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Dartgod
12-16-2009, 09:00 AM
Please keep my father-in-law in your thoughts and prayers if you can.

He was admitted to the hospital Monday because of breathing problems and they found he had atrial fibrillation (Afib) which means his heart was beating very fast. They got that stablized, but now his kidneys and liver are failing so they transferred him to another hospital (our small hospital does not have a specialist for this).

I know that KC Dan and Stevieray personally know and love Jose, so I wanted to get this out for them too.

UPDATES:

1/17/2010
My Father-in-law passed away yesterday afternoon.

My wife an I appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers over the last few weeks. Please continue to pray for the comfort of my wife and her family during this difficult time.

Bwana
12-16-2009, 09:02 AM
Done Bob.....I hope he gets well soon.

chasedude
12-16-2009, 09:04 AM
Good thoughts sent his way.

Chief Henry
12-16-2009, 09:05 AM
Good luck to your family Dart. Christmas in the hospital can't be fun.
Hope the doctors can get things taken care of soon.

Bugeater
12-16-2009, 09:05 AM
Yikes, you have certainly had more than your fair share of shit piled on to you this year. Hope the guy pulls through.

BigRedChief
12-16-2009, 09:10 AM
Afib can be fixed. Keep your head up. Stay positive. Positive thoughts heading your way.

ChiTown
12-16-2009, 09:15 AM
10-4, Bob.

All the best to you and your family.

Rukdafaidas
12-16-2009, 09:17 AM
Done. I hope everything works out for the best.

seclark
12-16-2009, 09:18 AM
done...thoughts & prayers.
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Lono
12-16-2009, 09:19 AM
Prayers your way Dart.

Dartgod
12-16-2009, 09:22 AM
Afib can be fixed. Keep your head up. Stay positive. Positive thoughts heading your way.
The Afib is not an issue now. The kidney and liver failure are a HUGE concern.

HemiEd
12-16-2009, 09:23 AM
Done Bob, hope things turn out better soon.

ROYC75
12-16-2009, 09:53 AM
Will do Bob, May God Bless Jose and the family during this trying time.

shakesthecat
12-16-2009, 09:57 AM
You got it, Bob

JOhn
12-16-2009, 09:59 AM
Done buddy :thumb:

big nasty kcnut
12-16-2009, 10:27 AM
Bob done
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stevieray
12-16-2009, 11:33 AM
damm this is horrible ....please tell soph and jose that you are all in my prayers...

Braincase
12-16-2009, 11:47 AM
(Prayers)

Inspector
12-16-2009, 01:05 PM
I never run out of prayers. And I know for a fact they work.

It has been done!

Dayze
12-16-2009, 01:52 PM
Done. dude.

Skip Towne
12-16-2009, 02:55 PM
Done

DeezNutz
12-16-2009, 07:39 PM
Done.

RNR
12-16-2009, 07:41 PM
Dart you are one of the good ones, always in my thoughts in times of concern and joy~

Buehler445
12-16-2009, 08:22 PM
Yessir.

Hopefully he can pull through.

greg63
12-16-2009, 09:23 PM
Sorry to hear it man. Thoughts and prayers out to him.

Dartgod
12-16-2009, 10:16 PM
Thanks for all the thoughts.

They think he has a blood infection which is why the organs are failing. Right now they're bombarding him with antibiotics. He's stable, but in pretty bad shape. The next couple of days will be dicey.

KC Dan
12-17-2009, 03:16 AM
Thanks for all the thoughts.

They think he has a blood infection which is why the organs are failing. Right now they're bombarding him with antibiotics. He's stable, but in pretty bad shape. The next couple of days will be dicey.
Bob-Soph,
Please know that you both, Jose and your entire family have my prayers and support. If you need anything, please let me know. I am tremendously saddened to hear this horrid news. Now, China surely feels far away......
Tell Jose I said he HAS to get better as he is my post-Chiefs game breakfast partner.

Dan

Lzen
12-17-2009, 08:15 AM
Prayers will be said.

BigRedChief
12-17-2009, 08:26 AM
Thanks for all the thoughts.

They think he has a blood infection which is why the organs are failing. Right now they're bombarding him with antibiotics. He's stable, but in pretty bad shape. The next couple of days will be dicey.
As long as he doesn't get an additional hospital acquired infection he should weather the storm. PM me if you want some inside hospital info , what to look for etc.

Radar Chief
12-17-2009, 10:03 AM
Wow, sorry to read that. Done deal on the prayers.

Dartgod
12-17-2009, 03:45 PM
He's doing better today. Still in ICU, but he is producing urine now so the kidneys are functioning somewhat. As of last night we thought they were going to have to start dialysis soon. So that's an inprovement.

He looks better too. Face isn't as swollen and he isn't talking as much nonsense. He was asking me about what I thought about some football game last night. I asked him what game and all I could get from him was "mumble mumble mumble 1909 mumble mumble".

