Thursday, March 13, 2008

Daddy-O Update

Mom called earlier to say they were putting in a pacemaker and I thought she said a difib too (didn't make sense to me).

I just got off the phone with her and all is well.  I could hear him in the back ground asking her if she wanted part of the meal they brought him.....she laughed a bit and said "No dear"....I don't blame her!

Hospital food  YUK!!

The nurses will be monitoring his BP every 15 mins (I could hear the nurse in the back ground talking too) and they will also do an EKG and an X-ray later.  More than likely he'll be home on Friday!

Mom asked if he'd be able to feel the apparatus when it went off and their remark was "Oh yeah, it's like a horse kicking you".

Hmmmmmmm

Heart attack or my machinery?  How do you determine???

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glad that he is doing ok. Helen

Anonymous said...

My dad has a pacemaker and he's doing great now!
I think he can't go through airport metal detectors anymore now though lol.
I'll be praying your dad is safe and sound at home tomorrrow!
One more day of yucky hospital food!
hugs,
Michelle

Anonymous said...

I will be keeping him in my thoughts :)
The hospital that I have been to, I love there food, but i like anything served to me! hahahahahahhahah
Love ya
Ang

Anonymous said...

(((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))))Just know,I am praying.

Anonymous said...

hospital food is the pits. will keep your dad in prayer. my FIL has a pacemaker and he can't feel anything. ((((hugs))))
Cindy

Anonymous said...

He must have an irregular heart beat and they may use the defibulator to cause his heart to go back to a regular rythym.  The defib will feel like a horse kicking him.  If they don't do the defib, they will put in a pacemaker to get his heart in a normal and constant rythym.  Either way, I'll keep your FIL in my prayers and I also wish you a safe weekend on your dance trip.
Sam

Anonymous said...

I hope he gets to feeling better after they put that pacemaker in.  Take care and have a good Friday.

Phil

Anonymous said...

wishing your dad well

Anonymous said...

oh boy, i will be thinking of him and hoping all goes well. At our local hospital they have the BEST FOOD! LOL   Truly. It is like a restaurant.
LOVE, lisa

Anonymous said...

Oy, it's probably the defib they are talking about.  My neighbor has one.  It doesn't go off very often but it's like an electric current that goes through him.  Sort of like those paddles but inside the body.  It does work for him, though, very well.  Love ya, Chris

Anonymous said...

wishing your dad well! keeping him in my thoughts and prayers too!


Sharon

Anonymous said...

He is going to feel so much better. The pacemaker/defirillator are a combined unit. The surgery is very simple and the incision is only 2 1/2 - 3 inches long.  I'm sure once he gets used ot it he wouldn't even think about it.

hugs, Bethe

Anonymous said...

Continued well wishes for your dad
Lyn
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Anonymous said...

The difib makes sense when you say that it feels like a horse kicking you.  Amazing technology!  Praying for all to go well.
Traci

Anonymous said...

Oh, wow, I just read the last couple of entries....your stepdad sounds like my husband Rob. He just can't keep still -- he's always doing stuff around the house or the yard. Piddling. He likes to stay busy like your stepdad, who I imagine has been miserable not having the energy to DO things like he's used to. As Bethe said, though, hopefully with this pacemaker, he will be restored to his original energy level!! Wouldn't that be great?!

Take care,
:) Carol

Anonymous said...

Sure hope your dad will be okay.  Keeping him in prayer.  Hope he does get to go home today.
Missie

Anonymous said...

Prayers for your step-father.  I'm glad he's doing ok.  He sounds a lot like my FIL.  Love you, Shelly

Anonymous said...

Keeping your Dad in my prayers....I know what he means about hospital food...my husband went bonkers eating it...hugs and love,
Joyce

Anonymous said...

I hope everything goes well for your stepdad.  

xo
L

Anonymous said...

I will keep him in my prayers and I hope that he will be feeling well soon and that the pacemaker will make a big difference in the quallity of his life.  Have a happy weekend. : )

Allison

Anonymous said...

Hugs and prayers!!!!!!!
Lisa

Anonymous said...

My dad had a defib - yes, when in kicks in "kicks" is a good word for it. You know on medical shows when they yell "clear" and zap someone? It's just like that, like having a little doctor in there, 'cept he don't give warning and yell "clear" first!!
He'll most definitely know the difference between heart attack and machinery -- The defib is a quick zap and then it's over. It's amazing what they can do these days! Hugs, Martha :-)

Anonymous said...

My husband has had a pacemaker/defib (yes they are in the same instrument) for seveal years with no problems.