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[ravena_kade]

This morning Dad told me they wouldn't let him go home because hisBP drops low when he stands, but they sent him home at 5PM. I had no clothes for his so the cousin who picked us up brought a t shirt and sweatpants.

They give him an IV of Ringers Lactate and he perked right up. They say he must have been dehydrated.

To help with the BP they stopped a small med... not the super expensive one. Too bad. The thought is we will see how he is doing when I take his BP every day. We go back to the hospital on Monday, then see the cardiologist on Wednesday.

I hope he doesn't flop on me again. It has been very stressful.

I have 3 vacation days left that have to be used. Sadly they cant be used until Dec 1 because other people have off. I really need some time by myself.

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[disneydream06]

Hydrate Dad. Hydrate.
Does he like Gatorade or things like that?

I hope you can get some You Time soon.
HUGS, Jon

[ravena_kade]

He used to to drink gatorade after he golfed. I am going to pick up some.

[disneydream06]

My dad is horrible about hydrating, so I started having Gatorade or Boost on hand so at least when he did drink he was getting something more then just some water.

[gwendraith]

It can be difficult to keep hydrated if lots of plain water is unpalatable. I tend to add a little sugar free juice to give it a some flavour.

I hope you manage some 'you' time. It sounds like you really need it.

[chris_warrior]

all of this. i had to get my mom going on tea to keep her drinking, but that really helped. add some Stevia or honey, and boom. but Gatorade is a great idea, too.

and yes, you need 'you' time. <3

[fbhjr]

Hope you do get some time for yourself!

[brickhousewench]

*Hugs*