And so it begins...this is about Channain's dad

POSTED BY: Channain
UPDATED: Monday, October 11, 2004 17:05
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CHANNAIN

Thursday, October 7, 2004 9:36 PM

My father is having open heart surgery tomorrow morning. He was scheduled to have it on October 29, but there was also a "stand-by" option that if someone else cancelled, he could get in sooner. Yes, that's how serious it is.

My mom just called - the hospital just called her and if they can get down there tonight - and they will - he will have his surgery tomorrow morning.

If it's in you to pray, please do so. If not, then send some really positive vibes in the general direction of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Minneapolis Minnesota.

And if some of them stray by my house, that would be nice too.

Suffice to say, my online presence will be sporadic at best for the next few days.

Spirits up, people.

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CAPTAINCDC

Thursday, October 7, 2004 9:52 PM

Sending Good-Mind vibe all the way from B'ham, AL up to you and yours in Minnesota. I hope all goes well Channy.

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

THEREALME

Thursday, October 7, 2004 10:20 PM

I'm sorry things are so serious with him. I will send what good thoughts I can produce in his direction, and yours.

Hang in there!

When you can, keep us posted.

The Real Me

DARKJESTER

Friday, October 8, 2004 12:01 AM

My prayers and positive vibes are being sent your way, Channain - pass them on for me. I hope everything goes well.

MAL "You only gotta scare him."
JAYNE "Pain is scary..."

MERCEDESTROY

Friday, October 8, 2004 1:48 AM

Chan -

You know how I feel!

I will be praying for him. And for you, mero saathi.

*Hugs*

Debs

If Justice is the dish, then I am your waitress

SUCCATASH

Friday, October 8, 2004 2:41 AM

My best to you and yours, Channain. Keep us posted.

SOUPCATCHER

Friday, October 8, 2004 6:48 AM

The thoughts and prayers of my family are with yours.

COSMICFUGITIVE

Friday, October 8, 2004 9:32 AM

My thoughts go out to you and your family Channain.

No power in the 'verse can stop you or your Dad throughout this time.

Take care and be strong.

STATIC

Friday, October 8, 2004 12:17 PM

The thoughts and prayers of me and all of my friends should be coming your way.

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"Wash. . .we got some local color happening. A grand entrance would not go amiss."

CHANNAIN

Friday, October 8, 2004 12:55 PM

I'm on this morning for a bit. Have to work this morning to meet a deadline, then I'm back to the hospital.

Last I saw of Dad, he was dozing in a wheelchair on his way to surgery.

To clarify, he's having a valve replaced, but while they're in there, they're going to do a single bypass. I'm told it will take 6-7 hours altogether. Dad is 77 years old and otherwise in good health, so once this is successfully done, he should last a good long while yet. As my brother-in-law said, "You're as ornery as my mom, so you should come through just fine."

Thank you all for your thoughts, well wishes and prayers. To paraphrase Mal and Wash...

Whoa... Good Friends.

AllMe

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SOULOFSERENITY

Friday, October 8, 2004 1:12 PM

I'm throwin' prayers left and right towards you and your father. We're all here for you, Channy.

Have faith that all will go smooth.

______________________

But if your hand touches metal, I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you.

MANTICHORUS

Friday, October 8, 2004 2:19 PM

Wishin' the best for your dad's op. And a little helping of prayer, too.

__________________________________________________
Zoë Warren: "At last, we can retire and give up this life of crime." (after breaking into a practically empty bank safe, from the Serenity trailer.)

RHYMEPHILE

Friday, October 8, 2004 2:58 PM

Prayers from my way to your dad, Channy.

I've been there before with my mom, except when she had her double bypass it was after she went into cardiac arrest as the two of us were sitting together in the waiting room of the hospital. She's fine now, but it was the worst 2 weeks of my life, and at the time she was only 58.

Your dad will pull through fine! Keep your spirits up and all of us are thinking about you.

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"My office! Burgled! Plundered! Purloined! Ha ha ha...loins."

-- Phil Sebben, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

GIOVANNISKID

Friday, October 8, 2004 3:24 PM

Hey, wishing you the best.
Good luck.

KEVIN

Friday, October 8, 2004 3:34 PM

GIVE MY BEST TO YOUR FATHER

GEEZER

Friday, October 8, 2004 3:38 PM

I'm thinking good thoughts as hard as I can. Blessings on you and yours.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

INSIGHT SPINNER

Friday, October 8, 2004 5:05 PM

[q]If it's in you to pray, please do so. If not, then send some really positive vibes in the general direction of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Minneapolis Minnesota.

And if some of them stray by my house, that would be nice too. [/q]

I haven't been around this board much to post lately, so your call must have drawn me. I'm definitely on it!! And here's a healing prayer in case someone wants some guidlines on what to say:

Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.

insight spinner
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Just an object. It doesn't mean what you think....

MYCROFT2

Friday, October 8, 2004 6:29 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family, Channain.

