[Ritter_Schlumpfenherz]

On Saturday, my mum and me went to Kassel. As I said before, we had a brief discussion with the doctor, who takes care of my dad.
We were told that my dad had broken two vertebrae and that they couldn't operate him, for it was much too risky. (He might have become disabled then) Therefore he has to stay there for another two or three weeks, before he will be taken to another hospital placed in Bad Sassendorf, which is about halfway between Dortmund and Kassel. Then my dad is going to get a corset, which he has to wear as long as he stays there, namely for three months. He also has to train his back, day by day.

[Syd Smurf]

Hi Dominique

That is so devastating and I really don't know what to say to you. I can only pray that his back will recover and he will be able to have mobility again. This is really sad news and I know you and your mum must be struggling to deal with this sudden shock as would your poor father.

I hope he can deal with this and can be strong enough to never give up and to do what he needs to do to train his back again. At the very least he will have you and your Mum with him to give him the love he needs.

I will pray for better days for you all

Dyar

[Ritter_Schlumpfenherz]

Awwwwww thank you so much, Syd.

[Tojo]

That's terrible Dominique I really hope the corset helps & that after the 'Reha' he fully recovers again. One of my workmates had a Bandscheibenvorfall (no idea what we call it in English - probably slipped disc or something) & had to spend a whole year in a Gipskorsett - he said it was a nightmare but he's fine now & doesn't have any problems anymore so I hope the same will go for your dad

Chin up.

Tojo

[Ritter_Schlumpfenherz]

I hope so, Tojo. But since my dad got diabetes, it's slightly more complicated... .

[Tojo]

How does that complicate things? I don't know much about diabetes really except from my grandad who had it & had to be careful what he ate & drank all the time. He seemed to cope with it quite well though.

[Ritter_Schlumpfenherz]

Well, was your grandfather type 1 or type 2? In fact, I was told that wounds etc. would heal more slowly.

[Tojo]

I'm sorry I don't know what type he was. He had to have half of one of his legs amputated as he got older though as he had problems with the blood circulation brought on by his diabetes so it must have been quite bad.

You could be right about wounds healing more slowly. I really don't know. Whatever, I really hope everything works out for your dad.

[Little lucie @ Simon]

Hi Dominique, im so sorry to hear your father is so poorly. We are both thinking of you and your family. This must be incredibly hard for you and your family. Stay strong. Lucie & Simon

[Rachel]

Hi Dominique, that is very sad news to hear, let's hope with some time and good treatment your Father can make it back to full health. It must be very difficult for both you and your mother.

[bundleofkent]

Hi Dominique you are right about wounds healing more slowly. My best friend is a spinal surgeon in Liverpool so if you want to PM me with any questions feel free

Martin

[Smurfysmurf]

Oh Dominique, "mein Herz blutet für Deine Familie"

His injuries are bad enough, but to also have diabetes is just awful. You are correct the healing will be so much slower and it can also affect his diabetes (his sugar levels can jump up and down and he has to be extra careful with what he is eating) I know quite a few people with diabetes as it is an epidemic in the US... I am glad he is in good hands though

I do pray your father will be healing faster than expected and your family will have the strenth to go thru everything.

How is his moral holding up?

[Ritter_Schlumpfenherz]

Awwwwwwwww thanks for all your prayers. I feel so much better now.

[smurfwish]

Hi Dominique,

After all your kind words to me about my son...I have just read your news about your Dad. I do hope that the last few weeks have seen an improvement in his condition and that he is managing to come to terms and cope with the situation.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maxine x

[Ritter_Schlumpfenherz]

Hi guys,

my dad was taken to Bad Sassendorf this morning (which is only halfway between Dortmund and Kassel). He has to stay there for another three or four weeks and he also has to practice walking again, little by little.

But he feels so much better now. So what is more?

[Tojo]

I'm so glad he's feeling better Dominique. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything works out.

[eggie smurf]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything works out.

Me too, Dominique. Keep us updated

[Rachel]

That is great news Dominique. I am sure this will make it a lot easier for all of you.

[Smurfysmurf]

I am so glad he is feeling better and is closer to home.. .. Yes, please do keep us updated..

[Pitufo]

Hi, Dominique!!!!!!!!!Glad your dad is better....