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Asking for Prayer!

sal314
sal314 CSN Member Posts: 599 Member
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
My father was taken by ambulance about an hour ago to the hospital. He was throwing up, dizzy, weak and white as a ghost.

He was just at the hopsital yesterday getting 3 units of blood as his hemoglobin was low again. He was scheduled to go back today to finish getting mapped for an additional 14 rounds of radiation to try to stop the continous slow bleeding around his tumor. He felt fine yesterday, but this morning was just weak and dizzy. Then just continued to go down hill from there. Thankfully my mom was on top of it and called 911 rather than try to drag him to the hospital herself!

I don't know how serious this is, but do know that they need to get the bleeding stopped and stopped now! I have a sick feeling this is the start of the awful ending no one wants!

I've been pacing around the house reading scripture and that has helped me calm down. I usually don't panic, but the situation is becoming a bit more real for me. I've been trying to anticipate and get ready for whatever is around the corner, but "thinking" you're ready and actually living it are two totally different things!

Thanks for your prayers!

Sally
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  • sal314
    sal314 CSN Member Posts: 599 Member
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    Thank You So Much
    for your reply and prayers William (and Loretta)

    I'm leaning on the Lord and doing my best to live in his peace and love.

    Sally
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  • Boston67
    Boston67 CSN Member Posts: 61
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    Never be afraid to call 911
    Hi,

    I recently needed to deciede wheter to call 911, get there myself, or just see what happens.

    I called 911 and was glad I did. From the moment the EMs team arrived I had professional medical care, a fast ride to a hospital, and in a piece of equipment full of stuff not available to me or anyone at my home or in a call.

    My advice to anyone who asks themselves whether to call 911, if you wonder....call 911!!

    Keith
    Boston
    stage IV (probably B0
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  • DanaMB3
    DanaMB3 CSN Member Posts: 98
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    Prayers sent up and thinking
    Prayers sent up and thinking of you and your family.
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  • mlbrooks852
    mlbrooks852 CSN Member Posts: 67
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    Prayers for your family
    Sally, so sorry that you are having to go thru this. Our prayers are with your family!
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  • ArchTB
    ArchTB CSN Member Posts: 150
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    Thinking of you
    Sally,
    I hope things would work out fine. Wishing your dad a fast recovery!
    Olya
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  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 CSN Member Posts: 599
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    Sally,
    My thoughts and
    Sally,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and mom. I hope they can get things figured out and your dad can get back to playing golf(of course depends where he lives he may have to wait a few months). Keep the faith.
    Lots of hugs,
    Cindy
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  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 CSN Member Posts: 599
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    Sally,
    My thoughts and
    Sally,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and mom. I hope they can get things figured out and your dad can get back to playing golf(of course depends where he lives he may have to wait a few months). Keep the faith.
    Lots of hugs,
    Cindy
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  • linda1120
    linda1120 CSN Member Posts: 389
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    Prayers
    Sally, you can definitely count on my prayers. Take care of yourself too.

    Linda
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  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek CSN Member Posts: 1,500 Member
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    Many Many Prayers
    Hi Sally
    You and your mom did the right thing! Calling 911 is the best thing to do. The hospital is where he needs to be. And..please continue to lean on the Lord...he will bring you the strength and peace that you now need. Let us know how your dad is making out. Thinking and praying for all of you.
    Tina in Va
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  • Donna70
    Donna70 CSN Member Posts: 852 Member
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    Tina Blondek said:

    Many Many Prayers
    Hi Sally
    You and your mom did the right thing! Calling 911 is the best thing to do. The hospital is where he needs to be. And..please continue to lean on the Lord...he will bring you the strength and peace that you now need. Let us know how your dad is making out. Thinking and praying for all of you.
    Tina in Va

    Sal prayers coming your way
    Sal,
    Prayers definitely coming your way. Hope your Dad has rallied and is feeling much better. take care, know that many prayers are coming your way.
    Donna70
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