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Ags2000 · 07-15-2006, 01:31 AM

I'd appreciate some thoughts/prayers for my dad.

My dad went to the eye doctor a couple of weeks ago and told him that there were periods of time randomly that he'd lose sight in one eye. That doc sent dad to a retina specialist who in turn sent dad to his primary care doc.

We got the results back today from the umpteen tests that they ran and it turns out my father has had at least one minor retina stroke. They also said that the left vein of his neck is almost completely blocked. He goes to get an MRA (similar to an MRI but for blood vessles) on Wednesday and then to a cardiologist. He will most definitely have to have surgery...without it he will have a major stroke and/or heartattack and it will probably kill him.

I can honestly say I have never been more scared in my entire life. I am in absolutely no way ready to lose my dad.

I would appreciate any thoughts/prayers you could send my dad's way.

Thanks.

D

Sharop · 07-15-2006, 05:30 AM

I hope everything goes well. I'll pray for your Dad.

Janice · 07-15-2006, 09:54 AM

That's terrible news. The good thing is that they discovered that blocked artery in his neck. My mother-in-law had the same thing and had an operation that fixed it. She was about 80 years old.

I will certainly keep your father in my prayers. Please keep us posted Dani.

Ags2000 · 07-18-2006, 01:59 PM

Our family doctor called last night, he had gotten in touch with the cardiologist and dad has an appointment with him in Thursday. I'll keep y'all posted on what they say.

D

dawsongirl · 07-18-2006, 02:35 PM

That is so scary! Here's to hoping everything turns out well!

Chocoholic · 07-19-2006, 12:58 PM

I pray everything turns out OK. God bless

Number 9 Dream · 07-19-2006, 01:55 PM

I'm so sorry to hear that! I'll keep your Dad in my thoughts

Ags2000 · 07-19-2006, 02:18 PM

I appreciate it guys. The entire family is pretty worried. He had the MRA done this morning and we will get the results in about 2 hours (My parents told them we needed the results today b/c of seeing the thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon tomorrow).

At this point, the entire family is planning on coming done when they schedule the surgery. I'm half afraid they will put him in tomorrow when the doctor sees him. I've talked to my prof and told him what was going on and he told me no problem, he wouldn't expect me in glass when my dad was having surgery. He's a pretty cool guy.

Anyway, I'll post later tonight after we get the results. It'll be late b/c I have class in 2 hours then have to work on a paper that is due Monday. So it will be last when I post the results.
Again, thanks for all the support, this is a really hard time for my family.

D

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 07-19-2006, 04:48 PM

I'm sorry to hear that

I hope everything turns out okay.

MsOrange · 07-19-2006, 05:26 PM

he's got my prayers!

Courtnee · 07-19-2006, 06:30 PM

*prays for Ags2000s' dad*

Sharop · 07-19-2006, 06:36 PM

I hope everything turns out okay.

Ags2000 · 07-19-2006, 10:13 PM

Well, according to all the tests, the blockage is about an inch long in his left artery. THe right artery has someplaque but not as bad as the left. His appointment is tomorrow with the doctor. I'll let y'all know what he says.

D

Ireneparalegal · 07-19-2006, 10:41 PM

God listens...i will have you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Ags2000 · 07-21-2006, 06:27 PM

Well, the doctor took one look at the MRA and asked my dad when he wanted the surgery...next week or this week? Turns out the blockage is not 75-85 percent as they were told earlier. The new test shoed it was actually 95% blocked. They asked my dad a bunch of questions and since he said no to them all they said that it was not more then 95 and could wait till next week, otherwise he was going in the hospital then.

His surgery is set for next Tuesday (July 24) in the afternoon. Since it is so late, he will stay the night at the hospital. One of my sisters and myself as well as a few friends will go with my parents to the hospital. I imagine it will be a late night that night before I get home. I'll try to get on either that night or Wednesday to let y'all know how it went.

D

07-15-2006, 01:31 AM	#1
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	If you think about it... I'd appreciate some thoughts/prayers for my dad. My dad went to the eye doctor a couple of weeks ago and told him that there were periods of time randomly that he'd lose sight in one eye. That doc sent dad to a retina specialist who in turn sent dad to his primary care doc. We got the results back today from the umpteen tests that they ran and it turns out my father has had at least one minor retina stroke. They also said that the left vein of his neck is almost completely blocked. He goes to get an MRA (similar to an MRI but for blood vessles) on Wednesday and then to a cardiologist. He will most definitely have to have surgery...without it he will have a major stroke and/or heartattack and it will probably kill him. I can honestly say I have never been more scared in my entire life. I am in absolutely no way ready to lose my dad. I would appreciate any thoughts/prayers you could send my dad's way. Thanks. D
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07-15-2006, 05:30 AM	#2
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I hope everything goes well. I'll pray for your Dad.
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07-19-2006, 01:55 PM	#7
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07-19-2006, 04:48 PM	#9
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07-19-2006, 06:30 PM	#11
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	prays for Ags2000s' dad
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07-15-2006, 09:54 AM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That's terrible news. The good thing is that they discovered that blocked artery in his neck. My mother-in-law had the same thing and had an operation that fixed it. She was about 80 years old. I will certainly keep your father in my prayers. Please keep us posted Dani.

07-18-2006, 01:59 PM	#4
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	Our family doctor called last night, he had gotten in touch with the cardiologist and dad has an appointment with him in Thursday. I'll keep y'all posted on what they say. D

07-18-2006, 02:35 PM	#5
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	That is so scary! Here's to hoping everything turns out well!

07-19-2006, 12:58 PM	#6
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I pray everything turns out OK. God bless

07-19-2006, 02:18 PM	#8
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	I appreciate it guys. The entire family is pretty worried. He had the MRA done this morning and we will get the results in about 2 hours (My parents told them we needed the results today b/c of seeing the thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon tomorrow). At this point, the entire family is planning on coming done when they schedule the surgery. I'm half afraid they will put him in tomorrow when the doctor sees him. I've talked to my prof and told him what was going on and he told me no problem, he wouldn't expect me in glass when my dad was having surgery. He's a pretty cool guy. Anyway, I'll post later tonight after we get the results. It'll be late b/c I have class in 2 hours then have to work on a paper that is due Monday. So it will be last when I post the results. Again, thanks for all the support, this is a really hard time for my family. D

07-19-2006, 05:26 PM	#10
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07-19-2006, 06:36 PM	#12
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I hope everything turns out okay.

07-19-2006, 10:13 PM	#13
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	Well, according to all the tests, the blockage is about an inch long in his left artery. THe right artery has someplaque but not as bad as the left. His appointment is tomorrow with the doctor. I'll let y'all know what he says. D

07-19-2006, 10:41 PM	#14
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07-21-2006, 06:27 PM	#15
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	Well, the doctor took one look at the MRA and asked my dad when he wanted the surgery...next week or this week? Turns out the blockage is not 75-85 percent as they were told earlier. The new test shoed it was actually 95% blocked. They asked my dad a bunch of questions and since he said no to them all they said that it was not more then 95 and could wait till next week, otherwise he was going in the hospital then. His surgery is set for next Tuesday (July 24) in the afternoon. Since it is so late, he will stay the night at the hospital. One of my sisters and myself as well as a few friends will go with my parents to the hospital. I imagine it will be a late night that night before I get home. I'll try to get on either that night or Wednesday to let y'all know how it went. D