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Title: Thoughts and prayers
Post by: TOMCAT21 on December 21, 2011, 04:34:56 PM
Once again I find myself at a loss for words. I found out today that my father, who is 85, suffered a stroke last night and is in the hospital. One of my older brothers is in enroute to see him. Unfortunately, I have to wait to make any plans due to my recent PCS move. Anyways, I am not a religious person by any stretch but I do ask for those in AH community who are to say something in his and my familys behalf. You guys were there for me when we went the ordeal with my son and that has not been lost on me. My father to me , is my hero and the person I have always looked up to. Thanks... Tomcat( SSG Ed Kaufmann(.
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Post by: lyric1 on December 21, 2011, 04:37:26 PM
 :pray
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Post by: shiv on December 21, 2011, 04:41:55 PM
 :pray
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Post by: TequilaChaser on December 21, 2011, 04:42:45 PM
Thoughts & Prayers otw   for your Dad and your Family, Tomcat

 :pray

TC
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Post by: SilverZ06 on December 21, 2011, 04:59:43 PM
 :pray
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Post by: Flench on December 21, 2011, 05:21:06 PM
 :pray
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Post by: morfiend on December 21, 2011, 05:25:01 PM
 :pray






    :salute
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Post by: PanosGR on December 21, 2011, 05:27:29 PM
My best wishes and prays for your father TOMCAT  :pray

I’m sure that he will overcome this ordeal.

Keep the faith and faith won’t desert you.   
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Post by: lunatic1 on December 21, 2011, 05:34:13 PM
 :pray
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Post by: RTR on December 21, 2011, 05:44:37 PM
So sorry to hear this :(

Will keep Your Dad and Family in our thoughts here Tomcat.

<S>
RTR
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Post by: mbailey on December 21, 2011, 05:54:01 PM
 
Ill make sure my little ones put him in their prayers tonight TC, 

Need anything just shout

Keeping you and yours in our thoughts

<S>

Mbailey





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Post by: STXAce8 on December 21, 2011, 06:33:39 PM
 :pray  :angel:
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Post by: bacon8tr on December 21, 2011, 06:40:09 PM
Tomcat, your father is in my families thoughts and prayers.  If there is anything that we can do PM me.   :pray  :salute
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Post by: HighTone on December 21, 2011, 07:00:37 PM
Tomcat your family will be in my prayers. Hang tough bud.  :pray
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Post by: Midway on December 21, 2011, 07:03:07 PM
 :pray
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Post by: Skyguns MKII on December 21, 2011, 07:14:12 PM
 :pray :salute
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Post by: The Fugitive on December 21, 2011, 09:09:00 PM
 :pray
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Post by: USRanger on December 21, 2011, 09:13:10 PM
 :pray Prayers sent Ed my friend :salute
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Post by: SNIPER30 on December 21, 2011, 09:15:48 PM
 :pray :pray
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Post by: des506 on December 21, 2011, 09:17:31 PM
 you know we're always here for you, and if you ever need to talk bud, you know who you can talk to.. my thoughts and prayers to your family.
  :salute
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Post by: stickpig on December 22, 2011, 02:13:32 AM
 :pray

Our prayers for your father
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Post by: Debrody on December 22, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
 :salute
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Post by: EskimoJoe on December 22, 2011, 02:32:43 AM
I'm not the praying type.. Sending good vibes in that direction tho.

 :salute
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Post by: RufusLeaking on December 22, 2011, 06:05:30 AM
Hang in there, TC.
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Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2011, 06:18:31 AM
Standing with you, buddy.
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Post by: A8cole on December 22, 2011, 07:07:21 AM
 :pray
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Post by: ozrocker on December 22, 2011, 07:20:11 AM
 :pray





