twice already) and he's got an elbow that won't heal which is preventing a third back surgery....

Well, enough about that. Hang in there!

K

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

Prayers lifted up.

I have an idea of what you are going through; my Dad has been up and down for a couple years now. His back is messed up (he's been "back halfed" twice already) and he's got an elbow that won't heal which is preventing a third back surgery....

Well, enough about that. Hang in there!

K

Keith, your dad is in my prayers also.

A quick update...

Dad has had some set backs, 1) the stupid doctor put the tube in the wrong spot. 2) the stupid doctor used the wrong tubing, so if dad would have hooked himself up to the machine, he would leak fluids all over... and, we will NOT be paying that doctors bill & he knows it..3) Dad got an infection in his arm - from a needle used to draw blood, to make matters worst, it's the same arm he injured when he fell in the nursing home and the same arm he has his regular dialysis shunt in. The incision is still weeping a bit and had slight signs of infection.
They were going to do surgery again on dad, but the decided not to, some how they switched the tubing without cutting dad again, which to me is a good thing, not sure dad could handle being knocked out again.

He is home, his spirits seem to be getting better, but he is still very, very weak, he has completely lost use of his legs and his one "good" arm is getting weaker.
I'll be taking him to the doctor today, to get an MRI done on his "bad" arm.


Thank you all again for your thoughts & prayers.

Beth

[GS Shari]

Praying hard, sweetie - you know that!

Our Buick family is awesome!


Shari

[wildcat1562]

Stay at it Beth
let us know how it goes today
i'll say an extra prayer on the side for you and your family
Greg

[71GSX455-4SPD]

I can't believe the screw-ups with the doctor! You must be outraged! :rant:

Take care of him and know he's in all of our prayers.

[Eric Schmelzer]

Beth, Sorry to here of the setbacks. Just know that we are all pulling for your dad to get well. His having good spirits will help.

[slowride66]

prayrers to you and yours good luck i hope all goes well


SR66 :(

[SS-TRUCK]

I don't know you or your dad, but my prayers are certainly with all of you. I have been in a similar situation twice and I understand the pain you are sufferin. God bless and good luck.

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

Hey all,
I figured I should/would do a quick update.

Dad is home (again) and has the machine with him, he is not on the renial (sp?) diet anymore, so he can eat more of what he enjoys and hopefully put on some weight.

He had to go back to the hospital to have his shunt removed, they wanted it to stay in but he got such a bad infection in his arm it had to come out.

They picked up a hoist of sorts to get dad in & out of bed and in & out of his wheelchair, which makes it easier on mom.

Oh and we found them a van... it's a.........yikes... Dodge... :Dou: BUT... it has a wheelchair ramp, lift & lock downs, so it's perfect for what they need.

Thanks again for all the prayers, they help lots.
Beth

[GS Shari]

Still praying for you all, and if you need help in any way, just give a shout.

But then you knew that....



Shari

[Stage1 Jeff]

my prayers are still coming beth!! i hope he gets better very soon
"yikes:...a Dodge?? remember...my truck is a Dodge too :)
if it's a 318,or 360, will get pretty good mileage

[GoldBoattail455]

Beth,

I will continue praying for him. My dad had the same thing in his arm, and later on his chest. He got an infection also, i think everyone gets an infectino but its one of those things that needs to go in.

[APVGS]

Hey Beth.My thoughts are with you.Chin up.Later,Tony.

[3shields]

Beth,

Wishing you and your family the best. You are all in our prayers also. Please let us know if there is any way we can help out at all.

John

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

Thanks again all for the thoughts & prayers...

