Thoughts & Prayers For My Dad

Zooey Addict Number of posts : 17074 Age : 44

Got a call from my sister about my dad. Apparently he had a fall and got ran over by a 18 wheeler. He is in the UAB hostpital and is being analyzed. The only thing I know is that it shattered his hip. Me and my sister are driving down there tomorrow morning. Please keep my dad in your thoughts & prayers. I will update as soon as I know anything else.

mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 53

I am sorry to hear this and I will keep you and your dad in my thoughts , brutha

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3830 Age : 44

Wow! Keep a positive vibe in your head and give him encouragement when you see him to keep his spirits up.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 28433 Age : 38

Sorry to hear about your dad. Hopefully he'll be OK.

Master Sailboat Number of posts : 9301 Age : 45

Damn, how in the he'll did that happen? I hope he'll be ok.

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Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5065 Age : 27

Damn, that sucks. I hope he'll be alright.

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17068 Age : 48

Sorry to hear that DB... I hope he'll be ok.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2255 Age : 40

Like the others have said, I'm really sorry to hear about this, Dallas - I really hope your dad is okay!

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 7685 Age : 45

Sorry to hear. Hopefully everything is ok. Let us know.

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Metal student Number of posts : 244

Damn, that's terrible... Godspeed, man. I sincerely hope everything's ok. ='( Keep us updated.

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37640 Age : 53

Wow, that sucks, DB. Hope everything works out.

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Subject: Re: Thoughts & Prayers For My Dad Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:05 am

Sorry to hear DB.My thoughts go out to you and your family

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5014 Age : 55

WHAT?!?!?!?!? An 18 wheeler?!? I hope that he gets better! I'll be pulling for you all!

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 13862 Age : 49

So soory to hear this, DB! Hope for a speedy recovery.

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 25831 Age : 54

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I hope he has a quick recovery.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 54

Wow - sorry to hear that! Prayers to your Dad

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 52

Best wishes for a full & speedy recovery.

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The King Number of posts : 23207 Age : 50

Your dad and your family are in my thoughts. I hope he recovers quickly.

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Metal master Number of posts : 994 Age : 31

Sorry to hear, hope he recovers quickly!

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 7611 Age : 55

Yikes! Prayers out!

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12815 Age : 48

Hope he recovers, sir.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 18914 Age : 52

Sure thing, man.

Zooey Addict Number of posts : 17074 Age : 44

This is the story so far. He fell while trying to get into his truck and that's when he got ran over. He broke both tibulas and his pelvis and it blew open his right calf. They had trouble getting him sedated because his blood pressure was too unstable and decided to clean the wounds. Unfortunatly, his calf muscles were too far gone and poisoning his body so they had to amputate his right leg at the knee. Because his blood pressure was still unstable they have not finished closing the area. They are keeping him heavily sedated but have to wake him every four hours. My sister is not happy with that and after seeing him wake for a few seconds and seeing the look in his eyes I'm agreeing with her. So far we're both holding up fairly well, but my sister suspects we're still in shock about the whole thing. The thing right now is getting his blood pressure at a safe level for the rest of surgery and if he makes it through at least two more surgereys (sic). We will stay around probably through the weekend to see if there is any change, get his stuff from the truck, and try to figure out the best course of action.

The driver that ran him over never stopped and there is supposed to be a criminal investigation. However, the investigator is close to giving up because there was no cameras in that area and too many conflicting witness stories. My sister is going to have a talk with him and let him know this is unacceptable and hopefully get the ball rolling. His company is taking care of all bills and will continue to send in his paychecks (Worker's Comp) so there will be no financial strain on us (we are all pretty low on money).

Right now we're just hoping for him to become stable and making it through this. There is also worry about how he will react to the amputation but that is secondary right now.

I'm going to have to stop now or I might just loose it. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers and I will keep in touch (if our next hotel has wi-fi, the one for tonight is hight priced-Holiday Inn-and we're on a budget.

Master Of The Crotch Grab Number of posts : 6841 Age : 50

Hope he recovers quickly.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 7685 Age : 45

Wow tough to read that DB. Hang in there. Hope you guys are able to track down that driver. Maybe get in touch with the local news and see if they can get a story out. Maybe someone will know. Good luck

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