Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
"I wonder what will happen if I unplug this." On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results. On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
"I wonder what will happen if I unplug this."
On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
The CT scan on his lower back showed no fractures. We just spoke with the hospitalist (admitting doctor) who is working to admit Dad. He wants to do more scans tomorrow. Val & Zach are here. I'm going up to the house to let Mom know Dad's being admitted. Annie On Apr 15, 2017 8:07 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results. On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
"I wonder what will happen if I unplug this."
On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
Tell him that first off, he has a finger like E.T. & 2nd that it'll beep. And beep, and it won't stop. (What happens if he unplugs this). Thanks for the info & for taking care of him. (the hospital has been notified of his special diet?🍨🍦🍧) On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 10:11 PM Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
The CT scan on his lower back showed no fractures. We just spoke with the hospitalist (admitting doctor) who is working to admit Dad. He wants to do more scans tomorrow. Val & Zach are here. I'm going up to the house to let Mom know Dad's being admitted. Annie
On Apr 15, 2017 8:07 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results.
On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
"I wonder what will happen if I unplug this."
On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
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He learned about that beeping pretty quickly. And yes, all staff knows about his cookies & ice cream special diet! 😀 One of the cutest things was watching Zach teach Poppa how to work the remote control. It controls the lights, bed, and tv! I'm home now. Blaine is staying the night with Dad at the hospital. Blaine & Val gave Dad a blessing at Mom's request. Dad will have another CT scan in the morning. Today he had xrays on his knee & hip and CT scan on tailbone. Tomorrow's CT scan will be on knee & hip again. The Drs didn't feel they had enough info yet. Happy Easter! Love, Annie Dad's in room 443 On Apr 15, 2017 9:23 PM, "M Hayes" <maryghayes@gmail.com> wrote: Tell him that first off, he has a finger like E.T. & 2nd that it'll beep. And beep, and it won't stop. (What happens if he unplugs this). Thanks for the info & for taking care of him. (the hospital has been notified of his special diet?🍨🍦🍧) On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 10:11 PM Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
The CT scan on his lower back showed no fractures. We just spoke with the hospitalist (admitting doctor) who is working to admit Dad. He wants to do more scans tomorrow. Val & Zach are here. I'm going up to the house to let Mom know Dad's being admitted. Annie
On Apr 15, 2017 8:07 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results.
On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
"I wonder what will happen if I unplug this."
On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
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Thank you! Especially for the room number. His angel, Lindsey, is going to visit him tomorrow and needed his room #. Please tell him she's coming. It'll put a twinkle in his eyes. Love, Mar On Sun, Apr 16, 2017 at 12:46 AM Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
He learned about that beeping pretty quickly. And yes, all staff knows about his cookies & ice cream special diet! 😀
One of the cutest things was watching Zach teach Poppa how to work the remote control. It controls the lights, bed, and tv!
I'm home now. Blaine is staying the night with Dad at the hospital. Blaine & Val gave Dad a blessing at Mom's request.
Dad will have another CT scan in the morning. Today he had xrays on his knee & hip and CT scan on tailbone. Tomorrow's CT scan will be on knee & hip again. The Drs didn't feel they had enough info yet.
Happy Easter! Love, Annie
Dad's in room 443
On Apr 15, 2017 9:23 PM, "M Hayes" <maryghayes@gmail.com> wrote:
Tell him that first off, he has a finger like E.T. & 2nd that it'll beep. And beep, and it won't stop. (What happens if he unplugs this).
Thanks for the info & for taking care of him. (the hospital has been notified of his special diet?🍨🍦🍧)
On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 10:11 PM Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
The CT scan on his lower back showed no fractures. We just spoke with the hospitalist (admitting doctor) who is working to admit Dad. He wants to do more scans tomorrow. Val & Zach are here. I'm going up to the house to let Mom know Dad's being admitted. Annie
On Apr 15, 2017 8:07 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results.
On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
"I wonder what will happen if I unplug this."
