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Rotoprone bed, the space bed my dad is in in the ICU

CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
edited July 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cIugYK-GV_ ... IugYK-GV_4

This thing is insane, but seems to be doing the trick. Fingers crossed.
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  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    That is one amazing contraption.

    Hope your pop pulls through all right.
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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    Thanks. It was frightening at first to see it, but after watching this clip I felt a little more at ease about how he must feel in it (even though he's sedated).
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    first sorry to hear that your dad is in the hospital
    2nd, happy that if he has to be in, he has the best of technology and care.
    the stryker bed works kind of like this, but it also goes vertical, its a good thing
    if you don't mind, what is he in for? back/neck injury?
    peace,
    jo

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  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,265
    I hope your dad feels better, CHANGEinWAVES.
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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    StillHere wrote:
    first sorry to hear that your dad is in the hospital
    2nd, happy that if he has to be in, he has the best of technology and care.
    the stryker bed works kind of like this, but it also goes vertical, its a good thing
    if you don't mind, what is he in for? back/neck injury?
    He has cancer, it has moved to his lungs and has had embolisms from the chemo in his lungs. Recently he hasn't been able to breathe. Last wed evening he went in cause he was coughing up blood and ended up having an episode where he has stopped breathing. As of now he's on a breathing tube and in a hospital induced coma. Apparently they have done this to help his lungs heal.
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    StillHere wrote:
    first sorry to hear that your dad is in the hospital
    2nd, happy that if he has to be in, he has the best of technology and care.
    the stryker bed works kind of like this, but it also goes vertical, its a good thing
    if you don't mind, what is he in for? back/neck injury?
    He has cancer, it has moved to his lungs and has had embolisms from the chemo in his lungs. Recently he hasn't been able to breathe. Last wed evening he went in cause he was coughing up blood and ended up having an episode where he has stopped breathing. As of now he's on a breathing tube and in a hospital induced coma. Apparently they have done this to help his lungs heal.
    I'm sure it will help a bunch. Keeping him in my thoughts. <3
    peace,
    jo

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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    Thank you everyone. He's a pretty awesome man and I'm not ready to let him go yet.
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    that thing is awesome...I've heard the horror stories about bed sores and such.

    Sending good vibes to you and your dad.
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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    RKCNDY wrote:
    that thing is awesome...I've heard the horror stories about bed sores and such.

    Sending good vibes to you and your dad.
    Thank you for the good vibes, he needs all he can get. The bed is supposed to help aerate his lungs. All results have been good (small, but good) at this point.
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,494
    Good vibes headed your dad's way
    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

    Now i know why it was so emotional for you in LONDON ....
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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    josevolution wrote:
    Good vibes headed your dad's way
    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

    Now i know why it was so emotional for you in LONDON ....
    Thank you. MOTH hit me HARD!!!!
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,494
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    josevolution wrote:
    Good vibes headed your dad's way
    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

    Now i know why it was so emotional for you in LONDON ....
    Thank you. MOTH hit me HARD!!!!

    Yeah that song brings a ton of emotion out of me as well , you girls rocked out that night :)
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,028
    Wow, prayers are with you. I'm sure he'll get better. Good to see you at Wrigley :)
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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    josevolution wrote:
    Yeah that song brings a ton of emotion out of me as well , you girls rocked out that night :)
    Glad to hear we didn't embarrass ourselves too much!!
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • Cinnamon GirlCinnamon Girl Posts: 1,854
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    josevolution wrote:
    Yeah that song brings a ton of emotion out of me as well , you girls rocked out that night :)
    Glad to hear we didn't embarrass ourselves too much!!

    We embarrassed ourselves just the right amount. :)

    I cant get the video to load. I saw photos though. It looks intense. Definitely a space bed.
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    wow

    get well, dad
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  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    sending good vibes to your dad. that bed is something!
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  • CAVSTARR313CAVSTARR313 Posts: 8,756
    You guys are in my thoughts.. I have been in your shoes, I have nothing but positive thoughts for you and your family
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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    Thank you everyone, I truly believe these positive thoughts/vibes/prayer do make a difference. thank you again.
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    positive thoughts are with you and your Dad

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