Dana...How's Dad doing?

oriontj
oriontj Member Posts: 375
in Esophageal Cancer #1
We've been out West..Vegas and Zion...

So glad he came through the surgery with flying colors. Prayers are with your family.

jan

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  • DanaMB3
    DanaMB3 Member Posts: 98
    #2
    Hi Jan
    Thanks for thinking of us and asking! My dad is doing pretty well so far! He has had a couple of somewhat minor issues that had him back to the doctor a few times, and certainly isn't back to his normal self, but we are amazed at how well he is doing. He actually went back to work the week after he returned home from surgery. (Mind you, he owns his own small business so he works shortened days (desk job) and he brought a lounge chair to take naps in his office when he is tired. He is the type that mentally NEEDS to work (he won't retire!) so this is good for his state of mind). His pain level has been tolerable, he weaned himself off the strong pain meds quickly because they were causing him to feel very anxious, so he has been managing with some weaker stuff. All in all, so far so good.

    Hope your trip was enjoyable and that you and your husband are doing well!
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
    #3
    DanaMB3 said:

    Hi Jan
    Thanks for thinking of us and asking! My dad is doing pretty well so far! He has had a couple of somewhat minor issues that had him back to the doctor a few times, and certainly isn't back to his normal self, but we are amazed at how well he is doing. He actually went back to work the week after he returned home from surgery. (Mind you, he owns his own small business so he works shortened days (desk job) and he brought a lounge chair to take naps in his office when he is tired. He is the type that mentally NEEDS to work (he won't retire!) so this is good for his state of mind). His pain level has been tolerable, he weaned himself off the strong pain meds quickly because they were causing him to feel very anxious, so he has been managing with some weaker stuff. All in all, so far so good.

    Hope your trip was enjoyable and that you and your husband are doing well!

    Glad to hear he's doing
    Glad to hear he's doing well. Please keep us posted. It is so wonderful he got the surgery. Best of luck!
  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #4
    DanaMB3 said:

    Hi Jan
    Thanks for thinking of us and asking! My dad is doing pretty well so far! He has had a couple of somewhat minor issues that had him back to the doctor a few times, and certainly isn't back to his normal self, but we are amazed at how well he is doing. He actually went back to work the week after he returned home from surgery. (Mind you, he owns his own small business so he works shortened days (desk job) and he brought a lounge chair to take naps in his office when he is tired. He is the type that mentally NEEDS to work (he won't retire!) so this is good for his state of mind). His pain level has been tolerable, he weaned himself off the strong pain meds quickly because they were causing him to feel very anxious, so he has been managing with some weaker stuff. All in all, so far so good.

    Hope your trip was enjoyable and that you and your husband are doing well!

    Dana's Dad
    Hello Dana!
    So glad to read the update about your dad. Praise the Lord! Tell him to take the recovery slow. Slow and easy wins the race. Keep us up to date ok? Thinking and praying for all of you.
    Tina in Va
  • GerryS
    GerryS Member Posts: 227 Member
    #5
    DanaMB3 said:

    Hi Jan
    Thanks for thinking of us and asking! My dad is doing pretty well so far! He has had a couple of somewhat minor issues that had him back to the doctor a few times, and certainly isn't back to his normal self, but we are amazed at how well he is doing. He actually went back to work the week after he returned home from surgery. (Mind you, he owns his own small business so he works shortened days (desk job) and he brought a lounge chair to take naps in his office when he is tired. He is the type that mentally NEEDS to work (he won't retire!) so this is good for his state of mind). His pain level has been tolerable, he weaned himself off the strong pain meds quickly because they were causing him to feel very anxious, so he has been managing with some weaker stuff. All in all, so far so good.

    Hope your trip was enjoyable and that you and your husband are doing well!

    was wondering the same.....
    Thanks for the update, glad your dad is doing well. It is a long road back to a new normal. Hope that he continues to gain strength, wow at work, I couldn't think of work for months. God bless you all..

    Gerry
  • linda1120
    linda1120 Member Posts: 389
    #6
    DanaMB3 said:

    Hi Jan
    Thanks for thinking of us and asking! My dad is doing pretty well so far! He has had a couple of somewhat minor issues that had him back to the doctor a few times, and certainly isn't back to his normal self, but we are amazed at how well he is doing. He actually went back to work the week after he returned home from surgery. (Mind you, he owns his own small business so he works shortened days (desk job) and he brought a lounge chair to take naps in his office when he is tired. He is the type that mentally NEEDS to work (he won't retire!) so this is good for his state of mind). His pain level has been tolerable, he weaned himself off the strong pain meds quickly because they were causing him to feel very anxious, so he has been managing with some weaker stuff. All in all, so far so good.

    Hope your trip was enjoyable and that you and your husband are doing well!

    GREAT NEWS!
    Thanks for the update! Always good to hear the latest.

    Linda

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