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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: JennieD on April 06, 2012, 07:22:35 pm

Title: Date for my Father set
Post by: JennieD on April 06, 2012, 07:22:35 pm

Hey all,

We finally have a date set for surgery for my Dad. He will be having surgery with Dr. Fukushima on May 31st. It has been a long wait due to scheduling between the multiple surgeons. I know that it is definitely a relief for him to have a set date for all of this to happen and begin to move forward, however, it is causing great anxiety with me. Thoughts/prayers would mean the world as my family will be battling the new territory involved with the surgery and recovery process. Again, we don't exactly know what may be in store with any balance issues (or any other potential difficulties) and his pre-existing loss of sight. I have actually begun, and am planning to continue during his surgery/recovery, research to help document the recovery process for anyone else who may be in a similar position down the road.
Anyways- just an update and a place to share my stress and anxiety. Hope everyone has a great Easter weekend!

Title: Re: Date for my Father set
Post by: Suu on April 07, 2012, 04:30:42 am

Hi Jennie

That's a good idea with sharing with us and any future ANers that come along.  This way we can get another perspective from the family/carer side.

I'm glad you're father has someone with such a caring attitude and will follow your dad's progress as you write it.

All the best and a Happy Easter to you and your family.

Suu xxoo

Title: Re: Date for my Father set
Post by: Jim Scott on April 07, 2012, 12:31:34 pm

Jennie ~

Thanks for the update on your dad's scheduled AN surgery.  Of course he'll be in our prayers (you will, too) and we look forward to your recovery documentation.  Meanwhile, keep him as healthy as possible and try not to allow your anxiety to take control but be determined to see that your dad enjoys a successful surgery and unproblematic recovery.  :)

Jim

Title: Re: Date for my Father set
Post by: JennieD on April 09, 2012, 07:34:32 pm

Thank you both! I will post updates as they come!

Title: Re: Date for my Father set
Post by: CHD63 on April 09, 2012, 07:53:27 pm

Hi Jennie .....

Thoughts and prayers for you and your dad as you move forward through this process to remove his AN.

Clarice

Title: Re: Date for my Father set
Post by: kraynok2 on April 10, 2012, 07:47:00 pm

Jennie,
    It's always a relief to make a decision and then get a date for the treatment.  I'm glad your dad has a date.  It sound like it's been a bit of a hassle.  But that's over now.  Good luck to your dad.  He will be kept in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy