I’m In The Waiting Room This Time

For all the times my dad has waited to hear if a procedure of mine has started and then waited to hear if I was in recovery, I’m now waiting with him in the pre-op room. He has been having some heart issues over the last several months that have progressively made him more and more short of breath and exhausted. Wow, do I remember that feeling. Three of his arteries are almost 80% blocked. Unfortunately, by-pass is not an option for him as his arteries are just too small to reach the requirement of a successful outcome. 

Today, we are sitting with him while he waits to have yet another angiogram with the hopes of some relief to his breathing. They are not sure if they will be able to place any stents, but we are hopeful they can do something so he can feel somewhat better. 

I have to admit, sitting and waiting is very stressful. I’m happy I can be here for him and the rest of my family. And I appreciate everyone who has sat and waited and prayed for me over the years.  

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8 Responses to I’m In The Waiting Room This Time

  1. RICH ROSENBERG's avatar RICH ROSENBERG says:

    Oh Nikki….. we are praying for your dad. I kind of can relate to what he is going thru. Thank goodness for modern science and medicine. Keeping our fingers crossed.

    xxx
    Richie

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  2. SANDY LENIHAN's avatar SANDY LENIHAN says:

    I will pray hard for your Dad!!!!!
    Sandy

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  3. Itch and Deb's avatar Itch and Deb says:

    We are here waiting – give Roland a huge huge hug, tell him good luck with his procedure, hopefully he will get some relief. Let us know later when you get a chance, know you will be busy, tell him I said he is still my favorite guy! You and your mom and brother take care too, very exhausting in these situations. Good luck Roland!!!!

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  4. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    You are all in our prayers!

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  5. Unknown's avatar Tina says:

    You are all in our prayers.

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  6. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    Praying for your Dad and the family. Hope you receive good news. Hugs

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  7. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    I will keep you all in my prayers give your mom a hug for me Barbara

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  8. Marilyn Pongowski's avatar Marilyn Pongowski says:

    May your dad have the best possible outcome!!

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