tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post2177777934040092035..comments2023-10-01T10:50:05.348-04:00Comments on The Homeless Parrot: My dadThe Homeless Parrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566801733035183569noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post-30103588497455788092011-06-20T14:37:23.823-04:002011-06-20T14:37:23.823-04:00Gosh, I'm sorry about the difficulties. My dad...Gosh, I'm sorry about the difficulties. My dad had bypass surgery a few years ago, and then had stents done last year as well. He's done amazingly well following both. (He is almost 78 now.) It is so difficult to see parents age. Take good care of yourself as you and your family face these medical issues.Tammyhttp://www.vetwisdomcafe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post-74695186199109949602011-06-20T09:48:54.521-04:002011-06-20T09:48:54.521-04:00This is a tough decision. Please also consider th...This is a tough decision. Please also consider the relatively high rate of post-op dementia - up to one-third of patients, regardless of on- or off-pump. Many improve. Some don't. It's not nice, even when it's temporary.<br /><br />I'd also consult a specialist in pain management. Any large medical center will have a pain management center, and this is a legitimate route to improving quality of life.<br /><br />Good luck whatever your dad decides.<br /><br />Remember: physicians don't think like we do. You bring a fresh, honest perspective to these discussions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212251348411401170.post-19042072761446304742011-06-19T22:49:03.176-04:002011-06-19T22:49:03.176-04:00I've known 3 men who had bypass surgery. My ne...I've known 3 men who had bypass surgery. My neighbor had a mild heart attack, got transferred from our local hospital to the larger one in a nearby city and ended up with a triple bypass. He is fine today, 4 years later. The father of a neighbor had a double....good outcome. The father of one of the guys I work with had a double, good outcome. Best wishes for your dad!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685436243608973979noreply@blogger.com