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My poor dad :'(

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Longdistance · 18/07/2017 17:42

We've been run through the mill with my poor dad. He had a fall in 2014, and broke his fima (thigh bone) at the top. He had the op and they put the wrong sized metal into his leg. Infection after infection, and a stay at the Nuffield hospital in Oxford, they decided they couldn't do anymore for him, and that he wouldn't be able to walk ever again. He was sent home, and my dm became his carer.

They'd send in carers 3 times a week, and when he was slowly getting better, they had the carers just come in the mornings.

Df was in and out of hospital with chest infections/bronchitis/pneumonia. He's always been ok, and come out in good health.

So, on Sunday he was blue lighted in, and was found to have kidney failure. He got progressively worse, and was put on dialysis. He hasn't improved at all, and if he hasn't progressed in the next few days, they are going to switch the dialysis off, as his heart is weak also.

I don't know what I'm asking, but I just need a hand hold 😭

Thanks for reading x

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mumonashoestring · 18/07/2017 18:50

Poor chap. And poor you! On the off chance he's back in one of the Oxford hospitals, I work not far away - if you need someone to eat lunch/have a coffee with and chat to take your mind off things, shout.

gybegirl · 18/07/2017 18:46

I just wanted to say how much I feel for you. It is heart breaking seeing a strong wonderful parent struggle so much. I don't have any magical wand of course. My only advice would be to make your dad as comfortable as possible - please draw any possible issues to the attention of the staff immediately - and chat about happier memories. x

Footle · 18/07/2017 18:41

What a shocking thing to happen during that operation.

Longdistance · 18/07/2017 18:11

Thanks coco.

The rod was eventually taken out, and never replaced. The bone grew back as a mass globule of bone. It's been really painful for him Sad

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Cocolepew · 18/07/2017 17:44

Im sorry, how awful Flowers
How dreadful that they put the wrong sized rod in!

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