Never seen my father in such a state

All the ebst mate. I once had to witness my own dad in the ICU. One of the scariest moments of my life, seeing him so weak. I know how it feels to see someone close to you suffer :(
 
Be strong dude as he needs you now like you have needed him in the past.
As others have said give it 2-3 weeks and he will look much better.
I wish you your father and the rest of your family all my luck and wish him a speedy recovery.
 
My dad had quad bypass at the age of 42, 15 years on he's fit(ish) and healthy. Your dad will only get stronger from here on. It's a tough surgery but just make sure he doesnt return to work to early like my dad. He ended up with a hernia because he was back at work after 4 weeks.
 
Best wishes to your dad and you guys. He's in capable hands - it's a funny thing to say, but that kind of operation is a fairly day-to-day thing nowadays.
 
Hey mate, you haven't got anything to worry about.

Your dad will no doubt pull through. The success rate is 98%

My neighbour had the same surgery and he was home in a week and back to his cycling after a couple of months! :)

I wish you and your family the best.
 
At 11:15pm we had a phone call from the hospital, never a good a sign I thought.

A nurse prodceeded to tell me that my father's condition has deteriorated, it was at that moment of time that I felt a lump down my throat. She continued and said internal bleeding has occured and they're going to have to operate on him again :eek:

We all got ready in practically 30 seconds and headed off to the hospital. We were joined by the rest of my family most in tears. I had contacted all close family and relatives and the sentiments were same amongst everyone. We were waiting in the waiting room, no one spoke a word in perhaps the slowest hour I've witnessed. After an hour and 30 minutes a surgeon updated us on the progress.

We were told that he had lost a lot of blood so they had to give some blood via blood transfusion, the operation was successful and that he'd be put in ICU on sedatives for 24-48 hours.

Our sunken hearts had finally found hope, we just had a long family chat for 2-3 hours whilst he was moved to ICU.

Was difficult to see him in ICU with a pipe through him :(

2 operations in a space of 14 hours! Legend! :D

I'm definitely not letting him work ever again in his life. Please do value your precious parents the thought of losing my dad is unbearable. It will happen as it does with life, it's just not so sudden, not yet.

Can't wait to visit him today, I'm seriously shattered yet I can't sleep.

Thanks for all your kind words.
 
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At 11:15pm we had a phone call from the hospital, never a good a sign I thought.

A nurse prodceeded to tell me that my father's condition has deteriorated, it was at that moment of time that I felt a lump down my throat. She continued and said internal bleeding has occured and they're going to have to operate on him again :eek:

We all got ready in practically 30 seconds and headed off to the hospital. We were joined by the rest of my family most in tears. I had contacted all close family and relatives and the sentiments were same amongst everyone. We were waiting in the waiting room, no one spoke a word in perhaps the slowest hour I've witnessed. After an hour and 30 minutes a surgeon updated us on the progress.

We were told that he had lost a lot of blood so they had to give some blood via blood transfusion, the operation was successful and that he'd be put in ICU on sedatives for 24-48 hours.

Our sunken hearts had finally found hope, we just had a long family chat for 2-3 hours whilst he was moved to ICU.

Was difficult to see him in ICU with a pipe through him :(

2 operations in a space of 14 hours! Legend! :D

I'm definitely not letting him work ever again in his life. Please do value your precious parents the thought of losing my dad is unbearable. It will happen as it does with life, it's just not so sudden, not yet.

Can't wait to visit him today, I'm seriously shattered yet I can't sleep.

Thanks for all your kind words.
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wow that was quite a gripping post, sounds like his a fighter, I'm sure he'll be fine, like others have said he's in the best place atm, hope he gets well soon.
 
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Pretty much been on his bedside for a while now, it's really disheartening. He also had his gallstones removed which caused the internal bleeding.

It's been a very rough couple of nights. I really do dislike hospitals, the person next to my father passed away. It's an overwhelming enviroment to be in :(

I heard the odd couple of swears from his mouth today, so he's definitely gaining concious :D

He's going to be banned from working, he's done far too much for us in life, he needs a break.

I really hope no permanent damage has been caused :(
 
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I heard the odd couple of swears from his mouth today, so he's definitely gaining concious :D
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Small steps my friend. He's on the mend. It might take some time, but he'll get there :)
 
Make sure he keeps thinking positive, it's amazing how much power that has. He sounds like a trooper though!

It's always painful to see our parents compromised, but you will come out stronger and closer together than ever at the end of all this.

Best wishes,
 
Seems like he was on the mend last night, we had a decent chat.

My brother was called in last night, he had a vicious infection, so they've taken him back to ICU.

I found out today morning. I got ready to set off only to find my car has been vandalised :mad:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8649039#post8649039

Had so much stuff to do today such as paying all the bills, sorting out stuff for my father, doing all the shopping.

Talk about timing huh?
 
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