I got a call about lunch time yesterday... Dad's back in the hospital this time in ICU :(
He was having trouble breathing and his body just started to puff up... I'm starting to not like this new machine, they just can't seem to get it programed right. Instead of it leaving 500ml in him the machine took out 500 and left in approx. 2000 in him... that's NOT good. All of the toxins were still in him, and because of that his carbon minoxide (I can't spell) level in his blood was sky high & cause him to see & hear things that were not there.
His blood sugar level was also 1500 at one point yesterday, the lowest they had gotten it was 600...those numbers are way to high...but they say that is from this mega infection in his arm.
They did some tests last night & one came back showing a blood clot in his lungs, but dad's nurse told mom & I that sometimes that test shows a false postivie so they took him for a chest cat scan. I came home as they took dad down to do the test, so I'm not sure what it showed.

Please keep prayin' for dad.

Beth

[GS Shari]

Praying hard, here Beth. You also know that if you need anything, Loyd and I are here for you.


Please take care...


Shari

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

A great man, proud husband,father & grand father...fierce Irishman & dedicated Firefighter.......James Vincent Neary at last is at peace and free of pain.

Beth is still at the hospital as I write this.

I'm sure she will thank all of you for the support & prayers for Dad.

tearfully

D. :(

[3shields]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you even more now.

John

[Harold Rolls]

Deepest Sympathy. Harold.

[Skwee-G]

I'm so sorry to hear the news.
Thinking of all of you.

[GS Shari]

My tears and prayers are with Beth and you all at this time.


Shari

[Eric Schmelzer]

Dana, Beth,and Liam,
I am so sorry to hear the bad news. You are all in my prayers.

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

I can't begin to say how much all of your support and prayers have meant to me and my family. I thank you all so very much.

We got the call this morning that it was time to come to the hospital.

Dad went with God at 1:30pm this afternoon.
Mom, Jim (Big bro) & I were there with him. We each got to spend alone time with him to say our goodbyes in our own way.
My brother & I had gone downstairs to try and get something for mom to eat... dad waited for us to get back. I was holding his hand when the time came for him. It was quick and painless. He is no longer in pain.

My mom, bro & I decided he was running up to & kicking the pearly gates open and having a wonderful meal of cornedbeef & cabbage, a true Irishman's finest reward...


I will miss you terribly Dad... and I love you.
Beth... your little pumpkin

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

Jim, son & grandson....at the house

[GSXMEN]

Beth & Dana - I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. It was nice you all got to spend those last moments together and say goodbye.

[LAKOTA]

Beth and family,
I’m saddened by your loss. I hope you will receive comfort and compassion in the difficult times ahead.

Patrick

[jim]

Beth Sorry To hear about your dad. You are all in my prayers

[71GSX455-4SPD]

Beth-

So sorry for your loss. I know it's been a struggle for you and your family, not to mention your dad.

Sent you a PM...

[APVGS]

Beth.So sorry to hear of your loss.My sympathy.Later,Tony.

[Floydsbuick]

Sounds like he was one heckuva guy! I'm glad he will no longer experience pain, but I am saddened at your loss. Youns will be in my prayers.

[jamyers]

God Bless you and Keep you all.

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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in pastures of tender grass: he leads me beside the waters of quietness. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for You are with me. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil, and my cup runs over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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[SharpSabre455]

Beth, Dana and family:

Our prayers are with you and my thoughts have never left you. Having lost my father this past April, I know the feelings you're going through. May the Good Lord Bless You, and all of your family, in this time of need. If there is something my family can do to ease your burden, just let me know.

-Paul

[73BuickGS455]

Beth, I'm still praying for you and your family.

God Bless you.


Anthony :beer

[SS-TRUCK]

Some people think that we car people are just a bunch of people that are just concerned about our cars, but after reading all the wonderful things writtem about Beth's Dad . it seems to me we are a very close family that cares about one and all. Sure a different world of people than what most think of us. Maybe I'm wrong but it's my thoughts and feelings about the car people on this board.
Mike :)

[Duane]

Beth,
I have not been following this thread and just read about your father. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Duane

[SmittyDawg]

Beth.....so sorry to hear about your dad.....I know it's been difficult for you all. Please remember that though you mourn his loss here on earth, the angels rejoice in their gain for heaven....he'll be with you always.