It's been a rough week, need a little help.

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:22 pm

Monday night about 8:30 P.M. my niece's husband called and told me my 78 year old brother-in-law had a heart attack. My sister had taken a trip to Europe with her daughters for ten days and wasn't expected back until Tuesday. My brother-in-law had to have his heart shocked back to life 8 times. Two on the way to the hospital and 6 while he was being operated on. My wife and I got their early the next morning. He was just out of the operating room. He was pulling at every device they had put in him. From 10:a.m. until late that evening It was a wresting match. The staff was waiting to give him some Valium until my sister got there. After that, it calmed done for a while but he started up again that night. He has no short term memory. Nothing you say can stop him from doing things that can hurt him. He was doing better today but not as well as I hoped. While I was working with him my other sister called. Her husband had a knee replacement 5 weeks ago. He is a 75 year old big man and his knee was not doing well. He fell at a drugstore and broke his femur in half 4 inches above his knee replacement. He was operated on this morning. We are heading to Longview tomorrow to support my other sister. It looks like a lot of rehab for both. If you could spare a prayer or two I sure would appreciate it. If anybody has had any experience with a heart attack victim and their short term memory I would appreciate some input. Also some understanding of the weakness of the femur above the knee replacement, is that common? Thanks!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:23 pm

Sorry to hear that - prayers up for sure!

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:26 pm

Done.

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:39 pm

Done on both counts...

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:39 am

I don't have a clue about either, but prayers will be sent.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:29 am

Godbless and Godspeed.

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:44 am

Done!

Shawn

CEMENTHEAD · Post by **CEMENTHEAD** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:59 am

Sending them as we speak.....

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:51 am

I'll say prayers for all.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:53 am

Prayers up for your family. God Bless.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:41 am

Done.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:46 am

Prayers sent!
Cowboy up....

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:02 am

Done!!! Sorry to hear of your trials rangerider... hope and pray that it gets better soon.

nemhed · Post by **nemhed** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:09 am

Prayers said for your entire family!

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:21 am

I can't imagine things more messed up my friend---with all this going on. Prayers offered for your family, and those that are in recovery. Keep us posted. bruce

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:35 am

Sorry to hear that. Prayers on the way.

claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:46 am

Done.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:47 am

Prayers up!

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:49 am

Prayers up!!

86er · Post by **86er** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:01 am

We'll send a prayer - and if you need anything near Dallas just shoot me a PM and we'll gladly help out.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:08 am

They will be in my prayers.

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:30 am

I talked to my sister this morning and the heart attack victim has showing a great deal of improvement. He had a good nights rest, is eating breakfast and reading the paper. You guys do great work. I'm headed for Longview now to see about my other brother-in-law. If we do as good with him he'll be doing the two-step soon. That would truly be a added miracle because he never could dance before. Thanks so much and I mean that!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:43 am

that is good news, Prayers continue. Keep us informed. Safe travel.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:04 pm

Gods speed and mercy for all of you rangerider.

Hang on in there friend.

Nath.

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:47 pm

Prayers said.

While it might well be possible that your BIL will recover his short-term memory I will tell you that it is a burden for one to lose one's memory. One can't follow instructions because one can't remember them, can't remember why, and can't remember who (at least not the new faces). I've come to conclusion that I'd rather be in a wheelchair than to lose my memory. There are several of us on the forum with loved ones who have memory loss/dementia and the number one thing is to have patience. Being patient is sometimes easier said than done.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:53 pm

+ 1 - good to hear things are improving.

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:23 pm

I hope everything works out all the way around. If there's anything I can do to help let me know. I'm only a couple of hours from Longview.

Mutt · Post by **Mutt** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:33 am

Prayers given , May God bless you all .

mklwhite · Post by **mklwhite** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:32 am

Knee mail sent.

moxgrove · Post by **moxgrove** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:35 pm

My prayers are with your clan. Sometimes there is a secondary clot that can affect the brain I.E TIA or CVI . Also sometimes if cardiac output is insufficient brain profusion can be hindered. A lot of times these effects are temporary. I would imagine that in the upcoming days the CT scans and angiograms will reveal a lot more. I work in a primarily Strike/ Heart attack Emergency department, and see a lot of good results given a little time. Take care.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:04 pm

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Best of luck to all and hang in there.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:13 pm

airedaleman · Post by **airedaleman** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:49 am

You and your family will remain in our prayers.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:57 am

Rangerider,
Prayers sent. Its sad hearing these end of life stories. We sure do hope he pulls out of this--physically and emotionally---------Sixgun

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:28 pm

Sounds like the one's going to pull through okay. That's good news. Prayers still for one and all.

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:18 pm

Thanks so much. They are both doing better. I'm sure your prayers were of great help. God has seen fit to pull them through so far. I just got back from Longview and my sister is putting him in a skilled nursing rehab center for a few weeks. They are moving him today. Thanks again.

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