Hello Norma.
I'm not always the most, shall we say, touchy feely person, so if a blunt response will offend you please don't read any further.
Your dad has proven himself a tough ole guy running a ranch on his own, in fact I'm willing to wager that's why the miraculous recovery. He's strong and physically fit from all he does in his normal daily routine. Let the man get back to living, he's not a fragile ornament to be taken out only for special occasions. What you need to do is be supportive and there if and when he needs you.
He should speak to his medical team about any limitations or restrictions they want him to follow and know not to over extend himself but learn through trial and error any new limitations he has on physical endeavors. The old no pain no gain doesn't really work so don't overdo it. His doctor will likely recommend a Cardiac rehabilitation program where he will exercise under medical supervision and learn about a proper diet for his situation.
We all heal at different rates but with his background he's likely ahead of the curve. 4 - 6 weeks is average for people to start feeling human again. There'll still be ups and downs for about a yesr but he'll improve more each day.
If you treat him like an invalid he'll become one and shrivel up. Good luck to you both, and stop worrying he's been repaired and is ready for a new adventure
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Warren
TucsonAZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-16-2021 09:57
From: Norma Singleterry
Subject: How to help 83 year old father who ust had triple bypass open heart surgery
Hello all,
I am desperately seeking help from those who can give me advice on helping my 83 yr old father. He has always been a very active , not to mention stubborn. All staff and doctor's at the hospital were amazed at how well he was recovering post surgery. There was one major problem, they lost his dentures and he cannot eat. I have been given him ensure, soups, all soft foods but he has lost 50 lbs in the last two weeks.
He does not understand the severity of what he has just gone through and how long it will be before he can actually do things. He has a ranch in Mexico and has always take care of it himself. As we all know, that is a heavy job.
Can anyone tell me how I can get it across to him the criticalness of him doing what he needs to do be heal and recovery. How lonf realistically it will take for him to be be able to at least so some things. He seems to think it'll only be about 4 to 6 weeks. I need to get it across to him or I'm afraid he will end up hurting himself or dying because he will start doing things because he feels "better". You help is greatly appreciated. With gratitude
Norma Singleterry
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Norma Singleterry
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