https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:53:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/3#post-2220234 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:12:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2220234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad he had a good night! Hope that being rested and less confused will mean he’s calmer &amp; treated better.<br /> Can you start a new thread when he’s transferred? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2220190 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 23:05:40 +0000 Sloper 2220190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The poor thing.&nbsp; I"m glad he had a good night.&nbsp; Hope the docs can get a handle on what is going on.</p> <p>Sending some hugs via brainwaves to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2220160 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:26:58 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2220160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>He had a good night finally, and his memory has been a lot better but his iron was so low that they had to give him a transfusion, and there's a lot of blood in his stool, so now the transfer is probably on hold until they get that figured out... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2220154 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:25:13 +0000 Debbie 2220154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw this I am so sorry. I hope he has a good night. My thoughts are with you and your family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2220067 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:07:17 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2220067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>He's being move to Skilled Nursing tomorrow. I'm hoping he can get some sleep tonight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2220024 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:37:52 +0000 Gail 2220024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really late here . very pleased that the surgery went well and I hope that he can get some good skilled help in a nursing facility to get him up and around again . All very very hard for the family - sending a hug your way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2220006 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 23:30:58 +0000 Sloper 2220006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry for jumping in so late to this thread.</p> <p>I really send you and Dad (and family) prayers and empathy.<br />Even if our loved ones are lucid, hospitalization, surgery, meds, etc. can be so stressful.&nbsp; Hospital delirium is a real thing, only recently studied.</p> <p>Hopefully once he's gotten some of the heavier meds out of his system, he won't be so distressed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>My husband went through some very challenging times with his mother the past couple of years.&nbsp; She's in a care facility now (in Covina).&nbsp; Sucks majorly that he can't see her due to Covid restrictions.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219973 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 21:01:01 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2219973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>He absolutely needs skilled care—skill beats brute force every time. I certainly hope he can move soon, and that the professionals know how to work with him with compassion and respect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219949 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 19:26:27 +0000 CarolS 2219949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this sounds so hard. I'm very sorry you -- and your dad -- are going through this&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219936 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:45:00 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2219936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>He's finally having a lucid moment, after another rough night. He pulled out his IV again. My sister said that when she got there, his hands were mittened again, and they were bloody from him trying to bite them off. He thinks the nurses are trying to kill him. They moved him into a room with another "problem child". He's been approved to go to a skilled nursing facility near their house, but we don't know yet when they will transfer him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219431 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:39:27 +0000 Glory 2219431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m very late to this post but wanted to add my very best wishes for your dads recovery. It sounds like it has been quite an ordeal - challenging and stressful. I’m happy to read the surgery went well. Sending hugs </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219428 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:28:40 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2219428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy- funny that you mention how difficult bathing can be. My sister stands outside the shower, and reminds him what to do next. She also shaves him, dries him, etc. </p> <p>DonnaF- it's a great day!</p> <p>Thanks to everyone for the supportive comments. I'm still trying to process it all... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219427 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:19:14 +0000 Anonymous 2219427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My prayers are with you. &nbsp;My dad also had dementia and had surgery for a blocked GI tack ( a giant gall stone that no one expected.). He was sent to nursing home that was also a recovery facility. &nbsp;The good thing was that he liked it there and didn’t want to go back home where he lived alone. &nbsp;The family was relieved. &nbsp;He said that if he fell someone would find him right away. &nbsp;He liked that he did not have to cook or figure out how to do everyday stuff like bathing (that has too many scary steps for someone with dementia).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219394 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:55:13 +0000 Joyce B 2219394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My prayers for your Dad’s recovery.<br /> It must be terrifying for him, to not understand what is happening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219391 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:35:01 +0000 DonnaF 2219391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw this thread and held my breath as I read. CS, I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this. COVID + dementia makes everything which is hard enough even more difficult. I hope you and your sister will make sure to take care of yourselves.