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  Nov 21 2008, 06:48 PM
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Veteran Member  Group: Advanced Member Posts: 825 Joined: 15-July 07 Member No.: 72261  |
My elderly dad is being pressured by his doctors into two surgeries. One for the bladder. And the other one for his heart valve malfunctioning. He is nearly 75 and very frail. The anesthesiologist told him she felt there were dangers in a man as old as he is to be undergoing these operations. She was clearly uncomfortable with it. I also have a strong feeling that this would just be too much on him. A big gamble to take! He feels the same way and is scared to proceed. ( Only willing to do the surgeries if they are absolutely necessary, but definitely not wanting them. ) I guess I think it is best he follow his own instincts. Though it's all so complicated. Either way...there are definite dangers. With or without surgery! Heart problems can lead to death ( and I don't know much about bladder problems. Are they life threatening? ) In the end, it is his decision and I feel no doctor should push him into something he feels so uneasy about. He is much weaker lately, and that is usually not a good candidate for surgery. Right? Well, I am praying for my dad to somehow have God's wisdom on this dillema. Even those he is not a Christian yet. Most of all, I am concerned he become saved soon, making Jesus His Lord and Savior! As much as I want God to extend his earthly life, I know the most important thing is that he would be able to go to Heaven. As for me, I'm suffering lots of physical problems of my own. So I would appreciate prayer for the two of us.
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Nov 21 2008, 06:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Senior Member Posts: 2228 Joined: 27-December 07 Member No.: 82280 |
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Nov 21 2008, 07:38 PM
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Royal Member Group: Royal Member Posts: 12001 Joined: 4-August 06 From: Maryland Member No.: 49836 |
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Nov 21 2008, 07:41 PM
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Group: Newbie Posts: 1 Joined: 21-November 08 Member No.: 99710 |
QUOTE (turtletwo @ Nov 21 2008, 06:48 PM)  My elderly dad is being pressured by his doctors into two surgeries. One for the bladder. And the other one for his heart valve malfunctioning. He is nearly 75 and very frail. The anesthesiologist told him she felt there were dangers in a man as old as he is to be undergoing these operations. She was clearly uncomfortable with it. I also have a strong feeling that this would just be too much on him. A big gamble to take! He feels the same way and is scared to proceed. ( Only willing to do the surgeries if they are absolutely necessary, but definitely not wanting them. ) I guess I think it is best he follow his own instincts. Though it's all so complicated. Either way...there are definite dangers. With or without surgery! Heart problems can lead to death ( and I don't know much about bladder problems. Are they life threatening? ) In the end, it is his decision and I feel no doctor should push him into something he feels so uneasy about. He is much weaker lately, and that is usually not a good candidate for surgery. Right? Well, I am praying for my dad to somehow have God's wisdom on this dillema. Even those he is not a Christian yet. Most of all, I am concerned he become saved soon, making Jesus His Lord and Savior! As much as I want God to extend his earthly life, I know the most important thing is that he would be able to go to Heaven. As for me, I'm suffering lots of physical problems of my own. So I would appreciate prayer for the two of us. Your Dad is in my prayers, I promise. |
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Nov 21 2008, 10:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Senior Member Posts: 1211 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 51531 |
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Nov 22 2008, 01:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Senior Member Posts: 2329 Joined: 20-September 07 From: Michigan Member No.: 76943 |
Praying for you and your Dad.
God Bless... |
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Nov 22 2008, 04:36 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 22-November 08 From: queensland Member No.: 99728 |
QUOTE (Jesus daughter @ Nov 21 2008, 07:41 PM) QUOTE (turtletwo @ Nov 21 2008, 06:48 PM) My elderly dad is being pressured by his doctors into two surgeries. One for the bladder. And the other one for his heart valve malfunctioning. He is nearly 75 and very frail. The anesthesiologist told him she felt there were dangers in a man as old as he is to be undergoing these operations. She was clearly uncomfortable with it. I also have a strong feeling that this would just be too much on him. A big gamble to take! He feels the same way and is scared to proceed. ( Only willing to do the surgeries if they are absolutely necessary, but definitely not wanting them. ) I guess I think it is best he follow his own instincts. Though it's all so complicated. Either way...there are definite dangers. With or without surgery! Heart problems can lead to death ( and I don't know much about bladder problems. Are they life threatening? ) In the end, it is his decision and I feel no doctor should push him into something he feels so uneasy about. He is much weaker lately, and that is usually not a good candidate for surgery. Right? Well, I am praying for my dad to somehow have God's wisdom on this dillema. Even those he is not a Christian yet. Most of all, I am concerned he become saved soon, making Jesus His Lord and Savior! As much as I want God to extend his earthly life, I know the most important thing is that he would be able to go to Heaven. As for me, I'm suffering lots of physical problems of my own. So I would appreciate prayer for the two of us. Your Dad is in my prayers, I promise. |
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Nov 22 2008, 04:36 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Member Posts: 690 Joined: 5-October 07 From: Virginia Member No.: 77703 |
QUOTE (turtletwo @ Nov 21 2008, 07:48 PM) My elderly dad is being pressured by his doctors into two surgeries. One for the bladder. And the other one for his heart valve malfunctioning. He is nearly 75 and very frail. The anesthesiologist told him she felt there were dangers in a man as old as he is to be undergoing these operations. She was clearly uncomfortable with it. I also have a strong feeling that this would just be too much on him. A big gamble to take! He feels the same way and is scared to proceed. ( Only willing to do the surgeries if they are absolutely necessary, but definitely not wanting them. ) I guess I think it is best he follow his own instincts. Though it's all so complicated. Either way...there are definite dangers. With or without surgery! Heart problems can lead to death ( and I don't know much about bladder problems. Are they life threatening? ) In the end, it is his decision and I feel no doctor should push him into something he feels so uneasy about. He is much weaker lately, and that is usually not a good candidate for surgery. Right? Well, I am praying for my dad to somehow have God's wisdom on this dillema. Even those he is not a Christian yet. Most of all, I am concerned he become saved soon, making Jesus His Lord and Savior! As much as I want God to extend his earthly life, I know the most important thing is that he would be able to go to Heaven. As for me, I'm suffering lots of physical problems of my own. So I would appreciate prayer for the two of us. praying here.. Gods Blessings |
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Nov 22 2008, 04:52 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 22-November 08 From: queensland Member No.: 99728 |
Often, doctors speak words of doom over their patients but we know that Jesus speaks words of life. We know that doctors are necessary but we also know that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Speak positive words over your Father and rebuke any negative words that doctors or nurses might speak over him. Jesus is our healer. I am praying now that Jesus will send his ministering angels to both of you and that a door will be open for your father to receive Christ. I pray for Jesus to give him dreams and visions.[size="5"][/size]
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 Nov 22 2008, 06:34 AM
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Royal Member Group: Worthy Watchman Posts: 20190 Joined: 9-August 06 From: Elgin, Illinois, USA Member No.: 50096 |
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