Upcoming surgery / prayers request

gmill880

As some of you long time posters remember my dad has had quite a time the past couple of years with cancer, heart problems , bladder problems, letting his own truck run over him and some other things as well. Tuesday Oct 26th dad will have heart valve re-placement surgery for a valve that is closing down. Went in for a heart cath today the 19th and everything went as expected and so its on to next Tuesdays replacement and to clean out a couple of arteries. He and we have weighed the pro's and con's and he really has no choice. No surgery and he lives 12-15 mos. Successful surgery and he could live 10 or more years . Here is were my brother of the leafs who have been such wonderful compassionate friends over the last coupla years come in ... please say a prayer to whatever God you believe in ... I really believe a positive mind set and for lack of a better word " Karma " can help and do wonders. He is 78 yrs young and a h_ll of a fighter ... I just want as many good thoughts , prayers and feelings in his corner as we can muster . Love you guys . Thanks . Gene

gripnrip

Thoughts and prayers coming your way. Best of luck.

The Sniper

kaspera79

Geno.. Consider it done brother..Thoughts are with you, prayers are for you and your family.

gmill880

Thanks Guys ... it means a lot to me and my family. The doctors have pulled no punches with how hard and serious this is gonna be. He will be in good hands ( Dr. Kon ) one of the best surgeons in the U.S. for the type of high risk this will be. I will keep you updated as to how it goes. You guys are much appreciated .

fla-gypsy

Prayers made

jship079

I will be praying to my Lord Jesus for you BRo

Luko

As we now know, you're old man's a tough sob. Good karma coming your way from Pittsburgh. And just in general, hope all is well with you and your family otherwise.

Sandman1am

Prayers and thoughts going to you and yours.....& everyone else out there.

PuroFreak

Lots of prayers and thoughts coming from Texas my friend. He is a strong man and is a fighter! My family will keep sending good vibes your way. Let us know how it comes out.

cabinetmaker

More prayers from Texas.

james40

I hope the surgery goes well and your father comes out with a clean bill of health and a speedy recovery.

ScottTDawg

Thoughts and prayers from Wisconsin.

Hays

Gene... Much love and prayers headed your way from California brother. Definitely be thinking about you and your dad.

gmill880

Thanks guys, really appreciate it !!!

jsnake

Gene I have you both covered. Got you guys added. Your dad is a trooper and you know he is going to make it. Keep his spirits high and make sure he goes into this with a positive attitude. I really believe that keeping your faith and being positive works. They told my mom she would be dead within a month or two when she had cancer. She turned it into another 5 or 6 years because she believed she could beat it. Her attitude kept her going. Take care of your dad and keep us informed.

laker1963

You and your dad are in our thoughts Gene.

Redtailhawkoz

Prayers going out for you and your dad and family... is your Dad my moms roomate... She is in the same boat in the hospital but they cant do any more surgery. Hope all goes well for you and your dad gene. Thanks for the Update

gmill880

ctremblay187

Prayers from CT sent

The Sniper

gmill880

j0z3r

Hey Gene, glad to hear all went well. I'm starting to think your dad's only weakness might be kryptonite and parking brakes with all he's been through and overcome. Hope the recovery goes well, I'll be rooting for him.

kaspera79

Hey geno, a little late in my well wishes, but, glad your dad is doing well.

Fourtotheflush

Great news Geno!

gmill880

dad got out of the hospital this past monday. He is now living with my wife and I due to circumstances at his house. I love having him here when I get home from work and my wife has been taking care of him during the day. I am truly blessed to have found such a wonderful woman ! We have told him he can live here for as long as he wants and he is really relaxed and enjoying himself. If he wants to stay forever we told him we would go ahead and finish the basement now and he could have his own apartment there and come and go as he pleases. I thank God for having a home that can accomodate him and a wife who is just great to help out. It's feels so good to be able to really take care of someone who you cherish and love and who has given so much of themselves when you were growing up and took care of you. Just wanted to share this ... thanks for listening guys and thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Dad is doing well and getting stronger every day.

j0z3r

Very cool Gene. I'm happy to hear all is well. Take care friend.

laker1963

Awesome news Gene. Awesome.

PuroFreak

gmill880:

dad got out of the hospital this past monday. He is now living with my wife and I due to circumstances at his house. I love having him here when I get home from work and my wife has been taking care of him during the day. I am truly blessed to have found such a wonderful woman ! We have told him he can live here for as long as he wants and he is really relaxed and enjoying himself. If he wants to stay forever we told him we would go ahead and finish the basement now and he could have his own apartment there and come and go as he pleases. I thank God for having a home that can accomodate him and a wife who is just great to help out. It's feels so good to be able to really take care of someone who you cherish and love and who has given so much of themselves when you were growing up and took care of you. Just wanted to share this ... thanks for listening guys and thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Dad is doing well and getting stronger every day.

Really glad to hear this bro! Sounds like he is lucky to have you and your wife!

Ninja1100

I moved home 2 years ago to assist my mom in taking care of my dad. He suffered from Parkinson's and dementia, a year ago we got an aid to help out but I did most of the work. I would have had it no other way as my fathers son I felt it was my duty to help him. I am also blessed to be married to a beautiful woman whom also helped in the day to day care. My father passed away on August 30th and he is no longer suffering. The house is empty without him and we are here to support my mother. For everyone who helps their parents in failing health you are a good human being and shall be blessed. It is very hard and taxing on everyone but they are your parents and deserve your help, God Bless.

The Sniper