not exactly how I thought my weekend would go.

[hafital]

I think it's time for some of that wonderful LJ Fandom Friend's list good thoughts mojo.

Friday afternoon I got a call from my Mom telling me my Dad was ordered by his doctor to go to the ER, right then, emergency emergency.

He hasn't been feeling well for a long time, dizzy, low energy, itching, frequent urination. Mom has been telling him to go to the doctors for months now. I've known something was wrong, too, and clearly from the symptoms he's been having, I was pretty sure it had something to do with his prostate, but good luck getting him to admit that, and, well, it's an awkward conversation to have with your father. And he's a stubborn man.

Finally, finally, he felt bad enough that he went to the doctor's on Wednesday, and Friday, when they got the lab results back, he was ordered to go to the ER that day, right now, go! The reason he hasn't been feeling well is because his kidney's are failing. Have been failing. Were about to fail. If he hadn't gone to the doctor's when he did, he'd have been dead in two weeks. And I was right, the kidney trouble is a result of pressure from the prostate. So, he's in the hospital right now, they got him on all kinds of high blood pressure stuff, 3 kinds of IVs, a catheter, blood transfusion. They have to treat the kidneys' before they can even contemplate figuring out what's going on with the prostate -- could be cancer, could just be enlarged, or an infection. It's possible they can reverse some of the damage to the kidneys, but it's also possible he'll need to go on dialysis for the rest of his life. To early to tell. Right now, they need to get him as back to normal as possible.

I'm fine. Mom's fine. Dad's as fine as one can be in this situation. We're all very even keeled people, over here, not really prone to histrionics, so none of us are in a panic or anything. And I'm thinking, he's going to be okay. One never knows, of course, but well, he's weak and tired but that's the toxins in his blood from not processing waste properly. If he has prostate cancer, well, that'll suck, yes, but we're pretty optimistic at the moment.

Criminy!

*sigh*

Comments

[linaelyn.livejournal.com]

*California-Granola Healing Vibes™*

You know that thing where they did a double-blind study, and proved that prayer doesn't help people get better when they have no idea they're being prayed for (or sent good thoughts, or whatever you like)?

Tell your Dad (and your mom) that all your friends are sending these good wishes. Because it turns out when an ill person knows that people give a shit if they get better, it MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE. :-)

You and your family will absolutely be in my thoughts.

[sanj.livejournal.com]

Oh, Jesus wept. I'm glad he got in there in time.

*puts in good word with local deities*
*hugs you*

[jimpage363.livejournal.com]

He's in my prayers. You, too.

[devohoneybee.livejournal.com]

hey sweetie -- hugs and prayers coming your way and your family's way. give a yell if you want some in-person hugging, distraction, or what-all.

[merricatk.livejournal.com]

I'll have my mother add him to her prayer list, & I'll be sending positive waves his way.

Also, a story that might help: several years ago, my mother was diagnosed with a very rare kidney problem (her kidneys are literally calcifying). The only treatments are a change in diet (no calcium) and a potassium suppliment (so no potassium in her diet either). Her doctor didn't expect her to last the year.

Well, she's not only still here, her kidneys are improving. The doctors didn't even think that was possible.

So don't give up hope. (And I believe that positive thinking helps, too.)

[killabeez.livejournal.com]

{{{{{tifah}}}}}

I love you, babe. You and your family have been in my thoughts since Friday, and you'll stay there. Not much different than the normal state of things. :)

[slb44.livejournal.com]

Massive positive vibes coming towards you and your family.

Please do keep us posted.

[unovis-lj.livejournal.com]

Best wishes; keeping you in my thoughts.
My dad had prostate cancer a few years ago, getting treatment long after he should have, and came through it all.

[popfantastic.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so sorry you're going through this. All kinds of good vibes are going out to you and your parents.

[pat-t.livejournal.com]

Sending good thoughts your way. I hope things turn around soon for your dad.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

How scary this all must be. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, and I wish you comfort and strength during this time.

[mischief5.livejournal.com]

Sending good vibes and all my best your way. Blessings.

[nestra.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Best wishes to you and your family.

[wickedwords.livejournal.com]

Oh, man. That is so nick-of-time, and great that it has been caught. Good thoughts from my end of the universe, and tons of {{hugs}}

[greensilver.livejournal.com]

I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts, and sending lots of good vibes your way.

[jacquez.livejournal.com]

I'm glad your dad is getting the treatment he needs! I'll be thinking of you all.

[falzalot.livejournal.com]

Big hugs, and much thinking of good thoughts!!!

[laurashapiro.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, sweetie! I'm thinking good thoughts for you and your family.

::hugs::

[klia.livejournal.com]

Sending good wishes your family's way.

*hugs*

[cesperanza.livejournal.com]

Oh, HONEY. Hugs you madly! I just--I'm sorry for you and kind of raising a fist at your father for not going to the doctor, even though I am myself that same kind of annoying procrastinator. But also, I believe in your optimism! I think it's all going to be fine now that someone's paying attention!

[troyswann.livejournal.com]

me==>good thoughts==>you

work your magic, LJ good thoughts mojo!

[cereta.livejournal.com]

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[luminosity]

Oh man! I'm so glad y'all bullied him into going. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you and your family, love.

[teresa-c.livejournal.com]

Good thoughts mojo, coming your way! Oh my word.

[macgeorge1.livejournal.com]

{wiggling fingers and waving arms mysteriously}

Sending massive positive vibes your way!!

[elistaire.livejournal.com]

*Many* good thoughts being sent your way.

[mlyn.livejournal.com]

YIKES. I'm so glad he went in to the doc in time. Good luck to him and you and your whole fam while he gets treated and recuperates.

[adabsolutely.livejournal.com]

Sending virtual hugs and many good vibrations your way.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry that it happened but thankfully he went early enough to catch it. I really hope he'll be okay, I'll definitely be thinking good thoughts for him and all of you!

[destina.livejournal.com]

Thinking lots and lots of good thoughts for all of you!

[rhi]

{{{hugs}}} Sending lots of good thoughts your way, dear.

[jotribe.livejournal.com]

That's so frightening. I'm sending healing thoughts to your Dad...and hugs to you.

[kadymae.livejournal.com]

Sending the wubs your dad's way.