Just a week ago yesterday my grandpa was taken up to the hospital by ambulance from his nursing home and surgery was performed on his colon. He ended up having his whole colon removed because of a nasty blockage. He stayed in the hospital until yesterday when he went back to his nursing home and the whole family was relieved because the care there is outstanding and he is loved and he feels comfortable there because he is familiar with it. At 3:00 this morning we got the phone call that he is not doing well, the same symptoms are appearing again, hard and swollen stomach, vomiting, high pulse rate and low blood pressure. He has been taken back up to the hospital by ambulance again this morning and we believe we are looking at the same thing, a nasty blockage. The whole family decided after the last surgery we would not put him through another operation again at his age and health. All I am asking is that if you could please pray for him to either recover to the best of his ability or for him to please go peacefully .. that was very hard to write because I do not want to see him go, but I don't want to see him suffer like my other grandpa did towards the end. We will take any prayers we can get.
Prayers being sent for you, your grandpa, and your family. We just lost my grandma, and our prayer was that she go peacefully, and she did! I pray that there is peace in your family about your decision. You all know it is the right decision, so don't feel guilty!
thank you jen and jules .... I just got home from the hospital it was a long wait until he was admitted and put into a real room instead of the emergency room but no word from the doctor yet as he made his rounds early in the morning before my grandpa was there and won't be back in most likely until tomorrow morning .. another long night ahead of us!
the latest update on my grandpa is that the surgeon does not feel as though he needs surgery again. He thinks the moving is what caused him to be sick to his stomach and that in turn caused his stomach to swell slightly. There is partial blockage but there is also "matter" going into his bag so things are moving through his system. We are hoping just a few days with a tube in his nose to his stomach to drain some fluid will be good enough and he will be able to get back to his nursing home. Thanks for all of your prayers.
the latest update on my grandpa is that the surgeon does not feel as though he needs surgery again. He thinks the moving is what caused him to be sick to his stomach and that in turn caused his stomach to swell slightly. There is partial blockage but there is also "matter" going into his bag so things are moving through his system. We are hoping just a few days with a tube in his nose to his stomach to drain some fluid will be good enough and he will be able to get back to his nursing home. Thanks for all of your prayers.
glad to hear he's doing a little better ((hugs))
I'm glad he didn't need another surgery. These decisions are hard to make if given a choice. does he need to be on a "bag" now?
I have been up seeing my grandpa for most of the week and things are definately looking up! Friday night most of us wound up in his room believing that was our last chance to be with him, but low and behold come Saturday morning he was looking and acting much better! He improved pretty much all day Saturday and into Sunday, but the doctor said he can't go back to the nursing home just yet as he is now running a fever. My mom and my cousin and I noticed on his foot today that it is slightly swollen and has a red blotch on it .. we are hoping that it is not a blood clot starting up since he has been in the hospital for two weeks now and they have only let him get out of bed twice. He is going to have a permanent IV put into his arm today because he pulls out the ones that are just in there temporarily. He will always have a "bag" from now on because he has no colon anymore it was fully removed during his first surgery. Thank you again for all of your prayers and thoughts! They are very very much appreciated!
i'm very glad your grandfather is doing well now...
I had a coworker whose father was "on the bag". She said his spirits were so down because he lost his dignity. I know I'd feel that way. How old is he?
littlelinda, my grandpa is 87 years old and mentally he has not been with us for coming up on five years since his stroke. He can say some old sayings that we all grew up hearing, but they dont come out in a conversation with him anymore he just tends to say them whenever it comes to his mind ... yesterday morning he returned to the nursing home and we all breathed a sigh of relief until the home called us and told us he was not doing well .. so it was decided between a few of us family members that it was time to call in hospice .. the doctor told us that medically there is nothing else they can do for him at this point so now our focus is on keeping him comfortable his last few days here ... we knew we did not want him to return to the hospital anymore .. they treated him so bad ... leaving him in saturated sheets ... having three people hold him down while they drew blood from his arm AFTER they had taken him down to have a PIC line put in his arm ( a permanent IV ) just because he is unable to communicate as you and I would they just ignored him and our familys request for even the most basic needs .. a horrible experience for him and us ... we are glad he is back at his "home"
just because he is unable to communicate as you and I would they just ignored him and our familys request for even the most basic needs .. a horrible experience for him and us ... we are glad he is back at his "home"
How very sad! 
just because he is unable to communicate as you and I would they just ignored him and our familys request for even the most basic needs .. a horrible experience for him and us ... we are glad he is back at his "home"
How very sad!
That's horrible! I feel so bad for your grandpa and your family. I'm also close to my grandparents and that would break my heart to see them treated badly.
I just wanted to let those of you who have been following this and praying for my family that we got a phone call from hospice saying he has taken a turn for the worse and most likely won't make it through the weekend .. please keep praying for him to go peacefully and also for my mom to be strong as she has been by his side faithfully day in and day out ..... thank you again ...
You, your grandfather and your whole family have my prayers for peace and strength during this trying time...
Hugs,
Gail
I just wanted to thank everyone for their prayers. My grandpa passed away this afternoon surrounded by family. Not an easy thing to see happen to those you love but a lot easier then seeing those you love in pain ... thank you again .... I also want to ask for prayers for my husband and his family at this time .... after we got home from the nursing home last night he received a call from his dad letting him know that my dh's grandpa passed away yesterday .. not a good weekend for us ......
So sorry! Both your grandfathers! Sad news! As for your grandfather, I'm glad he went peacefully and didn't linger on and on in pain. It was best for him and your family. God bless your both families.
thank you everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers ... Monday was my dh's grandpas funeral, they live out of state and he did not feel like traveling over there for his cremation ceremony .. today (Thursday) was my grandpa's funeral service ... it has been a long and tiring week .... your prayers are very much appreciated ...
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