On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
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Dad had a pretty good night, he was able to sleep quite a bit. They're doing an EKG now. Don't know when the CT will be yet. His pain was up to 7, but he's just had a Norco. He would like his reading glasses sometime. Did a walker come with him? Did it go back home? They won't move him out of the bed without one, and physical therapy doesn't come in until 8. Blaine On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 11:58 PM -0600, "M Hayes" <maryghayes@gmail.com> wrote: Thank you! Especially for the room number. His angel, Lindsey, is going to visit him tomorrow and needed his room #. Please tell him she's coming. It'll put a twinkle in his eyes. Love, Mar On Sun, Apr 16, 2017 at 12:46 AM Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: He learned about that beeping pretty quickly. And yes, all staff knows about his cookies & ice cream special diet! 😀 One of the cutest things was watching Zach teach Poppa how to work the remote control. It controls the lights, bed, and tv! I'm home now. Blaine is staying the night with Dad at the hospital. Blaine & Val gave Dad a blessing at Mom's request. Dad will have another CT scan in the morning. Today he had xrays on his knee & hip and CT scan on tailbone. Tomorrow's CT scan will be on knee & hip again. The Drs didn't feel they had enough info yet. Happy Easter!Love, Annie Dad's in room 443 On Apr 15, 2017 9:23 PM, "M Hayes" <maryghayes@gmail.com> wrote: Tell him that first off, he has a finger like E.T. & 2nd that it'll beep. And beep, and it won't stop. (What happens if he unplugs this). Thanks for the info & for taking care of him. (the hospital has been notified of his special diet?🍨🍦🍧) On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 10:11 PM Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: The CT scan on his lower back showed no fractures. We just spoke with the hospitalist (admitting doctor) who is working to admit Dad. He wants to do more scans tomorrow.Val & Zach are here. I'm going up to the house to let Mom know Dad's being admitted.Annie On Apr 15, 2017 8:07 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results. On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: "I wonder what will happen if I unplug this." On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: Hey siblings,On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse.Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags.I'll keep you posted as things progress.Love,Annie _______________________________________________ GardnerSiblings mailing list GardnerSiblings@mailman.xmission.com https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gardnersiblings _______________________________________________ GardnerSiblings mailing list GardnerSiblings@mailman.xmission.com https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gardnersiblings _______________________________________________ GardnerSiblings mailing list GardnerSiblings@mailman.xmission.com https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gardnersiblings
Unplug- that sounds like dad. I'm so sorry he's hurting again. Thanks for taking care of him 💕
On Apr 15, 2017, at 8:07 PM, Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results.
On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: "I wonder what will happen if I unplug this."
On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
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Annie Thank you for spending your entire day and night taking care of Dad. He was in so much pain. (And he's always in a lot of pain.) I'm glad they could give him some relief! On Apr 15, 2017, at 9:35 PM, Jean Doty <jean.doty@gmail.com> wrote: Unplug- that sounds like dad. I'm so sorry he's hurting again. Thanks for taking care of him 💕
On Apr 15, 2017, at 8:07 PM, Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results.
On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: "I wonder what will happen if I unplug this."
On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
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Thank you annie for updates , and thank you for helping him!!! Mom said you and carol spent the whole day Friday helping him and then you're whole day today. Bless you!!!!
On Apr 15, 2017, at 10:57 PM, Carol Carroll <carrollmailbox@gmail.com> wrote:
Annie
Thank you for spending your entire day and night taking care of Dad.
He was in so much pain. (And he's always in a lot of pain.) I'm glad they could give him some relief!
On Apr 15, 2017, at 9:35 PM, Jean Doty <jean.doty@gmail.com> wrote:
Unplug- that sounds like dad. I'm so sorry he's hurting again. Thanks for taking care of him 💕
On Apr 15, 2017, at 8:07 PM, Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote:
Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results.
On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: "I wonder what will happen if I unplug this."
On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: Hey siblings, On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse. Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags. I'll keep you posted as things progress. Love, Annie
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Dad's sleeping now. He had a tramadol a little while ago, and can have a stronger one at 1 am. Dad's got a really good nurse. Ann, Val & Zach have headed home, and I've got the night shift. Looks like all of us have 9 am church, but Elaine's commitment is sacrament meeting (choir) and mine is priesthood, so we can trade off. Blaine On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 11:17 PM -0600, "Barb Gmail" <bakerclan6@gmail.com> wrote: Thank you annie for updates , and thank you for helping him!!! Mom said you and carol spent the whole day Friday helping him and then you're whole day today. Bless you!!!! On Apr 15, 2017, at 10:57 PM, Carol Carroll <carrollmailbox@gmail.com> wrote: Annie Thank you for spending your entire day and night taking care of Dad. He was in so much pain. (And he's always in a lot of pain.) I'm glad they could give him some relief! On Apr 15, 2017, at 9:35 PM, Jean Doty <jean.doty@gmail.com> wrote: Unplug- that sounds like dad. I'm so sorry he's hurting again. Thanks for taking care of him 💕 On Apr 15, 2017, at 8:07 PM, Ann Fouts <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: Xrays show no fractures. Dad asked, "Then why am I hurting?" Dr isn't satisfied & wants more info. He ordered a CAT scan & we're waiting for those results. On Apr 15, 2017 6:01 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: "I wonder what will happen if I unplug this." On Apr 15, 2017 5:17 PM, "Ann Fouts" <ann.fouts@gmail.com> wrote: Hey siblings,On Thursday while Dad was in the bathroom a grab bar broke while he was putting weight on it. He didn't fall, but stumbled to catch his balance. He made it back to his chair, but has had increasing pain in his right knee and hip. Yesterday and today he's been unable to put weight on his right side. He said it feels like if he does his bones will shatter. The pain is getting increasingly worse.Dad really felt like he couldn't go on hurting like that and it's concerning that he can't bear weight. So Matt & I are with Dad at Lakeview's ER. He's had some IV pain meds & is now getting xrays. He was in better spirits as they were taking him back for crags.I'll keep you posted as things progress.Love,Annie _______________________________________________ GardnerSiblings mailing list GardnerSiblings@mailman.xmission.com https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gardnersiblings _______________________________________________ GardnerSiblings mailing list GardnerSiblings@mailman.xmission.com https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gardnersiblings _______________________________________________ GardnerSiblings mailing list GardnerSiblings@mailman.xmission.com https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gardnersiblings
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