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UPDATE ON DAD

Major setback yesterday he aspirated they think on the feeding tube but it may have been jelly, ice cream or even the water but they did discover that the feeding tube had become dislodged so it was likely that reason.

Dad was very distressed and both chest infection and temperature were very bad also it appears he has developed heartburn.

He was so poorly last night I stayed up the hospital and slept in a chair next to his bed neither he or me slept at all. He then crashed out about 9.00am this morning.

The plan for today is to gradually introduce sips of water if he tolerates that then maybe mashed up food and new feeding (NG) tube will be inserted this afternoon after which they may actually xray it to check it is in the right place and put him on the feed overnight.

Prayers asked that he can pick up again from this major set back up especially as it has once again disrupted the building his strength up as the eating has been interrupted.

109 posted on 11/28/2008 6:12:45 AM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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Prayers that he overcomes the setback and is soon on the road to full recovery... and, snugs, it is important that you take care of yourself through this. Try to get sleep (or at least rest) and eat well. Take short walks around the hospital grounds to get some exercise. He will need you to be strong and healthy when he is released, and it’s important for your own well-being.


149 posted on 11/29/2008 3:56:36 PM PST by EDINVA
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Thank you for the update. So sorry to hear of the setback.

Prayers continue.


150 posted on 11/29/2008 5:44:22 PM PST by Bigg Red (Palin in 2012!)
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