Well, my step-mom called. Dad's surgery got pushed of till 4, then delayed even longer, but he came through quite well. She said there was still some issues with his pancreas and liver, but they expect him to go home tomorrow. They also said had he waited much longer it would have been a life/death situation. They removed a few more large stones, not sure how many, but they already got the 4 causing blockage out on Friday.

So, he's doing good, and hopefully will be home tomorrow...

Thanks for the kind words everyone... and if you're wondering WTH! Dad was in the hospital with somewhat serious gall bladder problems... I mentioned it in the Dad sold the GN thread...

 

Glad to hear hes doing well. Lets hope the recovery goes even better.


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Glad to hear he's doing well.

 

I'm happy to hear your dad is on the road to recovery!

 

That's good news,I wish him a speedy recovery.

 

Awesome news to hear your dad is better!

Maybe when he gets home you can spend some quality time with him (not to imply you haven't done so already but sometimes we don't take the time until it is too late). You might not realize how much it would probably mean to him, and even to you.

If it had been a life or death situation, or it had gone the other direction you might not have had another chance like you do now.

Please don't think I am being preachy, but many of us tend to neglect our dads as they grow older and we have so many other things to do. All they want is a little of our time.

Blast away if you want to, I just hope that this makes someone out there think...

 

Thanks everyone, and no blasting to do. Good point! But Dad and I are pretty close. Have been for the last ten years. Before that I barely knew him. My parents divorced when I was three, and it seemed more like an obligation for us to see each other. Then one day everything just changed, Dad accepted his faults, sincerely apologized to those who needed to hear it, and things have been pretty darn good ever since...

 

Great news... Sounds like everything (EXCEPT the cars) is working out for the best.

 

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Just to follow up - How's your dad doing???

 

Hey, thanks...

Doing good. He's been home since Tuesday night. Docs have him restricted to nothing labor intensive, no long car trips. He was supposed to be here today for our engagement party, but the doctor wouldn't let him.

I talked to him last night, said he's feeling good. A little sore still, but things are heeling up, and most of the swelling and bruising is gone from the surgery... and he seemed like his old self again.

They "think" this will cure all the problems he's had over the past 4 years...