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Still checking in often, but focusing on my Dad's care. 💓 It's been a rough year. Dad had a stroke in October & my brother passed away in March. Dad is 85 & paralyzed on his right side. I may not see a comment right away & can't share like I used to. 📢 Update: My dad has such a strong spirit, but unfortunately, he got aspiration pneumonia & although he made it through the infection, & is now out of ICU, he can no longer swallow. He will begin Hospice care soon. Focused on Dad, so bear with me.

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kelly32068 Prayers for your dad 😥🙏🏻 and a prayer for you as well 🙏🏻

Nov 02Reply

lynnm818 🙏🏼 for you n your family

Nov 02Reply

vb2011 @kelly32068 @tynleexo @patray1 @lynnm818 I'm at the hospital still. I think I was fully in shock mode yesterday and just heartbroken for my dad. I can function today! His hemorrhage is stable although it had spread a bit. I am so thankful and appreciative that you took the time to leave such sweet and encouraging comments. We fully believe in the power of prayer. Thank you! 💕💕🌟🌟

Nov 02Reply

lynnm818 Wishing speedy recovery 💗

Nov 02Reply

kelly32068 @vb2011 Karen that sounds very encouraging 😊 my prayers will continue on a speedy recovery for your dad 😊🙏🏻 the power of prayer is always the best 😊💖 Kelly

Nov 02Reply

violetskys7 @vb2011 My prayers and blessings are with you and your Dad ❤️❤️🙏🏻❤️❤️

Nov 02Reply

mirandaadams1 Keeping him and your family in my prayers 💕 stay strong and help him fight through 💪🏼💪🏼

Nov 02Reply

cynful619 @vb2011 Karen, love and prayers to you and your family!

Nov 02Reply

rachaelviolet Sending prayers to you and your dad! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Nov 03Reply

vb2011 @patray1 Thanks for checking in. We've been pretty down because he has been asleep and unresponsive for a few days but today he is alert, trying to talk -- uh huh and uh, uh for yes/no -- smiling and laughing. 👍💓😀

Nov 05Reply

stapledchicbtq @vb2011 I wish you all the best love and support. My grandfather also just had a stroke.

Nov 06Reply

vb2011 @threadsobsessed Thank you! So sorry to hear about your grandfather.

Nov 06Reply

vb2011 @patray1 You are so sweet. 💓 He had a rough couple of days -- just slept, unresponsive --staff was concerned and we were just so worried! Thankfully, he came out of it yesterday and had a good day. He said a few words, smiled and laughed. He seems to understand well. He even moved his foot voluntarily for the nurse on the paralyzed side!! 💓😃Today he was tired again, had visitors and therapy on top of that. Still on feeding tube, some fluid in lungs but getting breathing treatments.

Nov 07Reply

vb2011 ❗️Update:❗️He said his full name today! ❤️ Just before we left tonight, he said, "No one is watching this." A whole sentence! We were thrilled. I had him repeat it to be sure and he smiled. He was right. Haha. It was his way of saying turn off the football game so I can go to sleep. 😁 They are going to evaluate his swallowing tomorrow. Hopefully he can get the feeding tube removed soon.

Nov 08Reply

grannygertie Praying for your Dad!!!!!

Nov 09Reply

vb2011 @grannygertie I appreciate it. We need all the prayers we can get. He looked so lost and sad tonight. He didn't try to talk much today and was just out of it. He did get his feeding tube taken out and can eat soft foods while being supervised until they are sure he is swallowing well. So that is huge!

Nov 09Reply

closetrevel I'm so sorry to hear that. Blessings.

Nov 09Reply

heavensparadise @vb2011 Aww Karen I am sorry to read about your dad. I will be putting you in my prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Nov 09Reply

ivanhoeboutique I'm happy to hear there have been improvements! I hope you & your family are doing well through this! 💜💜

Nov 09Reply

lillypads13 Prayers!!

Nov 09Reply

chic_magnet So sorry to hear about your dad. Wishing him the best! 💕

Nov 09Reply

cocoken @vb2011 I'm sorry. It must be difficult. 🙏

Nov 09Reply

thehive Sharing your closet- don't share back girl. I hope he's doing better! 💖

Nov 09Reply

vb2011 @patray1 It's been a busy day. Dad got moved to the physical therapy floor. He has a nice large room and it is much quieter here. Tomorrow he will get a bath, be dressed and taken to eat breakfast at a table! He will get occupational, speech and physical therapy at different times throughout the day. We've been very impressed with the care on this floor and are hopeful that tomorrow will be the start to a successful recovery.

