Im nervous about tomorrow. I may explode

[Alaskan_TA]

Very glad that you can be with him Al, I am pulling for you both.

[shadango]

Hang in there Al.  More prayers and good juju going your way.

[Moparal]

Best news of the last 24 hrs is....  I got him awake.  He hasnt ate or drank since tuesday, or rather less than 1/4 lb of food total. But he spoke 3 clear words, he recognized me, and he rolled over 360 degrees, pulling out his heart monitor stuff, his oxygen, and ripping tape off his I V's   We were afraid he had a stroke.  I was over amped and stressed.  My blood pressure is high, my ears willnot stop ringing, and other problems. I am still here with him, and will go untill I pass out.  He can't hear and is blind without his glasses and these guys here can't understand that you have to get his attention before you physically removed items in an impacted colon. They put him in shock.   1/3 of his skull has been opened up in the back and he kinda looks like robo cop retired   He also said a bit ago.  HEY , I don't have any hair.  I brought him his hat for when he wakes up again and sets up.  Wish he would eat something.

[shadango]

Dont worry Al....he will pull thru......brain surgery isnt childs play as you know.....his whole body is in shock after that...the swelling, etc has to receed and things have to settle down.

On the other hand, YOU need to take care of yourself...your Dad needs you to be  "there" when he starts coming out of all this. And the more you beat on your body, the harder this all will be on you as well. Eating-wise, the body can go a while without eating as long as he is getting fluids (I assume he is on an IV for that....).......GET SOME REST!

[Aussie Challenger]

     Al words are not enough, vent all you want to on here or anywhere, don't keep it in. We are all still praying for you both.   

[whitesatinmopar]

It's so hard to be patient and calm but that is what will be best for you and your health. I wouldn't worry about his food consumsion, the hospitial I think serves us food because we want to physically eat, because it usually isn't too tasty any way     His IV will provide the calories he needs and also the liguids, actually solid foods may not be good for him at this point it can cause stress on the body and organs. Besides being there with your dad you need to do what you can to care for yourself. And I know you won't want to hear this one..........LISTEN TO PEGGY !!     Appreciate ya buddy, take care of yourself too. 

[DoNotChallengeHer]

Alan, Take care of yourself too. I'm still praying for your Dad.   

[Aussie Challenger]

By my reconning Al you should be going into hospital today, Tuesday, put everything to rest about your father and concentrate on your own health issues, leave everything in the doctors hands and get well quickly, leave the worrying up to God.   
God Bless you and your Dad and give strength to your wife Peggy.   

[426HEMI]

Alan,  I hope and pray that everything will be better.  Take care of yourself also buddy.  Keep us updated as you can on your dad and yourself also.  Keep in touch ok!  Gordon

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

Alan.........hang in there........you are one tough dude and you get that from your dad.   

[Belgium Cuda]

Alan, I hope you holding up out there. I wish you and your dad all the best.

Per

[Moparal]

Thanks again all.  It's all confusing on me right now for sure.   My dad may not bounce back, he is having big problems. He does really good when I am there, but he has seen so many strangers and had so many let downs last week , it has affected him a lot.  He has 8 radiation treatments left.  He cant stay awake but about 2 hrs or so a day, He is week. He had refused everything today, untill I showed up.   I had to go to Huntsville to the spine doctor today then over to dad. 200 miles. I wanted to stop by and see my friend Wade, while in Huntsville, but had to get over to a town 70 miles away.

i found out that this Monday, I will have surgery in Huntsville. I will be there 2 days. I have to walk before I'm discharged.  Then I will be home bound for 2 weeks, then off and out of work for 6 MONtHS.  ouch..... I will probably split stitches trying to get to my dad.   Yes I'm worried.I lost 2.5 inches in height so far. Now a nerve is stuck in between 2 verts where the disc has colasped on one side and 2 spurs on the other...ouch. I have to have 2 plates installed, or I walk no more.  I'm a fighter though guys, so I will be ok.  I am not crippled..ok.... but could get to be that way if not done kinda soon.   I haven't any family here other than my wife. She has been a super gal since all of this started.  She will be my shipper right now since I will sell some things I got laying around. I also have things I gave away I have to ship yet.  Just give me a little time in my dilema, and they will get to you.  Right now, it's dad and Peggy and I.  I will most likely be with my dad at the center for him. They brought me a bed in his room. This is for this last week while I can walk. My priorities are to help teach my dad how to walk, drive his wheel chair, talk, eat by himself, and use the bathroom. I have 6 days to do this. He needs me now.  I may sign on a bit now and then, but will be busy.

Thanks for letting me lean on you guys and vent a bit. I got a bunch on my mind right now.  If I seem distant, or edgy, I am sorry....Alan

[Bullitt-]

Alan, BE SURE to let me know when your surgery/hospital stay is. 

Wade

[Alaskan_TA]

Take all the time you need Al, do what you have to do for you & yours. 

 Maybe pick someone here to give updates to just so we all know what is going on.

[ChallengerHK]

BEst wishes Alan.