OT...........Wish I could have been there!

Karen R.
on 9/23/07 8:15 am

Hope everyone had a great time the Illinois get together! I have missed talking to everyone. I have been helping my mom with my stepdad. He was admitted to the hospital on yhe 6th with a bad case of pneumonia, on top of the cancer he has. We are at this point taking it hour by hour. He will not be with us long so I am at her house as much as possible. We were told his body is eat up with cancer. He doesn't have any insurance and medicare will not let him stay in the hospital, so we had to take him home to die. I am doing 3 school bus run every day now and about 3 fieldtrips weekly. I still babysit my 2 grandsons too. I drive in the am from 7 to 8 then go to my moms. Come back and go pick up the pm preschool kids at 10:45 that takes until 12:15 then I drive the 18 miles back to my moms. Then I have to be back to drive the pm bus to take kids home, at 3pm . I get back home about 4. We have to turn him every 2 to 3 hours. At about 5 I go back to moms and stay until about midnight helping her and keeping her company. I found time today to get on the computer because my sister went to moms to help. I am tired and I need a VACATION...............He will not be with us much longer, and its the least I can do for a person who has been there for me through the last 30 yrs. Please Pray that god doesn't let him suffer, sometime the pain is real bad, and you can tell but the morphine puts him to sleep and he like to look at us. He's trying to remember us. Thanks for letting me ramble on it feels good to talk! Karen

Janet H.
on 9/23/07 9:18 am - Golden Valley, AZ

RNY on 10/30/07

Hi Karen, sorry to hear about you step dad, Cancer is a very ulgy thing My stepdad and father inlaw both die from it ,so I know how you are feeling, I will keep you and your family in my thoughs and prayers,

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Karen R.
on 9/23/07 12:19 pm

Lap Band on 03/02/07

Thank you for the prayers. They are appreciated. Karen

Monica G.
on 9/23/07 9:49 am - North Aurora, IL

RNY on 03/24/08

Karen, I am so sorry about your stepdad. I will keep everyone in my prayers and pray for a quick and peaceful passing for him with no pain. Cancer sucks!! I have lost a 33 yr old cousin and my wonderful father in law to cancer. I'm so sorry

Monica

Karen R.
on 9/23/07 12:26 pm

Lap Band on 03/02/07

Thank you for the prayers. He was given 6 months to 1 year last Dec. He is slowly slipping away. Tonight we could not get him to wake for food. Last night he just starred at us. He has also told us he must go away. So we held his hand and said enjoy your journey. I then told him we will take care of mom for him. He then gave us all kisses. So it won't be long. I just wish I could stay with my mom so she won't be alone when it happens. Your right CANCER SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! Karen

Lisa Tucker
on 9/23/07 12:35 pm - Streator, IL

Revision on 04/19/13

Karen, I am really sorry about you Step Dad, but please take care of yourself also. Your Mom doesn't need to worry about you too. The meet and greet was fun, hope you can join us for the next one. Lisa

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singitkristen
on 9/23/07 1:12 pm, edited 9/23/07 1:13 pm - Addison, IL

Lap Band on 10/22/07

I was definitely thinking that the 23rd was next Sunday. Karen, find solace in the peace he will find in the next life. I know easier said then done.

C. Richardson
on 9/23/07 8:57 pm

RNY on 08/30/06

Hi Karen - I sure have missed seeing you on the boards. I'm glad you posted because I was worried about you. Please try to get some time for yourself. This is such a difficult time for you and your family. I'm keeping your entire family in my prayers. Christina

Lucy M.
on 9/23/07 10:22 pm - Conway, SC

DS on 08/25/10

Hi Karen! We missed you. I can relate to your family situation. I had a similar experience with my dad who passed away almost 8 years ago. Be there for him; he will appreciate that and you will feel good about that. No regrets. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers!

Hugs, Lucy

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Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

Karen R.
on 9/24/07 1:16 pm

Lap Band on 03/02/07

I do appreicate all your prayers. I was told today to stay at my moms house because it can happen any time because he has been asleep for 2 days now and hasn't had food or water for 2 days either. He has had a good life we will miss him dearly but when God calls for us we must go. Karen

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