OT: Dad update

(deactivated member)
on 3/30/08 2:36 am - Long Beach, CA

HI, all...I haven't updated you on Dad in a bit, and some have asked, so...

He is at home. He is off the TPN (IV food) and back to eating. I brought him his favorite Starbucks' drink on Friday for the first time in a MONTH.

He went out with my brother and had a haircut and as much of a shave as he can get with his little skin cancers.

He goes for little walks outside with mom (and me when I go). He takes his cane, and is a bit unsteady, but I see this as a positive sign of him wanting to get stronger.

On Tuesday, he will go see his oncologist and see where he stands with the cancer radiation treatments that have been postponed for this past month. Should he/can he pick up where he left off? (he had treatment #1 of 35, and then was interrupted by the stomach/feeding tube infection fiasco).

I am happy to see him at home...getting into a routine...feeling more like himself again.

He is still in a fight for his life, but so much more comfortable, and that makes a world of difference.

My family and I thank you for your prayers and support. No one will live forever, at least not in this physical world, and we know that, but we hope for dad that he has a good quality of life for as long as he is here.

thank you!!

Lori and family

Kim K.
on 3/30/08 2:56 am

RNY on 10/01/07

Hi Sis! It must be a "God" thing, as my friends and I call it, I'd been thinking about you, just today, and thinking I need to send you a PM to check in on Dad! And lo and behold, here is your post.

I'm so glad to hear he's taking baby steps and getting stronger. It makes all the difference in getting better when you can be at home in your own bed, surrounded by your own family and "stuff". Please tell your folks

for me, I continue to keep you all in my prayers. Praise God that your family knows the One who holds this all in His Hands. xo Kim

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"

Jim Elliot

(deactivated member)
on 3/30/08 3:55 am - Long Beach, CA

Thank you, Kim!!

Yes, being in his home has helped his mood tremendously!!

You must come to LB soon...or...me and Dave will need to drive up the coast soon for coffee one Saturday....

God bless you!!

your sis... Lori

Lisa B
on 3/30/08 10:22 am - Riverside, CA

RNY on 02/05/07

Lori, I am so glad your Dad is doing better...that is great news!

BIG Hugs,
Lisa
"When I look good, I feel good....when I feel good, I look even better! "

jinkers
on 3/30/08 10:23 am - Camarillo, CA

RNY on 11/08/07

Lori Nothing like the comfort of your own home. Glad to hear being home is helping. Im sure it is better for his spirits. I hope he continues to get stronger and happier being home with the ones he loves!!

:) Kelly goal in 14 months!!
335 high/305 surgery / 160 goal

Lisa...
on 3/31/08 7:04 am - Stanton, CA

RNY on 02/13/08

Hi Lori I am glad your Dad is home and eating real food, I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Hugs, Lisa...

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