An update would be in order

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 | General

I hate when writers of blogs that I read post something dramatic and scary and then leave for a week, because then I worry about the blogger and whatever situation they’re in. I totally understand that blogging is usually the last thing on your mind in times of crisis, I do. But I still worry.

Anyway. My dad. His lungs collapsed. After they inserted (installed?) the chest tubes, they just had him laying around in the Emergency Room on a stretcher for like, forever. Anyway he couldn’t sleep and it didn’t look like they were going to be finding a bed for him anytime soon so they sent him home, with instructions to come in twice a day for x-rays.

He’s very weak, which anyone who’s ever had pneumothorax knows, is normal. The doctors here are sending him to a specialist (although specialists are few and far between around here so it might be six months before he does) to see about performing another surgery to repair weak spots on his lungs.

This all sounds very complicated to me. So for now, I’m clinging to this: He’s home, and he’s alive, and he told me the stupidest joke on the phone yesterday so it’s all good.

3 Comments to An update would be in order

dj
September 23, 2008

Thanks for the update - I was worried but I understand - I know how these things go (all too well, unfortunately). Still hoping for that speedy recovery.

Deirdre
September 23, 2008

OMG Louise! I’ve been so busy this past week, I haven’t been checking my usual blogs and WOW! I am so sorry! I totally can understand the panic and helplessness.

I am thinking and praying and vibing and everything. If you need me for ANYTHING, even a shoulder to vent or cry on, call me. Text me. Whatever. I am here for you.

Erika Schmerika
September 23, 2008

Hey Louise, HOLY COW stressful, and I’m glad things are going well. Keep us all posted, I’ve been thinking about you… :-)

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