This blog is very very hard to type. After my dad's surgery they had hoped the bleeding would stop or slow down and that medicine would eventually stop it. The internal bleeding has not stopped and they cannot give him anymore blood or blood products because that would be toxic to his body. Dr. Bones said that she doesn't want him to go to surgery again because it would be a strain on his body. She essentially said that he is bleeding to death because his body is not healing. She also said there is one last resort procedure that may help it will give him a 30 to 40 % chance of survival. She said that they are going to pack him. They are going to open up his incision they made this morning for his surgery and pack it with gauze. Essentially its like applying pressure to a wound to stop the bleeding. She said they will pack him and then after two days remove it and see if that helps if not well they are not sure what else to do. We had a chaplain pray with us to help the doctors and help my dad. I told dad he cannot give up the doctors are doing their best to save him and he just needs to help them too. I want my dad to prove them wrong and say in your face doctors. I want my dad to turn around and get better and give it all he has got. I love him so much he is my only dad. I cannot imagine my life without him. My mom cannot either they have been married for 35 years and I told dad he had to make it to 50 years so we can throw them a big party. I am not ready to let him go, I never imagined this would happen when I was 30. He needs to make it to see his future grandchildren and see me get old and wrinkly too. I know this post is very sad but this is how I feel right now because we are trying hard to be strong but there is a breaking point. I didn't want to sugar coat it but my dad is getting worse but I know this is a good hospital and they are trying everything they can do to help him. I will keep you all posted as soon as we find out about him after they do his procedure. Thank you again for all your thoughts and prayers.
6 comments:
Sorry. I keep forgeting to include my name. Love ya...Frances Chapa
We are praying with all our might,and put faith in God that he will grant us a miracle. We are sending our thoughts and love to you and your Mom, Delena. Never forget that we are with you.
Alice
Keep the faith and be strong! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Lisa
Delena: Phillip & I are praying for you guys. Whatever you need, just tell us. We are here for y'all 24/7. I am going to send this out to every person I know who will pray. We love you and we will be praying for you.
You don't know me but I am a friend of Daniel and Gloria. I just want to let you know that My prayers are with you and your family. I am especially praying for your Dad's recovery. I will not stop until I know he is well. With a dad whome is constantly in and out of the hospital and been touch and go so many times I understand the stress. I am a strong believer in prayer. Hang in there.
Gary N.
Del, keep the faith. We are all praying for you guys. May God bless you and give you strength to handle whatever comes your way. Give your mom a big hug and a kiss from Silver and I. Let your dad know we are praying for him.
Love ya....