Thank you so much Liz, and everybody. I'm so very grateful for your well wishes and prayers fo Dad. Yes as Liz said he took a nasty fall down his stairs at home and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. He hit the bottom of the stairs, which was a tile floor full force on his forehead. He has a very big bruise and cut on his forehead, a fractured clavical bone, and more cuts and bruises. They have run tests including CT scans for the head amongst other things. Thank God that the CT scan came back negative, as we had to "insist" it be done. The doctor on duty that night that was assigned to Dad thought it was'nt necessary. But we needed to (for our peace of mind) know that there was no internal bleeding etc.... I don't get the part where the doctor thought that tests to the head were'nt necessary....just don't get it! But...aside from being in alot of pain.....today he is sitting up and hopefully tomorrow we will know more on the other tests that were run on him and they'll be running MORE tests as well. My heart is just breaking for him. I know those stairs very well. Altho they are only 6 steps, they are very steep.
I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Our family appreciates the kind thoughts, well wishes and prayers that you all have sent out way. I will let you know how he is doing. And I hope that the others that have posted since I've been away these last few days on their family members and loved ones in the hospital or ailing have good news for recovery. Our parent's and loved ones lives are precious....I always knew that, but I'm learning it more anew with each and every day that passes.
Oh No! Cheyenne!!! I too just got here. I said a prayer for your dad as soon as I started reading this thread. Stuff like this can be sooooo scarey!!!! I am glad that he is doing well considering and I hope and pray all the other tests come back negative.