I hope all goes well.

ASTRIANA

Friday, October 8, 2004 6:35 PM

*hugs*

*good vibeyness to Channain's Dad*
*extra stray bits to Channy herself*

*more hugs*

~Astriana~
~Mostly-Invisible Long-Winded Goddess of Inter-Board Communication and Diplomacy a/k/a El Jefe Magnifico's Mistress... of Communications and Harems~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

GINOBIFFARONI

Friday, October 8, 2004 6:37 PM

Best Wishes for a speedy and full recovery

" If I going to get killed for a word....
Then my word is Poon-Tang "

CAPNRAHN

Friday, October 8, 2004 6:50 PM

You know what to do - if you need anything. Call at any time.

Sending Excellent Karmic Mojo Prayers yer Dads way!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

LISSA

Friday, October 8, 2004 9:20 PM

the good vibes are acomin:)

~lissa, spwhore

MALICIOUS

Friday, October 8, 2004 11:23 PM

Just adding all my prayers on top of alllll the others before me. You and your family should be getting them heaped upon you soon.

Take care.

Firefly love,

Mal-licious

RUE

Saturday, October 9, 2004 3:01 AM

I hope all goes well.
**IF** your dad seems fuzzy after the operation, try cutting way back on the pain meds, or out altogether if possible. The combination of post-anesthesia and pain meds can make people disoriented. (It's happened to several people I know.)

JAHZARA

Saturday, October 9, 2004 5:49 AM

Wow, I can just imagine what's going through your head right now. My mom had a heart attack a few weeks ago.

In no time she was back to being as ornery as ever, though. Seriously, angry Mal has nothing on my mom.

Your dad's gonna be just fine. God is one of healing. Your family will be in my prayers.

Start planning the Get Well party. I'll be there in spirit!

WILLOWY

Saturday, October 9, 2004 6:26 AM

Hello Channain,

I'm sending you and your father my best wishes and keeping my fingers crossed for a quick recovery. I want to tell you a bit to cheer you...

My grandfather was admitted to the hospital last year with an unidentified problem. Turns out he had a gangrenous gall bladder, pneumonia in both lungs (double), and colon cancer.

They removed the cancer and gall bladder, and aggressively treated his pneumonia. He survived against all odds!

He is now living in Colorado with my mother, kicking up his heels twice a day. He's 90 years old.

I hope that little survival story gives you faith in your dad's recovery. Just goes to show you, even when you are old and the odds are WAY against you, things can turn out great!

Much good luck and health to you and your family!

CHANNAIN

Saturday, October 9, 2004 7:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by CapnRahn:
You know what to do - if you need anything. Call at any time.

Thanks Capn - and thanks to all of you.

Dad Update: He came through the surgery really well. He's been in ICU ever since, but today he's sitting up, watching nurses (his wink works) and wondering how much longer he has to sit there.

He was a little disoriented at first, no doubt as a result of his pain meds. They took him off the more powerful ones and he was much more alert after that. He's supposed to be sleeping, but really he'd much rather be out stacking wood. Yeah, like THAT's gonna happen!

I fully believe that threads like this are equally as effective as having many voices in one place praying. I've seen it done before. Again, I thank everyone for your support!

This really is the shiniest spot in the 'verse!

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RUE

Saturday, October 9, 2004 7:56 PM

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful news!

INARAESQUE

Saturday, October 9, 2004 8:44 PM

So pleased to hear it, hon. *hugs* Best wishes to you and yours.

KELLAINA

Saturday, October 9, 2004 8:54 PM

Here's to a safe and speedy recovery.

***sends more good vibes***

If nothing we do matters, then all that matters is what we do. -"Angel"

MANTICHORUS

Monday, October 11, 2004 9:23 AM

I can remember reading some research carried out somewhere that showed that people who were prayed for got better quicker than those who weren't. And the people who were prayed for weren't told to prevent a placebo effect...
Anyway, just thought I'd add my 2 cents there. Glad to hear your dad's okay, Channain.

__________________________________________________
Zoë Warren: "At last, we can retire and give up this life of crime." (after breaking into a practically empty bank safe, from the Serenity trailer.)

BROWNCOAT1

Monday, October 11, 2004 2:10 PM

I am so very glad to hear that your dad came through the surgery well Channy. I kept him in my prayers and thoughts.

I wish him a speedy recovery, and my thoughts are w/ you and your family.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

CHANNAIN

Monday, October 11, 2004 5:05 PM

Thanks BC and everyone

More good news. Today Dad is sitting up, eating solid food and apologizing to the nurses he yelled at when he thought he was being held prisoner in his brother's house. Ah, anesthesia, gotta love it. The confusion started to abate yesterday, but he had to stay in ICU one more night. Today he'll hopefully be moved to a regular room, provided one opens up. It being a weekend and a holiday, we'll see how fast that happens.

Gotta Fly - And THANK YOU ALL!!!!

I draw...therefore I am.
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