My sister in Arizona just called. My father is in the hospital tonight in stable but critical condition. He fell this morning in his bedroom and hit his head and broke his neck.
At first he did not have feeling in his extremities. The feeling thankfully returned in the hospital; he is under traction and being attended to by a neurosurgeon. His vital signs are good and he will have more tests and perhaps additional treatments tomorrow.
My family will appreciate prayers and good thoughts for his recovery, sense of peace and whatever ongoing care he will need, and also for my sister who is bearing so much to care for him. Thank you so much.
Monday update: The surgery did not happen today; info is hard to come by, perhaps they are still doing tests or waiting for the swelling to lessen. My dad is apparently still stable, which is good. My sister took care of necessary legal matters and will see him tonight.
Tuesday update: No surgery today. I haven't talked to my sister yet, but the nurse said his condition remains about the same. I asked about the surgery and she said it might be Wednesday, but she did not have anything definate yet.
Wednesday update: My dad is scheduled now for surgery Thursday morning at 8:30am , Arizona time. It is called a 'stabilization surgery' to pin the broken part of the neck. We are hopeful that he can come through this.
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Life, I'll be holding you, your dad and your sister in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how his recovery progressess. ~~GreenTuna
{{{{{HUGS and more HUGS}}}}}
Thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way.
That's terrible news, Life. Wishing you hope and strenghth, and praying for your father's speedy recovery. Hang in there!
Awww, good wishes to your dad, Life, as well as to the rest of your family. Keep us updated.
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I'm so sorry to hear this... my prayers are with you and your family. Please keep us posted and I'll keep you in my thoughts.
Aw, Life, I'm sending good recovery vibes for your dad.
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