Dad has Surgery

This video takes you through our MOES procedure beginning to end. Very difficult with a dementia patient. Dad pulled off his bandage between 5 (last time it was seen on) and 7 am when it was gone. But we anticipated that and the surgeon glued the incision over the stitches. No bleeding so far. Fingers crossed.

[@dsalnorcal1434]

It’s MOHS procedure (thanks to the retired teacher). I apologize for the error.

[@lenac3587]

Micrographically oriented histographic surgery (MOHS) in honor of the surgeon who developed the technique, Frederick Mohs

[@Ginseng14]

Who’s the retired teacher? Or, is it retired doctor? 🧐

[@neilwilliams9142]

Ceral breakfasts are no good for him. Try low carb keto diet. Moderate protein high fat may help with dementia Hood luck love and best wishes ❤

[@HussainAli-ff5dh]

God bless to your dad

[@janetcoyne9255]

Sending best wishes & speedy recovery from, Ireland 🇮🇪, 🙏☘️. Xx Yes he sure is a tank. ❤🎉🎉

[@AllieWhitt1959]

Awwwww....please give Grandpa Ed a big hug from all of his admirers and supporters. We ❤ him so much!

[@cdmc965]

I am so glad Ed has you.

[@lindastjohn5007]

And he has Danielle too! Loving, caring family!

[@vpo3656]

It is amazing how he can still access his professional knowledge, even with the dementia. He's a lovely person and it's wonderful how you take care of him. 😊❤

[@bethwakefield2439]

From his long-term memory bank

[@mixedmediaartgirl300]

It's because it's very ingrained, because the knowledge was critical and used daily for decades

[@pannachawangkul585]

Same as the late Glen Campbell. He couldn't remember the names of his family members, but he remembered every song he had ever sung. Get well soon, Dr. Salinger. ❤

[@kathyamodei5766]

what nice son

[@srjwildcat3589]

Im finding I already have a bit of an issue with the same thing. I can remember what I did as a child & medical training, however ask me when I go to the grocery store what I was supposed to get--- 🤔 💭... I ALWAYS forget a few things or I forget what time I take medication and things like that. My better 1/2 is worse. She can't seem to remember either, but think her short term is a bit better than mine, but for some reason she can't remember many things or places we went years ago. Not sure which is more worrisome. 😅

[@DMacy7]

You’re an awesome son Dan and I love your family. Thank you for sharing your awesome dad with us. I look forward to watching your videos everyday.

[@Nick-Matchem]

@@DMacy7 you and I both posted pretty much the same Comment. It must be true then, their awesomeness !

[@culturematters4157]

Me, too!

[@kathyamodei5766]

cuts old man he look like my dad

[@cynthiawebster4652]

Every parents dream is that their kids would help as much as you have your dad…I’m so proud of you Dan and your brother all you do makes me at 70 years old hope if I get In This way I’ll be blessed enough to have a son like you and your brother!

[@ggloveshercats]

And Danielle!!❤

[@clareocholla]

With such kindness if you adopt me, I would take care of you. Be blessed leave worry to the Lord.

[@brennadickinson2920]

Not everyone is free to or has the temperament to look after the elderly, especially with dementia. It's a very hard row to hoe, but well worth it.

[@Caladonia]

As a parent my dream is not to be a burden on my son.

[@brennadickinson2920]

@@Caladonia I was told I would be blessed for taking care of my mother. I replied that I'd already been blessed to have had such a good mother, and anyway, she's not heavy, she's my mother.

[@charlettemosley3079]

Praying for your Dad's healing🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@traceypuerner7876]

Me too

[@alphonserobichaud1278]

I'm 75 and my son is only 20 minutes away and hasn't come to see his mother in 11 months. This man is so blessed to have such an awesome son.

[@philippamcqueen5430]

So sorry to hear this,maybe give your son a call 📞..it may make him think ,some peeps need to be told x❤

[@susanstancliff2937]

@@philippamcqueen5430❤

[@Wasasyra]

@@alphonserobichaud1278 sad to know about this sir, sadly this is normality of majority of today’s children Please don’t be upset or sad n waste your energy just concentrate on being happy with you have.