</p> <p>Gotta say though, I'm tickled that you will be getting married on my birthday next year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219355 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:41:42 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2219355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No words to express how sorry I am. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219331 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:56:59 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2219331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sister reports that the surgery was not as extensive as it might have been, but he isn't bearing any weight on it yet. He has been extremely confused, and pulled everything out and off last night. The nurse called my mom with him screaming for help in the background. The doctor didn't want to risk sedation, so they have strapped him into his bed, put mittens on his hands and put a security camera watching him. He will be transferred to a nursing facility for recovery, but we're not sure how long that will be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219324 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:34:53 +0000 Eliza 2219324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the best wishes for your father’s recovery and helpful support for the family. Sorry he has had this additional challenge. My father also had dementia and while it complicates everything, there were times when I was grateful to notice that his memory loss prevented some pain and annoyances becoming cumulative, as he was very ‘in the moment’. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219286 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:37:32 +0000 Angie 2219286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, <b>Khris</b>. How very stressful and awful for your Dad and the family. My Dad had dementia too. It's all extremely tricky, hard, and I empathize greatly. Good to hear that Dad's op went well. Sending healing thoughts, strength, and lots of positive vibes. Hang in there, all of you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219277 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:07:47 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2219277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewy, I hope he makes it too!<br /> I’ve just changed my earlier comment to correct the idea that he’s a couple time zones away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219248 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:50:54 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2219248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy- we actually pushed it back already, luckily. The new date is May 1st next year. I hope dad makes it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219244 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:37:53 +0000 Anonymous 2219244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will this postpone your wedding? &nbsp;You have a lot going on. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219242 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:18:47 +0000 Janet 2219242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I’m late to this, but I am sending good wishes. It must be so hard to cope with this from a distance. I was always the sole caretaker daughter as my sister lives several states away. It’s a tough role, but it must also be stressful to feel helpless from afar. I hope he does well post-op. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219237 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:10:48 +0000 unfrumped 2219237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry you and dad and family going through this. COVID making it much harder to be present and advocate for family members in hospital. Medical teams can be great, but nothing really replaces a vigilant family at the bedside. Hopefully your hospital will allow at least one designated visitor daily for some hours and I recommend you ( and/ or sister) do that as much as possible, given what other things I’m sure you are trying to balance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219234 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:05:35 +0000 Helena 2219234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CS, I'm so sorry that your dad, you and your family have had to go through this ordeal. So glad surgery went well and praying for healing and recovery for your Dad. This is traumatic for you too, so please take time for self care if you can, in whatever way gives you some peace and comfort. Much love xoxox </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219232 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:03:34 +0000 RobinF 2219232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about his health issues but good news that the surgery went well. It is a difficult thing to go through with aging parents and having hospital visitation issues to deal with even worse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219211 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:50 +0000 Bijou 2219211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewy - I am glad his surgery went well. I am really sorry to hear that your Dad had this health issue and that you are limited in your ability to visit him and support your sister. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219206 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:36:51 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2219206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad the surgery went well. Hoping the next parts do too. </p> <p>My son and I anticipate that one day my dad won’t recognize us. Your attitude when your dad didn’t recognize you but saw in you something he likes about himself is wonderful. It reminds me a little bit of this post about ways of dealing with dementia in loved ones. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CR25xx4snuL/?utm_medium=share_sheet" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/p/CR.....hare_sheet</a>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219204 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:29:24 +0000 ChristelJ 2219204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad surgery went well and that your sister will be allowed to see him. I'm sorry your are going through this. Having elderly and frail parents is tough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dad-broke-his-hip/page/2#post-2219191 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:08:09 +0000 ophelia 2219191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a lot for your sister to handle. I wish her strength. It’s always one...<br /> If they say it went well hopefully no ICU delirium. I’d try to avoid any live-in rehab/ long term care facilities right now if at all possible if you’re in a high transmission area.<br /> Best wishes &amp; good luck. </p>