
Originally Posted by
Netto
My dad went into cardiac arrest on Monday. I've been crying ever since and fearing that he won't make it.
Today (after 3 and a half DAYS of being unconscious/heavily sedated), he's finally awake, eating, has some small memory lapses, and he's even walking (albeit limping since his left leg is pretty much really weakened)! That's good, I hope! Ever since doctors have been coming in back and forth, I've been getting information about his condition. The more I find out, the more I get sad and want to cry. I looked up all those fearful big words and it's not as bad as I imagined it to be. Doctors are amazed at his recovery but I am extremely worried.
He needs heart surgery (and seeing that my dad is 76), I can't help but wonder how dangerous heart surgery is. I've never heard of anyone dying during the procedure but anything could happen, you know? I know I shouldn't be so pessimistic and I'm trying to stay positive (I've been praying for my dad everyday even though I'm not a prayer person. I really just need the extra emotional support and if religion is the answer, so be it).
I want to just go back to my dorm and get back to a 'normal' life. But I KNOW my life will never be the same again. I have these episodes of wanting to drop out of college, come back home, get a job, and supporting my family. I feel like this traumatic event is going to make me lose focus in school. Then, I have these episodes of using this as motivation of moving on in school with all my might and doing it for my dad. I'm a ball of emotions right now...
Help me, Southperry ._.
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