aussiedreamer

Well got the phone call yesterday to say dad's in hospital, Mum says minor stroke but not convinced. Would have happily raced to Brisbane and boarded that flight home.
Spoke and cried with freinds and finally made it to work after i got a grip and a handle on the situation. Spoke to Dad last night who sounded good but then he hates it when i panic and is a great story teller. Told me the low down and that he needs an MRI and that he's had a bleed on the Brain and still getting headaches (he can't lie to his little princess), They'll discuss his options when they have the MRI results
Dilema - do i get on that flight, wait for the results of the MRI. To top it off Mum and Sis due in September now looking at cancelling.

Jane

cheekivimto07

Im so sorry to hear your bad news, i know it hard when loved ones are so far away. I don't think anyone would be able to answer your question of whether you get on that plane or you wait it out until your dad gets his results. The only person who can answer that is you... which i know doesn't help.. sorry

Personally if it was my mum, (no dad in my life) i would be there at the drop of a hat, i wouldn't give it a second thought. But thats just me.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

moneypenny20

If it were my mother (no dad) I'd probably stay here so I'm afraid I'm no use except to say you may be better off asking your parents what they think. He's obviously in the right place and getting the right treatment and he sounds as though he's ok at the mo - talking, joking etc. Can your mum and sister not postpone their trip until later and then bring him with them?

MattW82

Personally, I would wait for the results before doing anything. If it does indeed turn out to be only a minor issue then you've have wasted a few thousand dollars, and had to mess about with getting time off work etc.

aussiedreamer

Hi

Can't do anything tonight but am calling tomorrow morning to find the results, best mate in UK pulling some strings so results avail quicker (great freind and i owe here a lot) my Dad will let me know then have spoken to mum and she thinks he'll be out Sunday.

Jane

nightnurse2

Fingers crossed that he's ok

PoppetUK

Sorry to hear your news. I wish your dad well.

Someone suggested on here a while ago to that you can ask your relatives to give permission for you so speak to doctors directly.

I am definately going to do this if I am ever in the situation that may require it.

My family always like to do what they think is best for other people. They would probably say something like. Don't worry I'm alright etc (behind that is don't worry her lets wait and see, it won't change anything).

I've already lost my dad so I would probably return home for a few reasons but one of the strongest is that I feel I would want to support my mum or brother if so they wouldn't be on their own in a stressful situation.

Good luck. I hope the results are positive. Big hugs.

aussiedreamer

GREAT NEW'S DAD'S HOME

sonlymewalter

Fabulous news and I'm sure it's a great relief. Hope everything is OK and your dad gets stronger each day

PoppetUK

Brilliant. Phew!!!