Nov 10Reply

vb2011 @patray1 He still has a terrible cough and is out of it, but he seems to be in good hands. My husband went back to work today, and I'm ashamed to admit that I was so exhausted that I slept until after 1:00 today! I guess I needed it. We are still at the hospital. I'm going to take some time off from Poshmark and catch up on sleep again. 😀👍🏻

Nov 10Reply

vb2011 @thehive @cocoken @threadsobsessed @closetrevel @shelleykny @marcie0707 @sarahr42 @lillypads13 @magsxc6 @nynadine @tynleexo @kelly32068 @lynnm818 @violetskys7 @mirandaadams1 @cynful619 @rachaelviolet @grannygertie Your sweet comments and prayers are much appreciated. Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by with well wishes. Read the above comments for an update. Tomorrow will be a big day for him. Much love to all of you, Karen aka vb2011. 😀💕🙏🏼

Nov 10Reply

kelly32068 @vb2011 Karen I will continue the prayers for your dad and his recovery 😊🙏🏻 plz plz take care of yourself 😌💖

Nov 10Reply

essentialmood Sending love and light your way. So sorry you are going through this.

Nov 10Reply

violetskys7 @vb2011 Still keeping Dad in my prayers and blessings to you all ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Nov 10Reply

ldepaul333 Sending thoughts and prayers your way!

Nov 14Reply

vb2011 @ldepaul333 Thank you! Greatly appreciated. 😀💫

Nov 14Reply

vb2011 @patray1 I'm happy to share when I have the time and brain power. Haha. 🤗He's about the same, but he's been "out of it" for a couple of days and sleeping a lot. On a related note, my CRPS/RSD has gone haywire. My feet/toe spasms are back along with a lot more swelling and pain than usual. I'm not as stressed, but can't seem to communicate that to my body. 😜💩

Nov 14Reply

vb2011 @shannonriggle Thank you!! 💕

Nov 16Reply

mixedbrew So glad to read of your dad's improvements! He is certainly blessed in having such a loving caring daughter.

Nov 17Reply

vb2011 @mixedbrew Thank you!! He can feel his lower leg and can move it a bit -- happened yesterday. We are so thankful for all the warm wishes and prayers! 💕

Nov 17Reply

mixedbrew @vb2011 how wonderful! I pray his improves daily!

Nov 17Reply

cooljademorning Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Happy to hear of his progress. Feeling in his leg is really good news. Take your time and be with your dad.. 🙂 🙏🏻 👼 💐

Nov 18Reply

glammajanis Wishing you and your family happier days ahead!

Nov 19Reply

sheer_fabulous Sending good thoughts to you & family...❤️

Nov 19Reply

janedavis53 Wishing your Dad the best ☺️

Nov 19Reply

poshsweetly Prayers going up! I'm so sorry to hear about this but am praying for a full recovery for your dad and some rest and peace for you! 🙏

Nov 19Reply

shophillyoudrop I'm so sorry and I will be prying for you and your father!

Nov 19Reply

gmtangel @shill62 - Wow, here's to health & blessings for you & your family. Praying ...

Nov 24Reply

abl31 I just came to check in your closet and saw this message. I am so sorry. Having you present is the best thing for his recovery! I will keep you all in my prayers.

Nov 26Reply

aprilwidon @vb2011 hope all is moving forward with your dad's recovery. Lifting up your family in prayer. ♡♡♡

Nov 27Reply

janisfb So sorry to hear that. I'm a registered dietitian so if you have feeding questions I'm glad to help 😘

Nov 27Reply

jnelso17cp 💕 to you and your family!

Nov 28Reply

vb2011 @jnelso17cp 😊Thank you for the warm wishes for my father!!

Nov 29Reply

vb2011 @janisfb Thank you! He's on puréed diet for now with supervision. We're so thankful he got the feeding tube removed. He had to be reminded to swallow.

Nov 29Reply

vb2011 @aprilwidon 😊Thank you for praying for Dad. 💓

Nov 29Reply

vb2011 @abl31 😊Thank you for praying for Dad. 💓

Nov 29Reply

vb2011 @shill62 Thank you for praying for Dad. 💓

Nov 29Reply

vb2011 @kwalden01 Thank you!!! 😀💓

Nov 29Reply

vb2011 @patray1 Thanks for always checking in. I updated the post. It's been a rough week but we're hoping to see improvement now that he's getting treatment. They also decreased the muscle relaxer to see if that will help. I was encouraged tonight. He seemed more alert and tried to talk this evening.