                                                                                                                                     Oz
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Post by: Wagger on December 22, 2011, 07:25:05 AM
Your father and family are in our prayers.
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Post by: stealth on December 22, 2011, 08:06:19 AM
 :salute
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Post by: Chungo63 on December 22, 2011, 08:10:36 AM
I'll say a prayer!!!! :pray
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Post by: LCADolby on December 22, 2011, 09:29:32 AM
 :salute
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Post by: bortas1 on December 22, 2011, 09:42:07 AM
 :pray :salute
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Post by: Nutzoid on December 22, 2011, 10:42:59 AM
 :pray


Nutz
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Post by: Guppy35 on December 22, 2011, 06:26:20 PM
Hang in there TC.  All the best to your family during a difficult time
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Post by: j500ss on December 22, 2011, 06:38:41 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Tomcat   :pray


 :salute

  J
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Post by: Scherf on December 22, 2011, 06:42:11 PM


 :salute :pray
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Post by: caldera on December 22, 2011, 07:10:21 PM
 :salute and :pray  for your father, Tom. 
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Post by: mthrockmor on December 22, 2011, 07:17:13 PM
  :pray and God bless the family.

Boo
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Post by: TOMCAT21 on December 22, 2011, 07:28:09 PM
Thanks all, the only thing I have heard from my older brother is he has gotten his speech back and their running a bunch of tests. <S>  I just talked my brother and my dad had a mini stroke while he was there but otherwise is ok. They put him on some medication to prevent others from occurring.Further information, he's on blood thinners, mri showed nothing, no tissue damage in the brain..sense of humor is there.
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Post by: W7LPNRICK on December 22, 2011, 09:01:11 PM
 :salute  :pray We're with you Tomcat!
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Post by: SilverZ06 on December 22, 2011, 09:10:00 PM
Hang in there my friend.  :salute :pray
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Post by: Nightmare on December 22, 2011, 09:14:39 PM
Your family will be in our prayers
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Post by: AAJagerX on December 22, 2011, 10:02:25 PM
 :pray
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Post by: HOG02 on December 22, 2011, 10:11:23 PM
 :angel:
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Post by: ZetaNine on December 22, 2011, 10:32:15 PM
my thoughts and prayers go out to you, your father, and your entire family tom.
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Post by: Shuffler on December 23, 2011, 12:10:54 AM
Will add you and your family to our prayers.

 :pray
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Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on December 23, 2011, 12:26:21 AM
You got it tomcat.  :pray
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Post by: Melvin on December 23, 2011, 12:36:11 AM
 :pray
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Post by: Oddball-CAF on December 23, 2011, 05:47:07 AM
Hang in there, TC. The Saint Mark's parish of Dorchester, MA has you covered on the prayers.  :angel:

My best and my hopes you and yours can stay strong during this time of trouble.

Oddball
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Post by: homersipes on December 23, 2011, 07:59:07 AM
thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family.
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Post by: Vudu15 on December 23, 2011, 08:08:40 AM
hang in there, hope for the best.  :pray :salute
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Post by: Hawk55 on December 23, 2011, 09:54:18 AM
My   :pray go out for you Dad TC.
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Post by: ebfd11 on December 23, 2011, 09:55:55 AM
Tomcat I hope things work out for the better and my  :pray for you and your family.

Lawndart
Title: Re: Thoughts and prayers
Post by: TOMCAT21 on December 23, 2011, 10:01:12 AM
I just talked to my brother and one of his corotid( my spelling sucks this morning) arteries is 90% blocked and the other is 75% blocked. They are waiting on the Vascular surgeon to show up.
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Post by: TOMCAT21 on December 23, 2011, 06:25:51 PM
Well, it looks like they be doing surgery next week to open up one of his blocked carotid arteries. I do not know the day yet....
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Post by: ttflier on December 24, 2011, 10:12:49 AM
 :pray
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Post by: matt on December 24, 2011, 10:34:12 AM
 :pray


               flakhapy
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Post by: Infidelz on December 24, 2011, 12:16:53 PM
My prayers are with your Dad, you, and your family Tomcat.
Infidelz.
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Post by: MarineUS on December 24, 2011, 01:58:50 PM
 :pray
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Post by: Tupac on December 24, 2011, 02:10:07 PM
 :pray
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Post by: M0nkey_Man on December 24, 2011, 02:10:19 PM
 :pray
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Post by: TeeArr on December 25, 2011, 11:55:17 AM
Sorry to hear that Tomcat  :salute :pray
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Post by: MajWoody on December 25, 2011, 09:58:46 PM
Prayers said for your father & your family Tomcat.  :pray    :salute
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Post by: DakOne on December 26, 2011, 01:37:37 PM
He is in my prayers Tom.

