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My father had a bad stroke he's in the intensive care he's 79

Yesterday at 5 in the morning I woke up by my father's voice that fell down in the floor and couldn't stand up.. We took him to emergency and the doctors said he had a bad stroke that much blood covered his brain, they asked me if I want to put him in intensive care and said of course! The doctors say that he's condition is very critical and that we should be prepared for everything..
My eyes are swalloen by crying my father is 79 years old what do u think is there any hope he will live?
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Thank u Rachael.. Your words made me fell better, and gave me courage..
I'm so sorry about your dad... Needs time.. I know time don't heal wounds, but it makes them smoother maybe..
I'd like to keep contact with you two both..
Thanx for all
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Penny I'm so very sorry about the loss of your Dad. I know what you're going thru. I didn't want to include in my first post to you that I just lost my Dad the Sunday before I posted to you as I did not want to take away any hope you had. Please don't feel guilty..we all do it..but we shouldn't. There are so many *If Only's* that we go over in our heads..I've been doing it myself all week, but we can't possibly be everywhere and know everything to do before a tragedy like this. Your Dad wouldn't want you to..I know there's nothing anyone can say or do to help your pain right now. Please try to take comfort in the fact that your Dad is no longer suffering and he is with you and always will be. I'm so very sorry, I'm praying for you to be strong. Rachael.
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Thank u michiank..
The first thing u remember when u lose a beloved one is the bad things... things like if I would check his blood pressure earlier he wouldn't have that.... etc... it needs time to focus in the good things I believe...
Thanx for ur support.. if I'll need anything I will let u know...
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oh Penny, I'm so sorry to hear about your father :(  We share in your pain in the loss, I have personally been there.  

Try to remember all the good and that you were there for your father at the end... the most a father can ask for with his daughter.

My prayers and hugs to you.  Please let us know if you need anything.
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Thank u Rachael...
Unfortunately my father passed away yesterday..
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Hi Penny, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. Was wondering how he's doing. Please know I'm praying for your Dad, you and your entire family. *Retz62 is a wonderful person, I met her when I posted about my Dad & she and another poster, Flipper, reached out to me with support. Sending prayers to you. Rachael.
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Thank u so much...
How is your mom now?
Unfortunately they didn't see any neurological reaction of my father in this test... I don't know if they're gonna do it again. The doctor said that he breaths on his own, his brain is not dead, but there is too much blood in his head and his body doesn't seem to absorb it.. They said they're gonna have him in the intensive care as long as it takes... I'm going every day at the intensive care and talk to him, and I will continue going there and talking to him about everyday things. The nurses told me that maybe he is listening who knows...
I hope... I believe and I hope... And I pray...
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Sending prayers to you today Penny.  My Mom had a stroke 4 weeks ago and I know all about those tests.. it's a stressful time for us.

I'm glad you have relatives and friends... they can support you through this.  Keep us updated on his tests, I pray for positive outcomes today.
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It's an hemorrhagic stroke is not conscious now it's in intensive care and they have him in suppression.. The doctors said today his condition is stable and they will try soon to see about a conscious reaction..
Yes I have relatives and friends are helping me with this.. A friend of mine helps me think positive..
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Penny... I'm so sorry this happened to your Dad :(  What kind of stroke did he have do you know?  Is he conscious?

Please just write it helps to get it out and talk about it.  Do you have other relatives that are helping during this time with your Dad?
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