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Last night my father was taken to the hospital by my one older sister who lives near him. After many emails from her as she kept everyone posted with news, the diagnosis at this time is cellulitis in his left leg and heart failure. He is admitted into the place now, for a few days minimum. Heck of a way to spend a Father's Day, huh?

His children have reacted true to form. Anyone from a multi-child family can fill in the blanks, as each reacts in the same relative manner they have all their lives. I am very grateful my sister is there; I am the next closest child, and that is a good 7 hour drive.

On call from her I will be on my way, but will stay out of the way if she wants me to.

So, if you have a minute, say a simple prayer for him.

thanks in advance, Ginger in CA going in to work on little sleep

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Ginger in CA
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That's no way to spend Father's Day for sure. Prayers going out for him and his health issues. If you 'get the call' that you are needed please be extra careful and drive safely.

Leslie & The Furbabies > Last night my father was taken to the hospital by my one older sister

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Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

Prayers going out for your father and for his caregivers. Barbara in SC

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Bobbie Sews More

Good thoughts and prayers are on the way Ginger.

Cindy from GA

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Cindy from GA but wants to be

Will do, Ginger. {{{hugs}}}

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen Tucker

My mother had cellulitis and recovered OK, after lots of intravenous antibiotics in hospital. My DMIL has been living with heart failure for several years now. So, here's hoping your father has similar results. . In message , Ginger in CA writes

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ME-Judy

Horrible, things, cellulitis. Mum had it a couple of times. Prayers on the way, for him, your sis, and you.

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Kate XXXXXX

Prayers duly said.

My Mum is battling leg cellulitis too, at the moment. They still have her at home, though, and I take her in for dressings and meds changes every couple of days. We are awaiting cultures at the moment, because it is not getting any better, after several weeks, so we are in for dopler test on Wednesday. I wish they would take her into hospital, but they keep them out in case they catch something worse.

Her inactivity is worrying me now, too.

So you have my sympathy and much empathy for the carer's role.

Nel (GQ)

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Sartorresartus

I had cellulitis last August +, and have never felt so ill in my life. My foot/ankle/ leg was excruciatingly painful, especially when pointed towards the ground, and I could only just get as far as the bathroom - all of 3 yards. My lower body muscles didn't work - I couldn't get upright without help, and ill? ...have I mentioned I felt terrible? It was a month before I could shuffle along unaided and much longer before I felt completely better.. Giant doses of antibiotics and painkillers worked though, and after a couple of months I began to get my strength back.

So don't be too concerned about inactivity, your mother is using all her strength to fight the infection.

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Sally Swindells

A worrying time for all - cellulitis is a nasty, and although it can be a long job, antibiotics in huge doses work wonders.

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Sally Swindells

Thank you all. No further word tonight, yet. They are waiting to get him in for a heart test. He had 3 way bypass in 1972, and 5 way bypass in 1992. Plus he has a recent history of bedsores, and kidney issues from long ago. Most likely a discharge into a skilled nursing facility or rehab place because he is a fall/stability risk.

Thursday he turns 94.

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