# My father is in the hospital **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 13, 2003, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279 "2003-01-13T11:47:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/1 "2003-01-13T11:47:47Z")
My mom called at about 5:40 this morning. He was feeling weak, so they took him to the hospital about 1:30 am, Eastern Time. He had lost a lot of blood. They suspect it’s a bleeding ulcer, but they need to do tests. He’s 76 years old. I’d appreciate kind thoughts, prayers, any kind of mojo you can send for him, my mom, and my family. Thanks. Dave ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/2 "2003-01-13T13:04:30Z")
Hang in there, Dave, we’re all rooting for him – and for you. I know it’s scary! ---
**Author:** ![pravnik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/3 "2003-01-13T13:17:35Z")
I’m sorry to hear that, Dave. I hope he’s all right. My thoughts are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/4 "2003-01-13T13:19:08Z")
Good vibes and happy thoughts to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Tal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/54ee81/32.png) [@Tal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tal)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/5 "2003-01-13T13:27:14Z")
I don’t know you Dave cause i dont’ come here that often…but I’ll pray they find the problem and your dad recovers quickly ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/6 "2003-01-13T13:52:20Z")
Thoughts and prayers are being sent my friend. Hang in there. ---
**Author:** ![tarragon918](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@tarragon918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tarragon918)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/7 "2003-01-13T13:55:21Z")
Sending good thoughts/vibes/prayers to your Dad and to your family, DaveW00; hope that your father recouperates safely. ---
**Author:** ![sotally\_tober](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/46a35a/32.png) [@sotally\_tober](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sotally_tober)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/8 "2003-01-13T14:08:49Z")
I’m sorry to hear about it. Don’t stop hoping; hang in there, y’hear? ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/9 "2003-01-13T14:12:00Z")
My thoughts and prayers are with your father, family and you **DAVEWOO71**. Please keep us updated. ---
**Author:** ![Marconi\_Schmeese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@Marconi\_Schmeese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marconi_Schmeese)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/10 "2003-01-13T14:18:20Z")
{{{Dave}}} You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated. ---
**Author:** ![Siemsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b19c9b/32.png) [@Siemsi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siemsi)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/11 "2003-01-13T14:32:19Z")
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers… (((hugs))) ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/12 "2003-01-13T14:57:45Z")
I’m so sorry to hear this, I hope he pulls through well. My husband had one of these several years ago, and he had to change his diet and so forth, but he managed. I don’t know what difference, if any, the age gap may make. I’m sending my best wishes for a full recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/13 "2003-01-13T15:00:18Z")
My very best to your dad, your family and you, Dave. ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/14 "2003-01-13T15:25:57Z")
Hang in there. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/15 "2003-01-13T15:31:37Z")
Ditto me in. I’m sending good thoughts your way, Dave. I hope the problem is found and fixed soon. ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/16 "2003-01-13T16:07:01Z")
You know I’m thinking of you and your family, Dave. I hope everything is okay. ((Dave)) ---
**Author:** ![welby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@welby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/welby)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/17 "2003-01-13T16:13:38Z")
As many good vibes as I can possibly spare for you and yours. I hope everything turns out okay. welby ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/18 "2003-01-13T16:19:45Z")
{{{Dave}}} ---
**Author:** ![Triss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Triss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triss)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/19 "2003-01-13T16:29:33Z")
Good mojo comin’ your way…hang in there 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2003, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279/20 "2003-01-13T16:42:40Z")
I’m sending good mojo to you and the elder Mr. Woo. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-in-the-hospital/148279.md?page=2)