[@tersiaraath799]

I am so sorry, i am exactly in the same situation. 😢

[@finnanminnan6949]

@@alphonserobichaud1278 Good day to you both. 💐♥️

[@bt.c.1829]

The groundwork you do makes all the difference.Here's to healing🙌🙌🙌👍💙🤝💙

[@ShannonGilpatrick]

The fear in his face is heartbreaking, but you can see that your words really help put him at ease. You’re both amazing.

[@Somer7719]

Dr. ED I am praying for you for rapid recovery!

[@aliciaembro4694]

Dr Salinger IS AMAZING! So glad it went well and he’s healing up! You take such good care of him❤️🙏

[@robinwojcik5196]

Prayers for speedy recovery. ❤❤

[@gaylefw5072]

Mohs' procedures are no fun. I've had about 15 of them mostly on my face. PLEASE WEAR SUNSCREEN PEOPLE!! Not only is the surgery difficult but so is the aftercare for at least a few weeks. Dan, bless you for keeping Pop calm and nursing him back to health. At least the face heals quicker vs extremities because of blood flow. I hope Pops keeps his hands away. Wishing him speedy healing and bless you and family for taking good care of him. Xo 🤗🤗🤗

[@laurajanedavis8757]

Is that what causes it then,the sun?coz Ed seems to smart to of exposed his skin to sun to much, he's had several removed already as well x

[@gaylefw5072]

@@laurajanedavis8757 old sun damage from like the 80s when no one wore sunscreen, also my heritage-- I'm half Swedish and half Russian. Northern European's are more prone cuz we have very fair skin. Please use sunscreen!!

[@lesley3206]

Ed took long walks all his life no sun screen ,no hat walking was a big passion for ed​@laurajanedavis8757

[@isaswint375]

Grandpa, I hope you’re doing well and have a fast recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@ellaphant7510]

Love the honesty in this channel

[@Jp.301]

As long as dr Ed is looking forward for his lunch, I am relieved😊..that is a good sign

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Thank goodness he has you as his family. Bless you Dan. 🎉😊

[@voodookitchenmama]

"You're a tank!". "Thank you." God bless him and you too for taking such good care of your Dad.

[@dsalnorcal1434]

❤️💜

[@lolaloren1773]

@@dsalnorcal1434... you and your family is what everyone wish to have in their corner!!!!!!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kayknaup2917]

He must have been a great Dad, in part for the way that he has raised you. He is so blessed to have you.

[@jrock2460]

He’s a champion. A superstar.

[@SharonBrown-yn6fz]

At least he cooperates. Many don’t and fight hard. They r so scared of everything. Ed is very trustworthy of Dan.

[@carolhart6304]

It’s amazing how much that generation is like that my mom is 83 and has Leukemia and takes a chemo medication every day and she is amazing ❤ it sure would be nice if the younger generation could have some of that kind, hard working and be a tank like them lol You guys are amazing with him!!! Thanks Dan 😊

[@dorothygonzales1458]

Sending love and prayers to your mom. " Hi mom! Feel better ♥️. God loves you." - from the 🇵🇭 Philippines

[@drhyshek]

There’s no better generation than any other one. People are people. Why lift one up while you put the other one down?

[@angellareid7000]

You are such an excellent caregiver, son, helper, friend, and the list goes on and on. You are gifted with Job's patience. May the Lord bless you richly. May your dad heal quickly!

[@Nick-Matchem]

Man I love listening to Ed...... We are all done !!! " Good, then we will get lunch then ! " Dan you're an awesome son,,,,And Ed is an awesome Dad !

[@Nickisnostalgia]

I had a big smile when Dad lit right up when you mentioned lunch. I’ve had the mohs procedure on my nose too. Followed by another procedure where they made a vertical cut in my forehead and pulled skin down through the big wound in my nose and stitched it around the opening in my nose. Glad to see that all went well. Appreciate all of the care you and Danielle give your Dad!

[@mandybrown7758]

I hope my children are as loving as you are Dan, it's not easy taking care of your parents 24/7 I hope If I ever need my kids like Doc needs you, This is an incredible and loving as you are 💙❤️🤗

[@elizabethoconnorflynn3710]

Mandy you took the words right out of my mouth - I hope too

[@darlenestratton2429]

He's a real trooper and you Dan are a wonderful son. ❤🙏

[@camilleeiseman8596]

You are doing great for your Dad!!!! So hard, but you have great grace and humor. It blesses so many people!!