His blood work has not been good though. Lots of issues they have to work through there.

But he has improved somewhat since yesterday, so I appreciate all the prayers. Please keep them coming!

BIG_DADDY
12-17-2009, 03:47 PM
Wow, this has been a really hard year for you guys. We will keep you in our prayers for sure.

memyselfI
12-17-2009, 05:56 PM
Hoping for the best for your FIL and your family, Dart. Differences aside, my prayers are with you.

Dartgod
12-17-2009, 07:10 PM
Hoping for the best for your FIL and your family, Dart. Differences aside, my prayers are with you.
Thank you. I would do the same for you in similar circumstances.

memyselfI
12-17-2009, 07:29 PM
Thank you. I would do the same for you in similar circumstances.

I know. Thank you.

Old Dog
12-18-2009, 07:27 AM
Thoughts and prayers for you, your Father in law, and the rest of the family

BigRedChief
12-18-2009, 08:26 AM
He's doing better today. Still in ICU, but he is producing urine now so the kidneys are functioning somewhat. As of last night we thought they were going to have to start dialysis soon. So that's an inprovement. Big step forward. :clap: Your kidneys quit on you, thats a big deal to overcome when you are already in a comprimised state. Lots of complications can and do ensue.

KC Dan
12-18-2009, 09:17 AM
He's doing better today. Still in ICU, but he is producing urine now so the kidneys are functioning somewhat. As of last night we thought they were going to have to start dialysis soon. So that's an inprovement.

He looks better too. Face isn't as swollen and he isn't talking as much nonsense. He was asking me about what I thought about some football game last night. I asked him what game and all I could get from him was "mumble mumble mumble 1909 mumble mumble".

His blood work has not been good though. Lots of issues they have to work through there.

But he has improved somewhat since yesterday, so I appreciate all the prayers. Please keep them coming!
Go Jose!!!! Kick it in the azz! We all need you better man! Still praying now from Tokyo

Earthling
12-19-2009, 04:02 PM
Hoping for the best.

KC Dan
12-20-2009, 08:28 AM
unfortunatey, I cannot call and ask you how Jose is from Toyama. Can you let me know how he is doing? I saw this fall without an update today and am wondering....

Dartgod
12-20-2009, 09:20 AM
He's still in ICU. Yesterday was an improvement. His bloodwork improved some. He's still lucid when awake. Someone was talking about birthdays and he knew who several peoples birthdays were. I asked him if he knew when my birthday was and he looked at me and said, "The day of the great depression". We all cracked up.

Soph is there now and called me and said they think he has pneumonia now. So not good. It's still a day to day thing.

We appreciate all the good thoughts and prayers.

Dartgod
12-20-2009, 09:22 AM
Could a mod resticky this? Not sure why it was dropped. A lack of updates I suppose.

KC Dan
12-20-2009, 10:11 AM
He's still in ICU. Yesterday was an improvement. His bloodwork improved some. He's still lucid when awake. Someone was talking about birthdays and he knew who several peoples birthdays were. I asked him if he knew when my birthday was and he looked at me and said, "The day of the great depression". We all cracked up.

Soph is there now and called me and said they think he has pneumonia now. So not good. It's still a day to day thing.

We appreciate all the good thoughts and prayers.Will do, thanks for the update. Let the improvements continue!

bevischief
12-20-2009, 10:17 AM
Thoughts and prayers for you, your Father in law, and the rest of the family

2112
12-21-2009, 08:18 PM
Sorry to hear about that. thoughts and prayers.

Dartgod
12-21-2009, 09:50 PM
Good news today. He's out of ICU and into a "step up" room. They monitor him a little more closely, but its basically a regular hospital room.

He's still weak and has a long way to go, but this is definitely good news.

Gracie Dean
12-21-2009, 10:12 PM
Prayers!

Mr. Kotter
12-22-2009, 08:19 AM
Thoughts and prayers to you, Bob. Happy holidays.

chasedude
12-22-2009, 09:40 AM
Good news today. He's out of ICU and into a "step up" room. They monitor him a little more closely, but its basically a regular hospital room.

He's still weak and has a long way to go, but this is definitely good news.

That is good news, prayers his recovery continues.

KC Dan
12-22-2009, 11:15 PM
Back in the States now and the first news I read is this - OUTSTANDING!!!

Dartgod
12-23-2009, 06:39 AM
Glad you made it back safely Dan.

One thing I haven't mentioned is his left leg. He has poor circulation in his legs anyway due to smoking. Since he has been in the hospital, he has had no circulation below the knee in the left leg. They've known for a few days now that they need to amputate his leg because it is dying, but he is not strong enough for surgery. But his leg has gotten bad enough now that it will affect his overall health. Kind of a catch-22. So they have tentatively scheduled to amputate on Tuesday.

