horst Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 My dad had a chemo treatment about 2 weeks ago.Hes been in a lotta pain since, more then usual but the doctors had to use a different route to get to a tumor this time and it was uch harder to get at then the original ones were.He thought that was what was causing the pain.Yesterday he called and said he wasnt coming to thanksgiving and mom was taking him to the ER.They give him some stuff to drink thinking he was just blocked up.By 6:30 last night the pain was worse, he went back in and they ran more tests.Not real sure what exactly the problem is, I got phone calls on and off all night but they were kinda sketchy.Sounded like a perforated bowel or something.They brought the helicopter in at 12:30 last night, he got to Iowa City about 2:30 this morning.About 2:45 they were taking him in for surgery. Me, and my brother, sister, and mom were all up here 5 hours away still.Mo and my brother took off at about 3:00 this morning, they should just be pulling in, my sisters heading down first thing this morning.Im stuck at home, the wifes working in Omaha 3 hrs away and doesnt know anythings going on, I have all the kids and cant get that far with the, plus Im going to have to take care of everyone elses pets and stuff while theyre gone. Ive been up all night on the phone, still havent heard what they decided or if they did the surgery, the kids are going to be up pretty soon and Ill have to tell them whats going on.Hoping for a phone call before long.Bad part is with the chemo his immune systems low and infection would be a bad thing right now.Ill keep ya posted as I find things out, it keeps me awake LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Sorry to hear that, Prayers go out to your dad and family. Hope everything turns out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Sorry to hear that Horst,sounds like a long night.I hope they get your dad taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Sorry to hear that Horst. Hang in there and let us know when ya hear something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted your dad will indeed by in our thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted SOrry To hear that Horst! Know the feeling. The wife was life-flighted a few years ago. Difficult pregnancy. ALmost died giving birth, but God worked things out and we now have a beautiful 2y/o baby girl! Keep the faith! GOD IS GOOD! Will keep you and your family in my prayers! Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted sorry to hear, my prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Sorry to hear this Chris. Prayers on the way for your father and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Sorry to hear this and hope things work out for your dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Sorry to hear that. Prayers ssent to your dad and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted There was a hole in his stomach, possibly from the chemo hes been given.A lot of dead tissue around it they had to remove and with his liver cancer his liver hasnt been filtering out toxins like it should.Hes kinda septic but his blood counts are all good, no fever, or anything to indicate a severe infection. They removed part of the bottom of stomach, sutured it back shut and will pretty much keep comatose on medication for the next two days.Tommorrow theyll go back in and make sure everythings holding together like it should.Said its probably gonna get worse before it gets better but he came through the surgery ok.No idea if I need to go down or not or if I should stay here and take care of stuff till mom can come back.Still havent been able to get ahold of my wife, shes somewhere between here and Omaha and nobody took a cell phone along Really dont know much more till mom calls, they made it down there and she was going in to see dad about 1 1/2 hrs ago.Long night for everyone, hope they get a nap in sometime today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted wow, that's too bad. but, i'm sure glad those life saving choppers are there for us. prayers said for you and your family. best of luck to your dad. please keep us informed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAdeerdreamer Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Seems to be the thing now.I have a few friends who have parents fighting cancer right now.My mother has been fighting breast cancer for the last 4yrs.I lost an aunt about a year ago to brain cancer .Prays are on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Thoughts and prayers go out to your dad and your family. Sorry to hear that. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Prayers sent to both you and your family Horst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Praying for the best Chris, hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted man that stinks. Prayers and sent to ya and your family!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Hang in there Chris. Will continue to keep him and your family in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Re: Dad got lifeflighted Will certainly remember your father and your family in my prayers Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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