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My dad (95) had a ministroke again last night. My mom was helping him back from the bathroom about 1 a.m. when he lost feeling on one side and couldn't walk. After a 911 call and checkout at the hospital, the scan found a small bleed in his brain. I spoke to them both about 9 a.m. (my brother called to tell me about it about 8:30) and they were still in the emergency room. He's feeling much better and spoke without any slurring that I could tell, and his feeling has come back. They were waiting for him to be taken up to a room (and admitted). Being in crankypants mode, he wants to go home but that's not going to happen and he knows it. They both told me not to go running down there (Ft. Lauderdale). So my current plans are to sit tight and see what develops. I am planning to be at Brunchgate and the games on Saturday. Brisket gets sliced this evening.

Ozzie, prayers and vibes for your dad's quick recovery.

and to your whole family, Ozzie.

Prayers and vibes headed to you and your dad.

Prayers and vibes for your dad. And also for your mom, your brother, you, and all of the family.

Massive vibes to you, your Dad and the entire family. I hope crankypants turns into sunny butt and he's home and feeling tip top very soon.

Oz, sending MUCHO MUCHO vibes and prayers for your Dad's speedy recovery and healing as well as strength vibes and prayers for your Mom and the rest of your family from VA!!!!!

CRUD.

I hope OzzieDad is well enough to go home soon.

I'm sending hugs, prayers and vibes your way, Ozzie, that you will not worry and stress over your Dad. (Even though I know you will!) He's in good hands and getting wonderful care.

Vibes Ozzie to both of you.

Vibes and mental hugs to you, Ozzie, and your mom & Dad.

Hope he's recovered and home soon. So difficult to know what/how much to do with the elderly, especially when they're our own.

The stroke vibes worked pretty well down here. Dispatching them your way.

Quick update, and it's all good news so far. The vibes from here are certainly very powerful and muchly appreciated!

I spoke with his doctor, who is both a neurologist and a psychologist. He said my dad had a small bleed on the right side of his brain, near the front. He is currently fully alert and lucid. Movement and feeling has returned on both sides. He is speaking without difficulty. He suffered no apparent trauma to cause the bleed - it is just a result of old age weakening the blood vessels. They will repeat the exam/scan in the morning and hopefully he'll be able to go home in a couple of days. My mom, who was up all night with him, has gone home to get some lunch and take a nap, and she'll go back to the hospital later this afternoon.

Yay for OzzieDad!!!

I'm sure you're breathing a sigh of relief as well.

I know how scary this all has been for you and your family. Been there, done that. Sounds like you all did everything right. Realized what was happening and got him help right away. That's the critical part. Good job all of you!!!! He's a lucky guy to have such a close and loving family. (So are YOU, I might add!) Here are some vibes to assure that all continues to improve and go smoothly the rest of the way. We'll lift one to his health on Saturday!!!!


Love, Ima

Sending some major vibes for you and your family! Hopefully nothing of this nature happens again for a looonggg time (or never).

I'm a bit late to the game, Ozzie, but here are some vibes for your dad! Sounds like he's doing well. Vibes and prayers that this continues.

Glad for the good report, Ozzie. Sending vibes for continued improvement. Keep a good thought.

More vibes on the way Ozzie.

Just a quick update.

They moved my dad from the hospital to a rehab center on Tuesday afternoon. He has a good appetite but other than that I don't know much about his physical condition. They were going to try to get him up out of bed today. I'll find out later tonight how that went when I speak with my mom.

I'm driving to Ft. Lauderdale tomorrow and will see him Friday morning. Also, at the suggestion of a friend down there, I have called the local Hospice service and set up an appointment with them (and with my mom - she doesn't know this yet) for Friday afternoon. I think they will be of great help for them when he has to leave the rehab after two weeks (that's what Medicare will pay for). Medicare pays for all the Hospice service, even if it is (almost) 24 hours/day assistance. They sound wonderful. I'll let you know.