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T&Ps Needed Please! Update in comments!

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edited August 2014 in Getting Pregnant
My 89 year old grandpa has been failing in health a lot over the past few years. He's on 24/7 oxygen, has a pacemaker and defibulator, and needs help even going to the bathroom. He has also starting losing his mind, this past year especially.

Last night he thought he was being kidnapped so he went into the backyard and fell down the step. It was really early in the morning so my grandma and aunt were asleep. He is at the local hospital now (which in that small town is more like a doctor's office) and they said he completely shattered his hip. Once he is stabilized they will be flying him to the nearest hospital that can treat him, which is a 2-3 hours away. They want to do surgery, but I don't think he'll be able to pull through. And if he does, they say he will likely be admitted to a nursing home. If you have any spare T&Ps, I would really appreciate them. :(

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  • Oh no, I'm so sorry :(. I've been through these situations with grandparents before and it is very hard. Sending many prayers to your family and especially your grandpa today. Please keep us updated. Hugs. Is he close enough that you can visit him?

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  • I actually just saw him last weekend, and now I'm so thankful I did. They live 5 hours from us, so it's a doable drive, but we aren't able to do it that often. The hospital he is being sent to is only 2-3 hours from us though, so I may be able to get over there once I know more.

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  • Oh no. Sending T&Ps your way.
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  • So sorry to hear this.  :-(  Hugs 

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  • Your poor Grandpa!  

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  • I am so sorry to hear this.  T&Ps.   I know this is not easy!!  :(  .  stay strong and we are here for you!! xoxoxo

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  • How awful! I'm so sorry his health/mental status has been deteriorating, and now breaking his hip so badly. I hope they can help him and eventually get him back home.
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  • Thank you ladies. He is being flown to the hospital as we speak and my parents are on their way to meet him there. I will have more updates in a couple hours.

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  • I'm so sorry. I hope he pulls through like a super star! It is so rough when someone gets hurt like that.
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  • I'm so sorry. Thoughts and prayers coming your way!
  • I'm sorry. T&ps for you and your family.
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  • Poor grandpa. He and your family are in my thoughts. Keep us posted.


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  • Sorry to hear this! I hope they can keep him as comfortable and pain free as possible.
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  • Keeping your family in my prayers!
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  • He is being prepped for surgery as we speak. He will be getting the ball in his hip replaced, should take an hour. Will update when I know more. I'm so nervous for him. :(

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  • I'm so sorry for you and your family. I think the mental decline of relatives is even harder than the physical decline.
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  • im so sorry....its so hard :( continued T&P's that he continues to make strides!!! good that he did well in surgery!!!
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  • I'm so sorry to hear that your grandpa isn't doing well.  I am glad to hear that he made it through the surgery though.  Fingers crossed the next 48 hours are smooth for him and that he is able to be pain free shortly after surgery.

    My grandmother has dementia really bad so I know first hand how heart breaking it can be to see someone you love go through it.  Hang in there.  *HUGS*
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  • Oh no, medical issues with grandparents are so difficult. I'm glad he made it through surgery, continued T&Ps that his recovery goes smoothly!

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  • Poor Grandpa! ❤️

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  • I'm glad he made it through surgery! I hope his recovery is as smooth as it can be.
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  • Thinking of you and your family. I hope his recovery is speedy.

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  • Recovery has been a little rough, he's having a lot of nightmares and confusion. He ripped his IV out this morning/last night and barely recognizes anyone. And he keeps trying to pull his clothes off and get out of bed, but he's alive and physically doing pretty well all things considered. He has been moved to a room directly across the nurses station so that they'll have a 24 hour watch on him, so hopefully that'll help. I truly appreciate all the T&Ps. Thank you ladies!

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  • Continued T&Ps coming your way.
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  • I hope his recovery goes well!!! My grandma's in the hospital as well. It can be so stressful. Hugs to you and your family!!!

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  • Sorry his recovery has been rough @sgautschi. I hope he can settle down and make a few connections again soon. At least medically he's doing well; that's a good start!
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  • Update: Two blood transfusions and a feeding tube later and he's feeling much better! Got some color back and has been acting much more like himself again. Thank you all so so much for the continued T&Ps!! I finally have faith that he can pull through this!

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