aneursym

[just]

my dad had an anuerysm, about a week ago. how long does it take them to wake up. he had a setback today, he developed a lung infection and he ended back in critical care from hdu. I am in nz and as far as i know i dont think there are any support groups in nz.

[Leslie Joe]

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Have you check out the aneurysm section of the forum yet? If not do so, there is alot of good information and support there for you.

As with anything else, everyone reacts differently to what happens to them. In my case just over a year ago I spent 3 weeks in a "semi-coma" as I am told. I had a rupture, then a few set backs myself.

Keep the faith, make sure to talk to the doctors and the nurses as well. The nurses I understand were very helpful to my family during my "crisis".

Let us know how your dad comes along.

lj

[Cry Tears]

Let me 1st welcome you to our BT community FAMILY!
I also know the fear you are feeling just now.
My mother had brain surgery for what was supposidly brain anuerism.
Her sister and brother had one at early ages, I had a type of anuerism in my intestines 4 years ago....so its a family thing.

After this type of surgery its protocol for them to be put in ICU as they put them in a drug induce coma for 24-48 hours. Their blood pressure must be monitored carefully as this is one of the major "ordeals" with this type surgery.
The machines they hook them up to looks intimidating. A nurse is stationed at their bedside at all times....least it was that way 10 years ago at Loma Linda Univ Hosp in Calif.
Procedures and practices are no doubt much more technical today than back then.
My mother was in a coma for several days....her BP kept fluctuating and during this time it was down right frightening.
She had high blood pressure before her surgery.
Thankfully she had no other problems after that and woke promptly as medication changed.

I'm sure you know that each and every case is different, no two surgeries alike.
All you can do is put your father in Gods hands...or a higher power if you beleive differently.
You can send him good thoughts, love and prayers and keep yourself from being too stressed.
I'm sure those here on BT will do same as well.
If you are unable to be at his side....his nurses will no doubt keep you well informed. They are the ones you want to talk to instead of his doctors...I'm sure he has several working on his case.
These type nurses are awesome, caring and often more informed of your fathers situation than his doctors.
You may call his nurse any hour you need to except during report times...ask for best times to call.
Don't be afraid to ask them what may seem insignificant questions. They're used to this.
You may run into one thats seems cold and uncaring....find one of his nurses that you can relate to.
I pray all goes well with him and recovers back to good health.
Blessings, Cheryl
PS...Please keep us posted. We do care! I told you...this is a family here on BT!
You'll find oodles of support and information from those who've been thru similar surgeries.