The second Dr. is the Heart Dr. at JHH who has operated on dad's heart for the past 2 years years. I will call him Dr. H.
First, Dad had to see Dr. H, for a follow up after he was finished all antibiotics he was given. His chest was still a little swollen & red, but the Dr., who is hoping not to operate on dad's heart bc he has see his heart up close & personal & knows how risky this operation will be for him, said he wants to see him in a couple of weeks.
A couple of days after this visit, Dad told me his chest was more swollen & red. When I tried to get him to call the doctor - any heart doctor, either Dr. R. or Dr. H., Dad refused & said in a couple of days he had a appointment with Dr. R..
When he went to that appointment, Dr. R. said he wants Dad to make an appointment with Dr. H. again. When I asked dad about it, he said he wanted to wait a while, a few weeks & see what happens. Much to my protest, believe me.
That was last week.
Within, 24 hrs. Dad has been hit with his defibrillator twice, the last time less than two hrs ago. I just don't know anymore. And I'm completely frustrated. Beyond belief.
I fear my dad has given up on life. I know he is tired. I know he thinks has a burden & a bother. He's not. He is my dad. And I love him.
Please pray.
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I know that it is frustrating. I recently spent 3 weeks with my father (87) in Florida who had a pacemaker put in. When he shared some of his stories from the past six months he is lucky to be alive. He had blood pressure at those machines that were over 300!!! Has had severe chest pain and passed out many times. He wouldn't go to the doctor. All he did by not going was to damage his heart more. He thinks that everything is a death sentance when very often there is a cure. I will keep your father in my prayers. ((HUGS))
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