Hey BGB’ers.
Some of you may have heard by now, others may not have, so this is why I am writing this post. Not too long ago my dad was diagnosed with throat cancer.
On July 1st, he went in for a radical tonsillectomy surgery. It should have been an outpatient procedure. He ended up staying a couple extra days to make sure he was swallowing OK.
They said everything looked great, despite some swallowing issues and some issues with throwing up phlegm for several hours in a row, which they said was “normal”.
Sunday eve he was getting ready to be released, the vomiting had stopped, and he managed to get some Ensure down.
Very suddenly, he started bleeding from a couple arteries in his throat. He began to vomit blood, and quickly went into cardiac arrest. He coded for 20-25 minutes, without oxygen to his brain which resulted in multiple strokes.
They managed to bring him back, slow down the bleeding and rush him to emergency surgery. He was in surgery for several hours, came through it like a champ. He fought hard.
However once out, he was in a coma and the docs tried to tell us there would be no hope of him waking, after just four days.
We decided that he fought that hard, that far, so we were going to keep him on life support, give him more time and proceed with some plans for an experimental treatment for brain damage.
Friday morning, July 8th he went through a minor surgery to insert a trach tube. He did great, no problems. They took him back up to ICU and from there suddenly his oxygen levels dropped. Then his BP dropped. And then he coded again. They worked to bring him back for 10 minutes, but in the end they couldn’t.
He stopped fighting and left this world to join Jesus.
He put up a phenomenal fight, his will to live was strong and he had every intention of kicking cancer’s ass. However I think he knew what me and my brother had planned to try to bring him back to us and bring him out of the coma, and he didn’t want to put us through that.
He was a fighter but he was also wise and knew when to walk away, and that’s what he did. He’s gone now, but only temporarily… we’ll all see him again someday soon and in the meantime, I know he is happy and peaceful and looking down on us always.
R.I.P. Daddy, we’ll remember you always and try our best to smile when we think of you. We know you would want that.
BGB’ers thanks for all your support and loyalty, I will get back to posting for you guys soon. In the meantime you all know BGB is rich with archived content to keep you busy. Gratitude to you all for making BGB such a great blog community.
Warmest,
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What a loving tribute Cori Padgett. I’m so sorry that your Dad and you had to go through this, but so proud of the way you both dealt with it. I know your Dad would be proud of you.
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Thanks Kay.. I hope so!
I know he’s in a better place now, and that makes things a little easier.
Big loss!!
He will support your every act from other side!!!
That he does!
For sure, it makes your dad feel great after knowing that he is leaving his daughter in a good condition. I could indicate that you really love your father that much cause of this article. He is proud of you. There really are obstacles in our way.
Thanks Vanz!
I’m sorry for the lost of your dad. All we have to do when we lost someone is to move on and be happy. Be blessed!
Thanks for sharing your story about your dad. It’s not a easy way to go but you must remember his at a better place now without any pain. God knows the best.
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Agreed… God had a plan, and I know my Dad is happy where he is now… thanks.
What a great story of your life you have. I do also have a close relationship with my Papa, my father, and having him by my side is one of the great things I have been thankful about.
But since your father is now on the other side, always remember that you are still his baby and he will guide you all the way until you say goodbye to this world and meet him again. =)
Thanks hun.. I know he’s with me every day.
So sorry for your loss Cori. Your father sounded like a fighter. You must be one proud daughter. My condolences to you and your family.
Thanks Tim.. a fighter he was!
Appreciate your condolences.
I am sorry to this result and please be blessed. I really understand this pain when loss our family, but the best method of memory is keeping happy and living our life well.
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Thanks Sophia..that’s my goal!
Really sorry for your loss. I know the holidays can be especially difficult. Will say a prayer for your family.
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Thanks Dave, I appreciate it.
I know how it feel we lost our father. I have lost my father 3 years back. But the ultimate truth of this world is “once you born, you have to die”. I hope you will be able to back in normal life quickly.
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Very true. Our time here is limited, but I know I’ll see him again someday!
great blog, i loved your story about your dad.really sorry to hear of your loss, take care mate!
oh i really feel for you, am so sorry for your loss, hope christmas wont be too awful for you, take care guys
Thanks hun, we’re dealing!
Sorry for your loss, I’m the same age myself and can’t imagine what my kids would go through if I was gone. You really do a justice by honoring his memory this way, he would be proud I’m sure. If you believe in the after life he is looking down and smiling I’m sure. Keep up this wonderful blog, and I wish you all the best…
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Thanks Doug! It’s been tough, but getting easier.
And I know he’s smiling wherever he is!
Hi Biggirlbranding! my brother in-law succumbed to cancer last 2007 and he was only 27 years old. When his illness is discovered he is already on stage 4 and the doctor told him that he only have 100 days to live. This brother of law of mine has been in and out of the city jail because he wants to live like 2pac. When He discovered he had only 100 days to live He chose to give it all to the Lord. He accepted Jesus as his savior and is eager to meet the Lord in heaven. I am just shring it to the netizens that change is not to late. Thanks and Advance Happy new Year and more power to biggirlbranding.com
I’m so sorry for your loss. This is the saddest story I’ve read this year. May he rest in peace. XOXOXO
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