[@cmoore022]

UC Davis - both my parents were patients there before they passed. Best quality care you can get in Nor Cal for sure.

[@candacejackson4118]

Bless you all for caring for your Dad 🙏❤

[@mvpcardinal4668]

You're such a stand-up, son . If my father ever needs me like that, I'd hope I'd make you proud and do the job as you do. Thanks for sharing.

[@BobCaseyAerial]

I decided to finally comment and commend Dan for taking care of your dad. Having to repeat the same thing over and over is very repetitive you've shown patience & understanding. My hats off to you Dan & family. Hats off to your dad for making it to 92. You all are so blessed to have a great family. #GodBless

[@amalialainez2503]

Praying for grandpa's speedy recovery 🙏.

[@Zxx459]

"Dementia complicates everthing" indeed ,great line

[@steveladner4346]

Thumbnail freaked me out because I thought he may be in the emergency room.

[@bobbihendrickson8385]

I did the same.

[@Dasha17177]

Your Dad is a legend but so are you, he is so lucky to have you looking after him.

[@christinabaca5470]

Well Dan. When dad gos to heaven you won’t have any regrets . Other than missing your dad. . He must of been a good dad

[@smariec2021ify]

Get well soon Grandpa Ed…Love you!!❤😀 9:37

[@Iambecoming1111]

Speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 Ed Prayers for you Dan and the family. 🙏🏾

[@Abbie-UK]

Pop you did amazing , braver than me ! Thank you Dan for all your wonderful work and help x you and your family is just wonderful xxx love you all xxx

[@sheryljoseph4734]

I pray for speedy recovery 🙏

[@dearlylovedbyhim]

Bless his heart! He handles everything with grace. This family is so classy. 😊

[@AnneHamilton-y1t]

❤ amazing to see Ed doing so well x my dad has just been diagnosed with cancer on his ear he is 84 it's hard to see them get to this age having to go through this x😢

[@dianeehlers3234]

I took care of my dad for the last decade of his life. Whenever we went to the hospital he was scared of “ne er coming home”. Stay strong. You have many of us who admire and love you and your dad.

[@dsalnorcal1434]

Thanks for the words. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@wakeuptoBlessings]

My mil lives with me at 82 Yrs old. She has the same fear. She refuses to allow medical help when it’s needed. She’s afraid it will be the end. But, I’ll override her, when it’s needed.

[@mziomulainvestiments2727]

how many sons can take care of their parents👏👏👏👏

[@NatalieCameron-s5p]

I just had my first Moh’s procedure this year. It was scary for me and I don’t have dementia. Good job pop!!

[@USAeee]

Much love to you all, and speedy recovery Ed❤️‍🩹❤💖

[@dsalnorcal1434]

Thank you so much.

[@lorisheheen2198]

Happy that Grandpa's surgery went well. God bless him..he is amazing. I really admire the wonderful care and constant reassurance you give to your Dad. You, Danielle and your whole family are amazing.🙏❤️

[@dianeehlers3234]

Your videos bring back such wonderful memories of the years I took care of my dad. He did not have dementia, but he often confused evening with early morning and argued about why I was just coming home from work at 6 in the morning when it was actually 6 in the evening.

[@FS-mn6oq]

Grandpa Ed is a trooper… his fast healing and recovery is just amazing for his age🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@greggpurviance7252]

MOHS surgery is not that much fun, glad my wife was with me. At first I wondered about these videos, but you are doing a service showing the reality of Dementia in real time and how to lovingly care for someone with Dementia.

[@32000voisine]

I know many people think that Ed is being taken advantage of but he is a highly intelligent man. If he had a problem with them talking on camera about his condition he would raise objection and if he was being mistreated in any way he wouldn't be so damned calm and good natured. I think Dan and Danielle and everyone else involved love Ed and they have his back. Trust me no money in the world would be pay enough for what they have to go through on a daily basis to care for him. That caliber of caregiving is because they love and respect him.

[@sandis8436]

Rubbish ​@@lindadavy6641

[@Helgahelpinghand]

Oh Linda you are full of negativity. There is nothing erong putting him on camera to share to the world how they are dealing with dementia patient and yes you're right for views to earn extra and definitely nothing is wrong as it's thier life tho.😊​@@lindadavy6641

[@32000voisine]

@lindadavy6641 nope!

