I have good news

[KitchenWitch]

My dad is out of the hospital. He had a minor TIA, did not lose any function, thank goodness. Because of where the blockage in the artery was, he is not a good candidate for surgery. So he has been sent home with Plavix, and has been taken off his blood pressure medication (his blood pressure was kind of low in the hospital).

Thanks everyone for your vibes, prayers, and well wishes.

I anticipate getting into a political argument with him in 3 - 2 - 1.... (he is a freeper)

[AlCzervik]

1. Good news! Thanks for letting us know.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Oh, GOOD, my dear KW!

I am really happy to hear this!

And once you get into a political argument...he'll be back on his BP meds, lol! (You know I'm kidding, right?)

So very glad he's OK!

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

7. LOL

I actually try not to "go there" with my dad. But sometimes I have to try to dash some of his misinformation.

[Guava Jelly]

3. YAY!!!

I am glad the ol freeper is fine.
So you can rub it in his face when we get a dem in office :D :woohoo:
And because I know you love your dad :D

[BarenakedLady]

4. Yay

Good news.

:D

[Dr. Strange]

5. That's good to hear.

Keep us updated.

[TZ]

6. Glad to hear that

TIA's are scary but usually aren't too serious. In fact they are like an early warning system of a stroke. I have to watch for them myself. I think the Plavix will be very helpful. (take this from someone with a blood disorder that leads to clots and strokes):hug:

[KitchenWitch]

8. I was really glad he did not try to "gut it out" yesterday

He called 911 right away (I'm shocked that he did, because he comes from the "I don't need no stinkin' doctor" mindset).

[quip]

9. He's a freep, but he's your dad. Some things are more important in the bigger scheme...

like family, relationships. Glad to hear his is doing better, KW! :hi: :pals: :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

10. exactly, he's a freep but he is MY freep.

:D

[Parche]

11. good news!!

:hug: :hug:

no politicals, he needs rest!!!

:hi:

[soleft]

12. Wishing him speedy recovery

[NMDemDist2]

13. if he's feeling good enough to argue politics, he's doing OK

glad for the good news KW

:hug:

[Kajsa]

14. Good news, Kitchy!

A big hug for you and your dad.

:grouphug:

[applegrove]

15. Great News!

[ThomCat]

16. I'm very glad he's okay.

I hope the med works and surgery is never needed.

I hope you even enjoy the political arguments. :)

[KitchenWitch]

17. Well, I certainly won't take the arguments for granted.

:D

As much as we disagree on a lot of things, he is my Daddy.