Nov 29Reply

elegantjewelry2 Praying for ur dad.

Nov 30Reply

abl31 @vb2011 Happy to hear he is eating now! I worked in neuro critical care and have taken care of patients like your dad. I hope he continues to improve!

Dec 01Reply

vb2011 @patray1 @tynleexo Hi! Dad was moved to a rehab recovery center near our house a week ago. The doctor there feels he will stay at least a couple of months. He is the same as the last update but seems happier and is really trying to talk a lot more even if it comes out not making sense. He just laughs and tries again. He's going to his main doctor at the hospital today for a check up and another scan. For the past two days he hasn't made any sense & said he doesn't feel right.

Dec 14Reply

vb2011 @patray1 @tynleexo The care at this place is not as good so we've had to be very watchful. We've been taking shifts so someone is there most of the day. We put a poster over his bed with all the warnings from his hospital stay but staff still have come in with whole pills, not crushed, etc. His shoulder has been slightly dislocated. This is something that can happen easily to a stroke patient on the affected side so staff have to be very cautious when helping him to move.

Dec 14Reply

vb2011 @patray1 @tynleexo So, that's the update. 😄 I had to take a break from Poshmark because I was exhausted and in one of the worst pain flares I've been in since I got my SCS. I had terrible electrical nerve pain and spasms in my toes and feet. I am finally feeling like myself this week. 😀👍🏻🎉 So, I'm trying to do a little each day here on Poshmark to get back into the swing of things. Thank you again for your prayers and for always checking in. You are both so thoughtful. 🌟💫💕😄💕

Dec 14Reply

vb2011 @tynleexo We finally talked with someone yesterday. It really just depends on the shifts. There is one excellent nurse and several great techs, but we never know who is on for the night. I'd be there anyway for my dad but it was very worrying for awhile until we made it clear what he needs.

Dec 15Reply

vb2011 I have CRPS and a torn retinaculum and dislocated tendons that can't be fixed because surgery is too risky due to my CRPS. The SCS didn't cause it. I've had it for about 5 years after a tendon injury, but it worsened after a new injury to tendons in both feet.

Dec 15Reply

vb2011 @tynleexo (See above comment. Forgot to tag you.) The SCS has been a life saver - best decision and no regrets. I was able to reduce meds and went from a wheelchair to walking again. I read about your condition and we share similar symptoms. It's no fun having chronic pain is it? 🤗 I also have scoliosis but it's mild. It just made putting in the SCS a little more challenging.

Dec 15Reply

vb2011 @tynleexo Of course, as soon as I said I was fine, I went into a pain flare. LOL!! 🤓 That's how it goes. I know you understand. I never know how I'll feel from day to day. Hang in there. I hope you are having low pain days!! 😀

Dec 15Reply

vb2011 @patray1 We did talk with someone yesterday! There are some great nurses and techs there but a few that just seem to be going through the motions. My mom spent a lot of time there off and on from Alzheimer's related recovery, so it has terrible memories for all of us. There is an excellent facility nearby but it has a waiting list. We're going to go by there and speak to someone in person.

Dec 15Reply

vb2011 @patray1 Not at all. It was great advice and it felt good to finally tell someone in charge about our concerns. I hadn't thought about getting a doctor recommendation -- more good advice. My brother has power of attorney and lives with dad so he will have to agree. Hopefully, we can work it out. I appreciate all of your help more than you know. 🌟

Dec 15Reply

vb2011 @patray1 I just reread my comment. The exclamation mark was strong feeling that we finally got to talk about our concerns. 😀 You've been very helpful. I told my husband yesterday about what a blessing you have been.

Dec 15Reply

vb2011 @tynleexo Hi! 😀 Dad is tough and a fighter, but never has regained much movement on the right side. He did go home for awhile, but had to go back to care facility recently and is in ICU right now with aspiration pneumonia that went sepsis.

Jul 30Reply

vb2011 It's been a scary couple of weeks but he did seem better yesterday; he was laughing and trying to make silly comments. (He has such a strong will to fight and persevere.) On top of everything, one of my brothers passed away in his sleep from a heart attack a few months ago. He was only 52! So, that has been rough as well. That's the basic update. 🤗 You are so sweet to check in on his progress. 😍 We are still going over to see him daily so I'm not sure when I'll get the energy to Posh.

Jul 30Reply