Forums >Off the Beaten Path>Gah...we think my dad had a stroke this AM!
we just found out my mom has breast cancer. Right now it looks like treatment might just require a lumpectomy, but they won't know for sure until they actually open her up. My best friend died not even a year ago after her 10 year battle with breast cancer, and I'm feeling really helpless being this far away....
Now that was a bath...
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Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay
Thanks everyone! (((group hug))) My mom described my dad as "not a well man," but from things she said I took this to mean that he will always be at risk for further strokes. His smoking days are definitely over and I would guess that his diet and exercise will need to change, though he's not really inactive and used to coach my soccer team when I was younger, so I know he won't be averse to adding some sort of regular physical activity.
I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to not be able to really express what he is thinking...in some way, i think that would be worse than being physically debilitated. Will you be able to make a trip back to WI soon to be with your family? is there anything I can do for you, sweet friend? i'm here for you if you need me.... ((((((((((more hugs)))))))))))
btw, my grandpa also had the carotid surgery almost 2 years ago....i remember how scared we were with that procedure- it seemed more white knuckling to us than the actual bypass procedure he also went through. But he pulled through with flying colors and today, he's like a new man! The serious procedures have improved his quality of life immensely. Your dad probably didn't notice too many side effects beforehand, from the blockages, but boy...I bet once his recovery period is over, he will definitely notice how much better he feels! ((((((((hugs)))))))))
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Hang in there, girl! It's been such a tough year for you. *Sending caring thoughts*
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