The wound care nurse called today. She is very concerned with the lesion on Dad's lower lid of his right eye. Dad screams in pain when anyone attempts to clean it. Dad LOVES his "skin Angel" as he affectionally calls her...but all bets are off if anyone attempts to mess with his eye...
The lesion is cancerous and although his cornea is still in good shape, if the nurses cannot keep it clean, infection could add serious ramifications...Dad freaked when the Ompthamologist mentioned cancerous lesion to Mom when she took him in to be examined. Dad folded his arms and loudly announced, NO!, NO!!, NOOOOOO!!!
The wound care nurse is also concerned with the lesion on his upper lip and Dad also has a new suspicious lesion on his back...
She told me there was not much change on his left pinkie toe after the Cryrotherapy... I am still waiting to hear from Dad's doctor. Both the doctor and our family are praying Dad will not need to have the toe removed, but I am afraid it is wishful thinking...
I was shocked at how bad the toe looked. I was so startled when I saw it May 14th I forgot to take a picture for the family to see. Not like me...but one look at it and I told Mom I thought Dad would be losing his toe within six months...I pray to God I am wrong!
Dad's doctor did the Cryrotherapy on Dad's toe this past Monday. Dad tolerated the procedure very well and did not react as if he had any discomfort what so ever... I am sure the doctor will see Dad today and I should hear something tonight or the first of next week...
We are very apprehensive for Dad to be heavily sedated or given general anesthesia...from what I have read, it is not good for Alzheimer's/dementia patients. It was not a good result with my Mother in Law...she was heavily sedated for a CT Scan, because she would not hold still. She was never the same. She was like a zombie, going down hill and finally died two months later. It was a nightmare...
I lift Dad and his doctors in prayer and would appreciate your prayers as well.
Thank you!
7 comments:
I'm so sorry to read this. too many problems that are not easily dealt with. I'm praying.
Donna, I will be praying for your father!
Sending prayers for you, your family and mostly for your Dad. So many are going through so much with Alzheimer's. The stories are all so sad. Hugs and take care.
I'll remember your dad in my prayers.
I will pray for your Dad and your family.
So sorry that your father is going through so much right now. Prayers are with you and your family.
You got it! Sending prayers and positive thoughts his way.
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