Good thoughts please

My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to
another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only
suffered a broken collar bone.
Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial
reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has
numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since
reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced
coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in
hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by
herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how
long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon.
She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from
the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a
lot slower.

Dee in Oz

omg, Dee. thats some mess he is in. the coma is the best thing now.
gives his body healing time without the mind getting in the middle of it.
with all those injurys at his age, will be hard to be very accurate on time
frame for recovery.
it'll take a long time.
i guess your mum is going to have to learn fast and the hard way.
she really has no choice from the sound of things there for her. :/
does she have any support there at all? where the heck is she staying?
there must be some victim support that can be there with her now and show
her some of the ropes thru these early days. she needs someone there with
her, if only to hold her hand thru it all.
do keep us informed here. man, thats a lot to worry about your end too.

sending lots and lots of healing vibes for your dad and strength for your
mum to cope without too much bother.
hugz to all of you from across the ditch.
j.

"Dee in Oz" wrote ...
My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to
another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only
suffered a broken collar bone.
Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial
reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has
numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since
reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced
coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in
hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by
herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how
long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon.
She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from
the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a
lot slower.

Dee in Oz

My thoughts are with you.

Claudia

On 14/12/2011 05:14, Dee in Oz wrote:
My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to
another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only
suffered a broken collar bone.
Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial
reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has
numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since
reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced
coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in
hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by
herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how
long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon.
She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from
the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a
lot slower.

Oh Dee, How awful. All good thoughts and very gentle {{{hugs}}}}winging
their way from icy Lancashire.

Lizzy

On 14/12/2011 05:14, Dee in Oz wrote:
My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to
another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only
suffered a broken collar bone.
Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial
reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has
numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since
reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced
coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in
hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by
herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how
long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon.
She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from
the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a
lot slower.

Dee in Oz


Oh. Dee! Your poor mum! And dad, naturally, and you too. Hugs and
speedy recovery vibes on the way.

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Dee, I am so sorry to learn of this. My prayers are with you. We
have services available thru the hospitals- social workers and patient
advocates who help with situations like this. Maybe start with some
phone calls to the hospital and find out what services may be
available to help your mother? Good luck.

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.


On Dec 13, 11:14*pm, "Dee in Oz"
wrote:
My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to
another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only
suffered a broken collar bone.
Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial
reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has
numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since
reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced
coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in
hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by
herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how
long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon..
She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from
the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a
lot slower.

Dee in Oz

On Dec 14, 12:14*am, "Dee in Oz"
wrote:
My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to
another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only
suffered a broken collar bone.
Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial
reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has
numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since
reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced
coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in
hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by
herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how
long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon..
She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from
the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a
lot slower.

Dee in Oz

from our hearts to God's ears....

Holding everyne close in heart and prayer.

Ginger in CA

On Dec 13, 9:14*pm, "Dee in Oz"
wrote:
My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to
another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only
suffered a broken collar bone.
Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial
reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has
numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since
reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced
coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in
hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by
herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how
long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon..
She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from
the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a
lot slower.

Dee in Oz

Oh, Dee, I'm so sorry for you and your mom and dad. The induced coma is
probably a blessing, and I do hope someone associated with the hospital
(either directly or through a supporting organization) is able to help
your mom navigate these new experiences as well as to provide some
emotional support. I'll keep all of you in my prayers.

Louise in Iowa
http://community.webshots.com/user/LouiseinIowa
nieland1390@mchsidotcom

On 12/13/2011 11:14 PM, Dee in Oz wrote:
My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to
another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only
suffered a broken collar bone.
Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial
reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has
numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since
reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced
coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in
hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by
herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how
long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon.
She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from
the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a
lot slower.

Dee in Oz

Thanks to everyone for you good thoughts.

The social worker at the hospital went on holidays the day we arrived and
the replacement was too busy to see up before we left, so hopefully my niece
will be able to chase her up. The rest is just a waiting game. The cheapest
motel is $110 a night so she will probably be staying with my niece after
that. A lot further away but a lot cheaper.

Dee in Oz


"Dee in Oz" wrote

My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to
another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only
suffered a broken collar bone.
Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the
facial reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee.
He has numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has
since reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an
induced coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being
in hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city
by herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea
how long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame
soon. She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city
buses ) from the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his
recovery will be a lot slower.

Dee in Oz