So yeah, he's out of ICU, but he still has some MAJOR health concerns.

King_Chief_Fan
12-23-2009, 09:23 AM
We will continue to pray for him and your family.

Dartgod
12-23-2009, 09:26 AM
Yikes! My wife just called and they are planning to take his leg today. If he is strong enough to survive the surgery, it will help him in his long term recovery.

KC Dan
12-23-2009, 10:40 AM
Yikes! My wife just called and they are planning to take his leg today. If he is strong enough to survive the surgery, it will help him in his long term recovery.prayers on the way!

Dartgod
12-23-2009, 05:28 PM
The surgery went well. They had to take the leg above the knee, but it had to be done. Now a few more days in ICU and then on the road to recovery!

Thanks for all the prayers everyone. It means a lot to us. It really does.

RJ
12-23-2009, 05:38 PM
Damn Dartgod, your family is having a hard time of late. Prayers for Mr. Jose, I hope he recovers from all this.

Coach
12-24-2009, 12:24 AM
Sorry that I haven't checked on here, but my prayers and thoughts are with you.

KS Smitty
12-24-2009, 08:10 PM
The surgery went well. They had to take the leg above the knee, but it had to be done. Now a few more days in ICU and then on the road to recovery!

Thanks for all the prayers everyone. It means a lot to us. It really does.


Glad it went well Bob. You, Sophie and Jose will continue to be in our prayers.

Dartgod
12-28-2009, 07:53 AM
I haven't updated this in a while, so here's the latest.

He's recovering well from his surgery but still has some health issues to deal with. Latley he has been very withdrawn, doesn't talk much or eat well. We're concerned for his mental well-being. They are planning some physical therapy this week so maybe that will perk him up a bit.

He is not in any serious danger now though, so the mods can unsticky this if you like. I will bump it from time to time with updates.

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers.

BigRedChief
12-28-2009, 10:02 AM
I haven't updated this in a while, so here's the latest.

He's recovering well from his surgery but still has some health issues to deal with. Latley he has been very withdrawn, doesn't talk much or eat well. We're concerned for his mental well-being. They are planning some physical therapy this week so maybe that will perk him up a bit.

He is not in any serious danger now though, so the mods can unsticky this if you like. I will bump it from time to time with updates.

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers.yeah, after th shock wears off about surviving, the realization of how hard a recovery it will be sets in and depression takes over. Its a normal thing. Physical therapy and the family being positive are great tools to use to battle this. Also get him something he likes to do if possible. something to look forward to. Like myself, it would be something chiefs related. But on the other hand....maybe thats not a good idea this year. :rolleyes:

Dartgod
12-30-2009, 02:14 PM
Just got back from the hospital and he is doing much better. Sitting up, talking, eating and pretty coherent. He maybe moving to a rehab center within a week to start getting his strength back and learning to live with one leg.

Bugeater
12-30-2009, 04:22 PM
Glad to hear things are going somewhat well. Bummer about the leg though, that has to be pretty rough to deal with.

BIG_DADDY
12-31-2009, 01:49 PM
Just got back from the hospital and he is doing much better. Sitting up, talking, eating and pretty coherent. He maybe moving to a rehab center within a week to start getting his strength back and learning to live with one leg. Good to hear he is doing better. They can some amazing things with prosthetic limbs. Wish all the bear for him moving corward.

Dartgod
12-31-2009, 02:10 PM
Good to hear he is doing better. They can some amazing things with prosthetic limbs. Wish all the bear for him moving corward.
Did you just call my FIL a coward? :D

Just kidding. I knew what you meant. Thanks for the good thoughts.

BIG_DADDY
12-31-2009, 09:38 PM
Did you just call my FIL a coward? :D

Just kidding. I knew what you meant. Thanks for the good thoughts.

Friggen cell phones. ROFL Sorry bout that.

Phobia
01-04-2010, 04:38 AM
All the best to you, Sophie, and her pops.

When the doldrums of life get you down and blue,
find that silver lining; half price shoes

Otter
01-04-2010, 02:44 PM
Done

Dartgod
01-17-2010, 10:02 AM
Could I get this stickied again?

My FIL had been in rehab and was doing ok, but still pretty weak. We thought he might eventually get to come home, however.

This morning we got the dreaded call from the hospital. He is back in ICU, having breathing issues. His BP is very low and they probaby would need to put him on a ventilator to keep him alive...something that is against his wishes.

So right now the outlook is not good. I ask that you pray for his recovery and if he does not recover that he not suffer. Also prayers for my wife to help her through this would be appreciated.

RNR
01-17-2010, 10:05 AM
Could I get this stickied again?

My FIL had been in rehab and was doing ok, but still pretty weak. We thought he might eventually get to come home, however.

