Re: My Dad ill again
Thank you everyone for your kind words, I'm glad I shared here because your words of comfort have helped.
I am afraid it isn't good news.
Dad had a scan today and while the news was good that he doesn't have a DVT it is bad news that his heart is also failing so his kidneys and heart are causing terrible leg swelling. Unfortunately because he has Chronic Kidney Disease he cannot be treated with water tablets which is needed to get rid of the fluid. The doctors told me to keep an eye on his legs and if it swells further up his legs I have to take him to casualty again.
I know it is only a matter of time for my Dad and I'm heartbroken but obviously I will be strong for my Dad and do the best I can and whatever I can to make him happy as I always do.
The thing that is upsetting me most and making me so tearful is to think my Dad is feeling fear. He was terribly down when we came out as he knows really nothing can be done, basically it seems like he was given a death sentence, I think he was hoping they could give him something and the swelling would go, I was hoping too but deep down I suspected there wouldn't be because of his kidney disease.
He told me this afternoon 'my days are numbered' heartbreaking to hear.
I can't stand it when people say such things like 'well he's had a good innings' yes he might have got older than many people but he's my Dad and I want him here for ever, I can't bear the thought he is going to die.
Of course I know I have to face up to it but I'm devastated and he hasn't even passed away yet.
I know everyone loses people they love at some point in their life but right now that doesn't help me to think that, this is MY DAD I'm talking about.
I'm gutted right now.
If you knew my Dad personally you would understand why I feel as I do, he's such a wonderful, kind, gentle, good hearted man, truly is the best Dad I could ever have wished for.
I am blessed for sure.
Sorry for the long post again and thank you again everyone. You really are a good bunch of people.
Lion Queen x