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01-12-2010, 03:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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sometimes life....
Sometimes life is so unfair. At about 2AM this morning my wife and I were awakened by my grandfather. (he is 90) He was complaining about his leg hurting. From his knee down to his toes on his right leg was cold to the touch and going white.
I put him in the truck and off to the ER we went. The ER docs looked at him and called in a vascular specialist. When the Dr got in a couple of hours he examined my grandfather and had a grim look.
It was explained to my grandfather that he probably had a blocked artery and would need surgery. It was also explained that he may possibly lose the leg.
Before the Dr closed him up he called me and explained what we were up against. My grandfather had a large embolism behind his knee and the 3 arterial vessels(?) were totally blocked.
A bypass or arterial transplant was discussed but we decided against it to to my grandfathers age and having been on coumadin for over 30 years. (He was in too high a risk group and may have bled out during the surgery)
Needless to say there was nothing he could do and my grandfather is now facing an amputation. (most likely above the knee as it is artificial)
Here in lies the tough part. I knew when he came out of the anesthesia and looked down and saw 2 feet he would figure he was all set. His words were "glad that is over"
In a couple of hours (after the effects of the anesthesia have totally worn off) I have to go back in and see him and explain how his leg will be coming off in the next couple of days.....
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01-12-2010, 03:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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Sorry to read this Mac and i hope all turns out for the better.
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Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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01-12-2010, 03:19 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
Posts: 2,251
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Tough news,,,,, I really wish your family the best,,,,
I am facing some things with my dad right now.
I can't say enough to everyone ,, Enjoy life while you can and don't take ANYTHING for granted,,,,
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01-12-2010, 03:30 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 6,267
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geez Dave sorry to read that...good luck with the upcoming surgery
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01-12-2010, 03:43 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: east coast
Posts: 8,592
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Sorry Mac, it's a very tough thing to take care of your parents.
P+T sent.
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" Choose Life "
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01-12-2010, 03:47 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,119
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 Mac, I feel for you man.
That is a tough one.
I bet he understands because he knows you have his best interests in mind. Dan and I were actually talking about you guys today as we drove thru the center on the way to D&R. So sorry to hear this, I hope something positive comes from it. Let him know we are pulling for him. Best wishes. |
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01-12-2010, 04:15 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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Sorry Dave ,,, need anything give me a call ..
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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01-12-2010, 04:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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Man that sucks. I'll say a prayer that he takes a turn for the better and makes an amazing recovery.
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01-12-2010, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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That's a very sad thing Mac....
but i hope he gets well
and still has some quality time left.
Thoughts and Prayers going out to
you and your Gran-dad.
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01-12-2010, 06:57 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,543
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hoping for the best....
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01-12-2010, 07:03 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Sorry to hear this Dave. You take great care of your Grandfather and always have his best interest at heart. You are a good guy Dave and I wish you and your Grandfather the best through all this. Hopes also for a speedy recovery.
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Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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01-12-2010, 07:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
Posts: 5,985
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Dave, you're all in my thoughts and prayers.
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01-12-2010, 08:20 PM
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wishin' i was fishin'
Join Date: May 2001
Location: toooo far from the beach !!
Posts: 211
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sorry to hear that Mac ; thoughts and prayers 
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01-12-2010, 08:36 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
Posts: 4,046
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Good luck to him, you & your family. I went thru a similar thing with my father’s cancer. It's never easy.
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01-12-2010, 09:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,702
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Dave
wishing the best for all involved // sometimes ya never can do the right thing ::::;
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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01-12-2010, 09:28 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Dave my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He didn't get to be 90 because he was a wuss ya know!
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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01-12-2010, 09:36 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Dave,
Take, I know you have his best interests in mind. he'll be much better off without it and the complications he has had to deal with.
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01-12-2010, 10:37 PM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Marshfield
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Wishing you and grandfather the best. T&P.
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"Sunshine Day Dream"
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01-13-2010, 07:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,594
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Dave sorry to hear this very sad news,
Please give him a huge hug and tell him it's going to be OK
VB
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01-13-2010, 07:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,555
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Dave, my thoughts are with you and your family.. I went through this in the spring with my grandfather and it wiped me out. Life isn't fair
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01-13-2010, 08:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: stoughton, ma
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Hang in there Dave, Gramps is very fortunate to have you caring for him.
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01-13-2010, 08:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,945
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Thoughts are with you and your family Dave.
It is not an easy road you are on, and respect to you and your wife for staying the course.
All the Best for you all.
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01-13-2010, 09:02 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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sorry to read this Dave. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and hopefully a speedy recovery for your grand dad.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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01-13-2010, 10:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burlington
Posts: 2,290
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Dave, best of luck and a speedy recovery for Gramps.
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low & slow 37
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01-13-2010, 10:58 PM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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It's never easy, Mac - best wishes for Grandpa
He's in good hands, I know, with you and Mary there for him
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"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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01-14-2010, 12:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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I hope it works out well for him. Its sad what can happen as you get older. Just when you really need everything you have just to combat the slow deterioration from aging , you are also at high risk for these types of catastrophic events. God Bless him!
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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01-14-2010, 03:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: marshfield
Posts: 3,609
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sad news bud. best of luck to you and your grandpa
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my 1st wife didn't like me fishing so much
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01-14-2010, 03:17 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 34,962
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Very sorry to hear this Dave. You and your wife have been a Godsend for him. Best wishes for the best possible recovery.
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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01-16-2010, 07:37 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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The doctors removed his leg yesterday and he came through the surgery ok. Now hopefully he goes through therapy well and we can get him back home where he is comfortable.
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
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01-16-2010, 08:28 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Thinking of you Dave and as many have said....hoping for the best.
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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