This morning we got the dreaded call from the hospital. He is back in ICU, having breathing issues. His BP is very low and they probaby would need to put him on a ventilator to keep him alive...something that is against his wishes.

So right now the outlook is not good. I ask that you pray for his recovery and if he does not recover that he not suffer. Also prayers for my wife to help her through this would be appreciated.

You and yours are in my thoughts dart~

Mosbonian
01-17-2010, 10:13 AM
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

mmaddog
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BigRedChief
01-17-2010, 10:16 AM
Could I get this stickied again?

My FIL had been in rehab and was doing ok, but still pretty weak. We thought he might eventually get to come home, however.

This morning we got the dreaded call from the hospital. He is back in ICU, having breathing issues. His BP is very low and they probaby would need to put him on a ventilator to keep him alive...something that is against his wishes.

So right now the outlook is not good. I ask that you pray for his recovery and if he does not recover that he not suffer. Also prayers for my wife to help her through this would be appreciated.I know that people don't want to be put on a vent to stay alive but if you have a hope that the underlying cause can be corrected and coming off the vent in the future that would not be against his wishes. If they can't get it corrected you can always take him off the machine and follow his wishes.

Positive thoughts heading your way.

big nasty kcnut
01-17-2010, 10:21 AM
Done but if you can don't put him on the machine cause it can led to false hope when my grandma smith died she was on the machine and we were told that she doing better but then notice that she wasn't able to breath on her own anymore after two weeks.

Dartgod
01-17-2010, 10:26 AM
Done but if you can don't put him on the machine cause it can led to false hope when my grandma smith died she was on the machine and we were told that she doing better but then notice that she wasn't able to breath on her own anymore after two weeks.
That's what the doctors are saying now. If they put him on the ventilator, he may never be able to come off of it.

Bwana
01-17-2010, 10:34 AM
Could I get this stickied again?

My FIL had been in rehab and was doing ok, but still pretty weak. We thought he might eventually get to come home, however.

This morning we got the dreaded call from the hospital. He is back in ICU, having breathing issues. His BP is very low and they probaby would need to put him on a ventilator to keep him alive...something that is against his wishes.

So right now the outlook is not good. I ask that you pray for his recovery and if he does not recover that he not suffer. Also prayers for my wife to help her through this would be appreciated.

Damn Bob, sorry to hear this. Best of luck to your entire family bud.

Hydrae
01-17-2010, 11:33 AM
Prayers and thoughts all around.

Dartgod
01-17-2010, 04:56 PM
He stopped breathing about 45 minutes ago.

I appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers over the last few weeks. Please continue to pray for the comfort of my wife and her family during this difficult time.

Bugeater
01-17-2010, 04:57 PM
Sorry to hear that Dart. :(

BigRedChief
01-17-2010, 04:59 PM
He stopped breathing about 45 minutes ago.

I appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers over the last few weeks. Please continue to pray for the comfort of my wife and her family during this difficult time.Sorry for your loss.

KC Dan
01-17-2010, 05:36 PM
Thanks for the call Bob. I am very sorry for your family's loss. Please give all of our prayers to soph, her brother and the entire family.

Radar Chief
01-18-2010, 08:31 AM
My deepest condolences.
I am truly sorry for your family's loss.

Mr. Kotter
01-18-2010, 02:39 PM
With deepest sympathies, Bob. God bless you, Soph, and the family.

stevieray
01-18-2010, 04:52 PM
Prayers and thoughts out to you, Soph and your families.

Calcountry
01-18-2010, 06:05 PM
My condolences. May the peace that passes understanding surround your family at this time of bereavement.

Extra Point
01-18-2010, 06:25 PM
Sorry for your loss, Dartgod.

Rukdafaidas
01-18-2010, 08:04 PM
Wow, I'm very sorry to hear that.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Iowanian
01-18-2010, 11:22 PM
sorry for your loss bob....alot of that going around.

Otter
01-19-2010, 09:42 AM
Sorry to hear DG, hang in there bud.

Dartgod
01-19-2010, 10:53 AM
This is wierd.

I was talking to a good friend yesterday. When my wife's mom passed about 5 years ago, my friend's dad had also died within one day (before or after, I can't remember).

So I talked to him yesterday to let him know about my FIL and his dad's wife (his stepmom) died Sunday also.

*Cue Twilight Zone music*

bevischief
01-20-2010, 01:48 PM
My deepest condolences.
I am truly sorry for your family's loss.

Dartgod
01-21-2010, 09:31 AM
The services were yesterday, so this can be un-stickied.

Thanks again to everyone for their support. You guys are awesome.

Msmith
01-21-2010, 10:15 AM
May God grant you peace and grace in this trying hour.

Phobia
01-21-2010, 10:26 AM
So sad. God bless you and Soph.

Gonzo
01-21-2010, 10:32 AM
Sorry to hear that man.

Hang in there.