My helpful boss
October 15, 2008 4:43pm
Well, my boss was at it again. I'm heading back up to see my parents tomorrow. My dad has been moved out of the ICU, which everyone …
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October 14, 2008 8:11pm
Right now I'm feeling just so hopeless. I marked this as a "Call For Help", but don't take that the wrong way - you guys have …
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Hi John, Just wanted to say that I was thinking of you and your dad today! And I agree that while I love Google, it is not always the best thing since its so easy to read all the negative aspects of different medical issues. I was actually afraid to log on to this site that one of my best friends told me about, for fear that I would get so wrapped up in the scary side of my condition and not concentrate on getting better. And most likely drive my poor, patient and wonderful husband insane by keeping him up all night every night with my fear. I'm very sorry to hear that your boss put more fear in you by sharing what happened with his own father. I think its human nature to want to share with others when you've been through something awful and especially when you think that person will understand since they are going through something similar. However, I want to echo the other folks online here with saying that your director's situation is very different than your father's. Every person is unique and different and your dad's doctors know what is best for him and his very specific situation. And it sounds like you got some really great news with his blood level stabilizing, his blood pressure normal, his knee not broken, walking around (although I know how painful this can be, my DVT is causing me a lot of pain in walking). I would urge you not to keep reading all the negative stuff online, yes, it's important to be educated and these days to be an advocate for our loved ones, but concentrate your energy on learning all the helpful things people on this site have to share. And know that just by having been there at the hospital for the time you were able to be there, and by checking in daily with your parents will mean so much to your dad. He knows that you love him and want to be a support to him. And you can't look back at the past, just look forward and make the most of talking and being with him when you can from now on. Maybe its just as simple as looking into his eBay stuff again. For me, its been the little things that my family and friends have done for me since they obviously can't treat my medical issues. And many of my friends also live very far away, so they've sent care packages, flowers, and just taking the time to call or email has been wonderful. Okay, well I am rambling, I hope this is helpful. You take care. Sharon
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it will get easier as time goes on, promise you! ...just try and stay strong!
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hoping your father is making lots of progress...he is definately in the right place, and will soon be on the road to recovery! Hope you are feeling more positive too! From a multiple PE survivor x
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