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Some of you may remember that my Dad (77yo) had a severe heart attack back in '13. He's had another scare this morning. Woke up early, couldn't breathe so Mom called an ambulance to take him to the hospital. The issue isn't his heart, but congestion in his lungs.
I found out today that he's been soft-pedaling his long-term therapy, and laying around the house all day, according to Mom. She said he takes 2 or 3 two-hour naps each day, then goes to bed at dark. Says he's retired and doesn't want to do anything. He's gotten in a vicious circle...he tired because he's inactive, and inactive because he feels tired all the time.
This inactivity is allowing fluid to build in his lungs and has him bordering on pneumonia. His doc admitted him this morning and started him on diuretics to help him get rid of the excess body fluid. All in all, he will be okay, but needs to seriously change his lifestyle to prevent this and more serious issues from continually arising.
I covet your prayers for Dad. He's a good man, great father, but I believe he is still affected...scared...by what happened to him 4 years ago. I understand this is completely normal for heart patients. Please pray for him to find relief from this fear.
While you're there, put up one for Mom, too. She is still very active, and he's driving her nuts.
Thanks, y'all.
I found out today that he's been soft-pedaling his long-term therapy, and laying around the house all day, according to Mom. She said he takes 2 or 3 two-hour naps each day, then goes to bed at dark. Says he's retired and doesn't want to do anything. He's gotten in a vicious circle...he tired because he's inactive, and inactive because he feels tired all the time.
This inactivity is allowing fluid to build in his lungs and has him bordering on pneumonia. His doc admitted him this morning and started him on diuretics to help him get rid of the excess body fluid. All in all, he will be okay, but needs to seriously change his lifestyle to prevent this and more serious issues from continually arising.
I covet your prayers for Dad. He's a good man, great father, but I believe he is still affected...scared...by what happened to him 4 years ago. I understand this is completely normal for heart patients. Please pray for him to find relief from this fear.
While you're there, put up one for Mom, too. She is still very active, and he's driving her nuts.
Thanks, y'all.