Worried

[logisticslad]

Today my Dad goes to the hospital to have his pacemaker replaced and he will be staying overnight. He says that he is approaching it like going to the dentist and Mom says that she is not particularly concerned and does not need me to wait with her. I often overreact to medical concerns, but I am trying to keep calm about this one. Mom has my cell phone number and will call me if she needs me. I decided that I personally didn't need to be there so I am going to work in hopes of distracting myself.

In order to distract me further, my cat Chester has been throwing up for the last three days. He eats and drinks and seems otherwise fine, so I'm treating it as though it's a hairball and giving him Petromalt (which he seems to enjoy). Hopefully he will pass what ails him, one way or another.

Comments

[mollyquasar.livejournal.com]

My experience has shown me that no matter how minor a procedure is (not that this is minor), it's still scary. So I'll keep a good thought for you and your family.

[hhw]

I'll be thinking good thoughts for you, your father, and Chester.

[cyan-blue.livejournal.com]

Thinking good thoughts...

[the-shoshanna.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking of you and your dad; I hope everything goes well.

And yuck on the barfing cat, though if he seems healthy otherwise then yeah, probably just hairballs. (You are keeping an eye on the ever-expanding pet food recalls? Check howl911.com for the latest.)

[skyethebard.livejournal.com]

You really love your family (in this case, your dad AND cat)...and worry when things are not as they should be. That makes sense to me. I hope you are having a good day.

[defenestr8or.livejournal.com]

Thinking healthy thoughts for Dad & Chester.

New bionic ticker is always a good thing. Does it come with a defib?

The cat that owns me is on a strict diet of hairball wet food, hairball treats, Petromalt, and regular brushing. Still leaves me a gift every couple of weeks, though.

[notshakespeare.livejournal.com]

Cats are like that sometimes. Hopefully it is just spring shedding.

The last time I went to see my dad in the hospital was during his triple bypass surgery. So, I know how you feel - but since there is really nothing you can do while he's under, I'd suggest going to work - then visiting when he is awake.

[mujetdebois.livejournal.com]

Positive thoughts all around.

[mollyquasar.livejournal.com]

Any update yet?

[jenn-girl.livejournal.com]

good thoughts to you, dad and chester :) and extra hugs to you and scritches to chester (sorry, dad doesn't get more than a handshake :)