14-10-2004 12:05									#31
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quote: Originally posted by self biased give the old guy my love.

I shall remember you to him and thank you.

	14-10-2004 12:13									#32
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quote: Originally posted by Drachasor My heart and concern goes out to you, Tiamat. I can only hope that your father will improve. -Drachasor

We have had small improvements here and there but the problem is that for lack of a better way to put it his kidney is poisioning his body. There are levels that they check called bun and creatin. His bun should be at 10 and it's at 156 his creatin is at 8.2 and if I understand right it should be at 4 or 5. And don't even get me started on his blood sugar he is also a diabetic and had a triple bypass 4 years ago. His blood sugar should be around 100-115 it's been running between 230 and the other night it was 356.

So they put in what is called a stint to alllow urine to flow better through his kidney hoping the levels will drop. It's a minute by minute day by day wait and see. The next 24 to 48 hours will tell the tale.

Thank you for the prayers. There are alot of people praying so I figured a few more couldn't hurt.

	14-10-2004 12:15									#33
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I wish you well in this time, my thoughts go out to you.

	14-10-2004 13:31									#34
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I hope he's not suffering too much.

	14-10-2004 13:32									#35
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Health is a such prescious thing...

Keep strong Tia,

	14-10-2004 14:24									#36
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It's tough, I lost my Father about 3 years ago and this triggered memories. This is the fate awaiting us all But don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

	14-10-2004 15:58									#37
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No, this has been very good. There is no way to be sad for someone who has done everything they ever wanted to do and accomplished them in their life. He's had a great life so you can't be sad. Now it's my turn to be of service to him and to make everything easy for him.

There is no sadness only laughter and lots and lots of jokes. He loves to tell jokes and flirt with the pretty girls so he's having a good time with all the cute nurses. It's 6 am here and we will be leaving in the next hour for the 5 hour trip up there so there will be no news until tonight when I can get to a computer to update. Just keep good thoughts that his levels drop and the poison continues to come out of his body.

More then I can express for all the prayers and good thoughts I thank you and appreciate it.

	14-10-2004 16:08									#38
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My prayers are with you and your loved ones.

	14-10-2004 17:17									#40
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This is terrible -- hang in there Tiamat.

	14-10-2004 17:20									#41
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Is dialysis a possibility?

	14-10-2004 18:36									#42
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* ColdWizard hugs Tia twice, once for her and once for her dad.

	14-10-2004 18:57									#43
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Take care Tiamat. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

I've lost both parents - worst times of my life.

	14-10-2004 19:03									#44
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quote: Originally posted by Dr Strangelove Is dialysis a possibility?

Yes and no. How's that for a straight answer. Going aginst him he is 81, triple bypass, loss of one kidney due to tumor, 3 prostrate surgery's, one stroke but apparently he has been having little mini strokes over the course of the last few months that we weren't aware of. He also now has a blood pool on the left side of his brain that is 6 mm. But they aren't going to do anything about that.

They said if his levels don't drop that yes they would do dialysis but the fear is that the kidney would become to dependent on it and not continue to work on it's on. The one good thing about it is since he only has one it has enlarged to compensate and they feel like this might cause it to regenerate faster.

What you can do for me is post good jokes not to dirty just one or two of those (he does like a good dirty joke ) but mainly ones that we can tell in mixed company. He loves jokes so the more I can tell the more he will laugh. Happiness is my main goal for him right now.

Thank you again for the thoughts and prayers....... I just realized that this has been toped. Wow. Never thought I'd rate a thread to be toped. Thank you for that. After being mentaly, physicallly and totaly emotionaly exhausted it's it comforting to come here even for a moment to a place where I consider people to be my friends and share my thoughts. Thank you all so very much and god bless....please pray for us.

	14-10-2004 19:49									#45
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Take care, Tia.

	14-10-2004 21:08									#46
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A difficult time for you. My thoughts and sympathies go out to you.

	14-10-2004 22:05									#47
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Sounds like one tough SOB, Tiamat. I say that with a healthy amount of respect.

I wish both of you luck. My father is getting up there in age himself (he will be 79 this December, though his health is currently excellent *knock on wood*), so I feel for you.

-Arrian

	14-10-2004 22:41									#48
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Hang in there, Tia. My best wishes to your Father, I hope he can handle it.

	14-10-2004 23:19									#49
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that sucks Tia... best wishes to you... take care!

	15-10-2004 00:15									#50
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Best wishes Tia.....


My both you and he find serenity and strength.

	15-10-2004 00:28									#51
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quote: Sounds like one tough SOB, Tiamat. I say that with a healthy amount of respect

He's a West Point Grad, IIRC... Tough as nails I assume. Sounds like he's fighting to his grave, as any old solder would.

best wishes Tia...

	15-10-2004 00:40									#52
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Really sad to hear... I don't know you, but you shall know I will be thinking on you tonight in my prayers.

As a meager comfort, here's a word from Isaiah 41:10:

Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you; I will help you;
I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.

Take care.

	15-10-2004 03:04									#53
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...

May god, whomever you belive that to be, take mercy upon his soul

	15-10-2004 03:34									#54
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I'm thinking of you, Tia.

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Well, Tiamat, I don't believe in god so I don't pray, bu I will keep you and your family in my mind and I hope he can be health.

	15-10-2004 05:08									#56
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No jokes yet!?

I'll give you one, though it's a little so so on the dirty side, but I think it's really not dirty at all. I heard this in Last Comic Standing, but I thought it was funny. Here I try to remember it weakly.

A man walks in the park and sees another man, an old man, sitting on the bench and weeping. The man goes to him..
"What's the matter?" says the man.
"I'm 90 years old, I've just discovered this new medicine called viagra, I have a beautiful wife who is 28 years young, we love each other and we have sex 5 times a day, she likes to cook and she takes good care of me. We live in a beautiful big home and all my friends come to visit me there every day" says the old guy.
"So why are you crying?" asks the man little confused.
"I can't remember where I live!" the old guy weeps.

	15-10-2004 06:12									#57
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Best wishes to you and your Dad, Tia.

	15-10-2004 09:15									#58
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won't post long it's 11:17 pm and it's been a very long day. Levels aren't dropping like they should and his dementia is getting considerably worse cause by the poison in his system. My stepmother really needs information of renal disease something that she can understand without alot of doctor ease....layman terms. I'm to tired to even try to get it can you guys please find me links with info on this. We will check in the morning...thanks.

	15-10-2004 09:43									#59
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"And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray."

Not a joke, but the line you made me recall.

Don't let the troubles of the moment overwhelm the joys of the past.

	15-10-2004 10:36									#60
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the only website I know of is webmd. I use it for most stuff. You've probably heard of it.

there seem to be 2 varieties. I'll post links to both of them. One is acute renal failure brought on by a major event such as blood loss from major surgery. The other appears to be a slower type of kidney disease.

http://my.webmd.com/hw/kidney_failu...stselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}


http://my.webmd.com/hw/kidney_failu...stselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}