Bad news for me.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2003-04-04 10:57pm

I've just recieved a call from the hospital. My father collapsed at work today, and is currently in the emergency room in critical condition.

I would go to the hospital, but I a) have no clue as to where it is located b) it is 11 pm in NYC, and there is no way I'm rushing across town now, and c) they're not letting anyone in anyway.

I'll go there first thing in the morning, though.

-fgalkin

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2003-04-04 10:58pm

Damn, man. I hope he's all right.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2003-04-04 10:59pm

*huggles* He's in my thoughts, man. Hope he's okay.

Next of Kin · Post by **Next of Kin** » 2003-04-04 11:10pm

I hope for the best!

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2003-04-04 11:13pm

Oh no! I hope that everything works out alright.

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2003-04-04 11:15pm

My father has a bad back. One time, he threw it out worse than he ever had before or since. Around 11 at night, it started spasming horribly--the doctors later said it was just as bad as what a woman giving birth goes through. Hearing your father scream and then spending hours in the hospital waiting room for the doctors to make it stop it just about as bad as anything I've ever been through. I hope your father is alright, man.

Sokar · Post by **Sokar** » 2003-04-04 11:18pm

Damn, hope your dads alright fgalkin.....your in my thoughts as well.

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-04-04 11:33pm

Best wishes for your family, friend.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2003-04-04 11:36pm

Here's an update. The doctor said that they've stabilized his condition. However, some asshole at the hospital called my grandma (despite my father's and his coworkers' specific requests NOT TO) and told her. She doesn't speak English, so she doesn't know what happened, only that he is in the hospital. But that is enough for her. She had two heart attacks and several heart surgeries. She also has some kind of disorder that she is worried all the time.

Now she is feeling really sick, and is considering calling the ambulance for herself. And, once again, I can't do anything, since she lives in Brooklyn (damn this New Jersey apartment).

This keeps getting better and better....

I'll keep posting any updtes, since it still beats sitting by myself in an empty apartment.

-fgalkin

Post by **fgalkin** » 2003-04-04 11:54pm

Still no updates. My grandma has taken some medicine. She hopes that she won't have to call the ambulance, but if she doesn't feel better, she will have to.

On a side note, I'm living near a hospital, so I keep hearing those ambulance sirens. Ugh. That's probably the last thing I need right now.

-fgalkin

Mark S · Post by **Mark S** » 2003-04-04 11:57pm

Hope everything turns out for the best.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2003-04-05 12:07am

Well, I found the hospital and how to get to it.

http://images.med.cornell.edu/body/nyp/ ... us_map.gif

That's it. Going theretoday first thing in the morning.

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

EDIT: map turned out to be fucked up. Fixed it.

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2003-04-05 12:08am

Sorry to hear about your father's mishap. I prayed for him.

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2003-04-05 12:11am

Good luck. Let us hope that the doctors can fix whatever's wrong.

Solid Snake · Post by **Solid Snake** » 2003-04-05 12:13am

Hey there,
my father has had bypass surgery before, and it was tense..
But we got through it okay. I pray to whatever gods or fates exist that your family will be as lucky as mine.
But, chin up... It's the best thing you can do, friend.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2003-04-05 12:21am

Thank you all for your support.

I'm going to bed now. Tomorrow's not going to be a fun day.

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

irishmick79 · Post by **irishmick79** » 2003-04-05 12:31am

Best of wishes on your father's speedy recovery.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2003-04-05 12:32am

Well, the good news is that my grandma's not going to the hosptial.

That's it, good night.

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

Kintaro · Post by **Kintaro** » 2003-04-05 12:52am

Oh, shit. I hope he turns out okay.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-04-05 12:54am

Sweetheart, I hope everything works out for your family and you. *hugs*

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2003-04-05 01:16am

Good luck to both of you.

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2003-04-05 01:35am

Good luck..and here's hoping nothing bad happens.

InnerBrat · Post by **InnerBrat** » 2003-04-05 06:27am

[hugs]

Good luck, babe.

Stuart Mackey · Post by **Stuart Mackey** » 2003-04-05 07:42am

Having a parent in Hospital is hard..had that happen myself.
Hope things turn out ok for you.

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2003-04-05 09:06am

I'm sorry, fgalkin. I hope that he'll be okay. Best of luck and warmest wishes.