Seeing you today breaks my heart!

You are proably thinking this artilce is about a girlfriend/boyfriend, but it is not, it is about my dad.
Today at 7:30 sharp my dad went into heart surgery. He had a triple bypass done on his heart. After about 5 hours, we are able to see him. He is asleep as they put it. So we go in ICU, and see this guy laying on a bed in a room, with tubes and wireres coming everywhich directions. I thought that isn't my dad, it couldn't be but it was lying there. That wasn't the worst of it though, I could handle that, but when finally he regains some sence of where he was and was able to communitcate I went in. The medication that they had but him on for the surgery made it where he dosed off and on.
So I went in and he was trying to ask me something but I can't understand him b.c he has a tube down he throut to keep him breathing when he doses off.
He was tryin to ask where my sisters were, I couldn't understand him and I didn't want him to see me cry. I told him that he can't talk b.c he had a tube in his throut and that my sisters where fine. When he dosed off I had to leave seeing like that I couldn't take it, him trying to tell us stuff but not able to understand was unbearable. Seeing all these tubes and wires I couldn't take either, but what really got me was his color, he had a yellow tent to him. I tried so hard to be tuff but as soon as he dosed off I left. I couldn't take it a balled all the way down the hall. I felt so stupid crying but it was overwalming and that is all I could do.
Before I left they had taken the tubes out, so he was able to talk. He still dosed off but wakes up when his body tells him he has to breath.
I just hope nothing happens tonight to him. God please keep him safe and make sure nothing happens to my Daddy. PLEASE

Stacey: Daddy's Little Girl!
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Reply #1 Top
I know exactly what you mean, I had to see my grandpa with all the tubes and machines connected to him. I didn't even recognize him. One of his many times in the hospital, unfortunately, which makes me such a strong advocate for non-smoking.

I hope your dad will be okay.
Reply #2 Top
I had that same experience, having to watch my Dad after heart surgery until he was back on his feet and dicharged for home. Before it came to that relieving conclusion, he had to be sent back to the OR, where they reopened him and of, course, it kept me and the rest of the family on edge. The fact that your Dad has his tubes out say something favorable about his prognosis. My prayers are with you and your family.
Reply #3 Top
Stacey, I'm really sorry about your dad like that and he's still in my prayers. I'm going to hug you like crazy when i see you again, cuz that's always what makes me feel better. I don't know what to tell you but its okay and i'm here if you need me.
Reply #4 Top
I wish your dad a speedy recovery...I hope you and your family stay strong through all of this as well...my thoughs and prayers are with you.
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Thanks you guys. I am hoping to be back to school on Monday. Okay Sarah and then you can hug me all you want, sounds good..

Stacey
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It's alright Stacey... when i was younger, my mother was in extremely poor condition. She weighed 80 pounds and we thought she was going to die. She went through countless surgeries and being only 10 didnt help it much. But, i know how you feel and i am glad that he is alright.

Love
Sam