Dakone
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Post by: 321BAR on December 26, 2011, 01:40:08 PM
Tomcat, youre a great guy man and im sorry to hear this... <S>
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Post by: shegotya on December 26, 2011, 05:43:38 PM
 :pray
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Post by: greens on December 26, 2011, 06:12:04 PM
 :pray
 :salute  greens
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Post by: TOMCAT21 on December 26, 2011, 06:39:57 PM
Just off the phone with my mom and my dad is doing better. He told the hospital dietician that he sucks at cooking and should find work elsewhere( had to clean it up, some people just dont like foul language). He had an MRA done and the radiologist said his carotid arteries are both over 70% clogged but the vascular surgeon looked at the results and said the complete opposite. He is having a stress done tomorrow and they will decide whether or not to do the surgery. Either way he has to have neck surgery to fuze some crap in his neck, his C3/C5 are jacked up and he is having issues with moving his hands and walking. Thanks again for you well wishes.<S>
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Post by: BaldEagl on December 26, 2011, 11:08:38 PM
Don't worry Tomcat.  It sounds like they found everything in plenty of time. 

I had a 95% blocked coronary artery about 11 years ago and got a stent.  They told me I was having a heart attack when they checked me in but there was no heart damage.  About seven years ago I had a minor (mini) stroke.  It caused some numbing/tingling on one side of my body for years but eventually cleared up.  With medications my cholesterol and triglyceride levels and liver function are perfectly withing range and I've experienced no more problems.

The miricles of modern medicine an the curses of modern lifestyle/diet.
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Post by: mthrockmor on December 27, 2011, 11:15:23 AM
Tomcat, the good thing about what you are describing is twofold. Your dad seems a grumpy b&@#$&, which helps in recovery. Grumpy people seem to hold on longer, while nancy-boys cry, moan and die. Patton being one of my heros, sounds like your Dad has all the right stuff. Second, as Baldeagle points out modern medicine has so many working options for your Dad.

One thing for certain, once your Dad recovers he needs to change his lifestyle. When he is up to it he needs to walk 1 mile a day, rain or shine; change eating habits; add natures cleaners such as grapefruit juice, which helps clean up the arteries. The body is great at healing itself completely, when given the right support.

All the best to your Dad and family. Many better days and years ahead.

Boo
 :salute
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Post by: TOMCAT21 on December 27, 2011, 06:26:06 PM
I just got off the phone with my mom and after further analysis from the vascular surgeon, it was determined that my dad's right carotid artery was on 55% clogged and his left carotid artery was around 50%. Prolly get realeased from the hositpal in the couple of days and will have his neck surgery after the new year. He passed the stress test in the event he had to have the vascular surgery. He will remain on the blood thinners until he gets discharged from the hospital.Once again for all your well wishes/thoughts/prayers. <S> TC21
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Post by: TOMCAT21 on December 28, 2011, 01:10:03 PM
I just received word from one of my older brothers, that our dad is now home from the hospital.It didnt look that last week but my dad is a stubborn man and my mom said she is just not ready to get rid of him just quite yet.thanks again...tc21
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Post by: mbailey on December 28, 2011, 01:23:13 PM
Great to hear Tomcat!
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Post by: UncleKurt on December 29, 2011, 02:05:40 PM
All our hopes TOMCAT21!
(You know the number).
 :salute
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Post by: morfiend on December 29, 2011, 02:26:36 PM
Good to hear Tom. :aok







   :salute