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Request prayers for my father.

Posted on 07/24/2004 10:36:50 AM PDT by Sea2ShiningSea

I would like to ask for prayers for my father. He has a very unsual condition. He had heart surgery two years ago and was released from the hospital with nearly 20 lbs. of fluid retention. This ultimately developed into pnenmomia and the ensuing coughing was violent enough that he tore the wires that had been used to wire his sternum after the surgery. I guess this is extremely rare. He is very uncomfortable now and he has something akin to spasms in his chest from this condition. He went back to his surgeon and was told they could re-operate but they'd have to saw off each side of the sternum (to make them fit again) and then use muscle obtained from his abdomen to facilitate in the tissue/growth healing. It is pretty complicated and hard to explain and downright weird. But...they said the surgery is at least as dangerous as the first and that they could not guarantee it wouldn't rip open again. Meanwhile he is desperately miserable and does not know what to do. He is 75 and his name is John. If any of you have heard anything similar to this, I'd appreciate any information and of course, your prayers. He is also undergoing radiation treatment for prostrate cancer. When he gets the hot flashes from the prostate shot treatment it makes his breathing difficult and this is when he usually gets the worst chest spasms. Thanks and blessings to all.


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To: Sea2ShiningSea

Prayers for you Dad on the way.


21 posted on 07/24/2004 8:47:42 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Prayers for the repose of the soul of my Dad)
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

I join in prayers for your father's healing!


22 posted on 07/24/2004 10:35:24 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Sea2ShiningSea
My heart goes out to your father. I have never heard of this happening. Do they give him any hope of the condition clearing itself up over time? I am surprised they sent him home with all of that extra fluid to begin with. My prayers will be with him that God will intervene in his life and heal this pain.
23 posted on 07/24/2004 10:40:28 PM PDT by ladyinred (What if the hokey pokey IS what it's all about?)
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

Prayers to your father...May our Father place His healing hands upon him.


24 posted on 07/25/2004 1:54:25 AM PDT by codyjacksmom
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To: Sea2ShiningSea
May God watch over your father and give him peace and strength. May He use His awesome healing power, if that is His will. In Jesus' name.

Carolyn

25 posted on 07/25/2004 4:17:38 AM PDT by CDHart (I'm not crazy. I've just been in a bad mood for 40 years. [Steel Magnolias])
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To: Dubya

I had the operation. I could feel my rib cages or something moving for a long time. I still have to watch how much I lift.


Thank you for writing. I am so glad you healed from your surgery! My dads is so spread apart you can put your hand on his chest and feel the cavity. There is a possiblity that enough scar tissue will grow to fill it in a bit. That could take a long, long, time ... but with all these wonderful prayers I am very hopeful.
Thanks again!


26 posted on 07/25/2004 5:54:32 AM PDT by Sea2ShiningSea
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To: franky

How beautiful. My deepest gratitude.


27 posted on 07/25/2004 5:56:15 AM PDT by Sea2ShiningSea
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To: ladyinred

My heart goes out to your father. I have never heard of this happening. Do they give him any hope of the condition clearing itself up over time? I am surprised they sent him home with all of that extra fluid to begin with. My prayers will be with him that God will intervene in his life and heal this pain.



Yes, releasing him with all that fluid was a bad move. Prior to the onset of the fluid he had breezed through the surgery.
They give him hope in that they say it is possible for enough scar tissue to grow to fill in the cavity. Of course, that is very "hopeful" and could take many years but with all of these wonderful prayers it is possible.


28 posted on 07/25/2004 6:00:40 AM PDT by Sea2ShiningSea
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

Prayers sent


29 posted on 07/25/2004 7:04:33 AM PDT by knighthawk (We will always remember We will always be proud We will always be prepared so we may always be free)
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To: trussell; glock rocks; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; bad company; Salvation; ex-snook; Robert Drobot; ..

I recently asked for prayers for my father and I just wanted to thank all of you for your wonderful support and prayers. I can't offer much in the way of an update as his condition is one that seems not easily resolved. We are afraid to have him go through the surgery and the surgeon doesn't seem to want him too. It is wonderful to know there are so many caring people here on FR and when I put up that request and had your prayers it gave me immeasurable comfort. I so believe in the power of prayer and just handing some of the burden over to have others offer up their prayers felt wonderful. God bless all of you and thank you.


30 posted on 08/02/2004 8:14:06 AM PDT by Sea2ShiningSea (God shed His grace on thee.)
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

You are very nice and thank you. Eve and me are still praying.
Dub


31 posted on 08/02/2004 8:18:06 AM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

Offering my prayers


32 posted on 08/02/2004 8:31:20 AM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Please answer our prayers.)
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

I continue to pray for your father's comfort and healing!


33 posted on 08/02/2004 9:30:50 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Dubya

Thank you, Dub!


34 posted on 08/02/2004 9:53:50 AM PDT by Sea2ShiningSea (God shed His grace on thee.)
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

Still holding your family up in prayer.


35 posted on 08/02/2004 8:35:54 PM PDT by trussell (K'nigget. Lady Espiona, Official Sneaky Beeyotch and Vengeful Popper of Lies and Exploder of Retread)
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

Thank you for the update, and I will continue to remember him in prayer.


36 posted on 08/02/2004 9:05:41 PM PDT by ladyinred (What if the hokey pokey IS what it's all about?)
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

Prayers are on the way for your father. May he heal completely.


37 posted on 08/02/2004 9:19:24 PM PDT by McGavin999 (If Kerry can't deal with the "Republican Attack Machine" how is he going to deal with Al Qaeda)
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To: Sea2ShiningSea

i am going to go and pray in about fifteen minutes,I will pray for your father,you and the family. I hope this resolves soom,it must be very rough on him.


38 posted on 08/02/2004 9:41:36 PM PDT by saradippity
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To: saradippity

Thank you so much for your prayers and kindness.


39 posted on 08/03/2004 9:17:11 AM PDT by Sea2ShiningSea (God shed His grace on thee.)
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To: trussell

Thank you so much!


40 posted on 08/03/2004 9:18:07 AM PDT by Sea2ShiningSea (God shed His grace on thee.)
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