[@tommidakota37]

​@lindadavy6641 so rude & clueless

[@lourdesbagtasos8235]

You are amazing Dan. A good son doing an amazing job for your father and your dad is very very lucky to have you as his son. God bless you Dan, God bless your family.❤❤❤

[@preettyp]

So happy you look like yourself again Dan.

[@annd5370]

So glad your Dad had no problems with his surgery!! God Bless you and your family and thanks for the great video's! ❤❤❤❤.

[@betsylindsay8480]

Truly one from “the greatest generation”. Nature, nurture, and circumstances of your Dad’s era helped mould them into, well…the greatest generation.

[@CarolynnMc01]

the silent generation. that's grandpa!

[@boulevard14]

I mean technically, he's from the silent generation.

[@betsylindsay8480]

@@boulevard14 real close to greatest generation of 1900-1920. Being raised by parents of 1900-1920 would produce spillover mores. Thanks for correcting me, though!

[@boulevard14]

@betsylindsay8480 I think the last of that generation were born at the end of the mid-20s. But yes, his parents would definitely had been part of the greatest generation who fought and worked during the war.

[@CarolynnMc01]

@@betsylindsay8480 oh honestly, I didn't know there is a "greatest generation". And didn't know I may have been contradicting you. So sorry about that, Betsy. Thank you for being so kind. And best regards your way. :)

[@teriscott685]

Dan you are doing a great job,I know cause I lost my mom last summer she had demitia also,hang in there

[@snapperkc9317]

He’s a “Tank” with so many lovable qualities. Great job Dan, you’re such a compassionate, calm man which helps your “tank” go thru each day.

[@patriciafitzgerald7319]

Dan! The Emmys are coming out soon!!!!! You Should be nominated for “over doing it with drama”

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

WOW, your dad did great! Seriously . He can teach us all how easy it is. He truly gives us a sense of peace and ease in his spirit, it's impressive!

[@loriethomas169]

Bless Ed he's had a couple of these on his face. It's not easy. I'm 20 years younger than Ed and i've had 5. Sometimes it's worse than you expect so it isn't just a little thing. Prayers for Ed and treat him extra nice today❤

[@helenhernandez5604]

💜👏🥰 Dan ur agood son! And Ed is a champ!!! Luv u all!🥰💜🙏🏻

[@NualaMurphy-m3v]

God bless this beautiful family

[@randalmata100]

WTG both of you, you're absolutely amazing. 👍👍

[@lukepatterson5367]

Dad your a tank " thank you "❤ wonderful people. What a great son you are Dan!

[@beckyjones6956]

He is a tank! He is doing so good .

[@hattiecolley54]

I am Happy that Grandpa did it well. Thank U for sharing Dan. U r Also a Tank. Rock On!

[@laura1195]

It gets me thinking about the time a took care of my mom 😢 Was a bit difficult, but now she’s gone I will love to be around her taking care of her again! Love the way you treat him … he’s so sweet and gentle 🇵🇷✨ Respect for you and your family.

[@dsalnorcal1434]

I am so sorry for your loss

[@laura1195]

@@dsalnorcal1434 thanks 🙏🏻

[@deloradeabel8487]

🙏🏻for Ed & your family,thank you for taking such good care of him!

[@beverlypickett]

Get well soon Ed! ❤

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Much peace, grace and love to this family and God bless them

[@MargaretEgharevba-j9b]

May God continue to bless you Dan, thank you for taking care of your sweet dad❤❤❤❤

[@Ohio_GirlLivingLife]

I truly adore your dad. After losing my grandfather when I was nine and never meeting my father's dad, I've come to see your dad as my grandfather figure on KZbin.

[@aimeehamby828]

💙🙏Hoping he heals so quickly and you both get some rest.

[@keepingitrealalways2118]

You are looking after your dad just like our parents looked after us when we were little. Love this so much 🩵

[@carlawilliams8136]

I hope he feels better soon Dan.❤

[@kathleencronin6874]

Dan, u r an amazingly kind, caring, patient son. Ed is just superhuman in the way he copes so well with his skin surgery. .

[@ms.carlettawilson1522]

I wish him a speedy recovery thank you, Dan❤

[@tappingtheheart880]

Dan, you do a fine job with Ed. He is so incredibly fortunate to have you and Danielle.

[@NeneLy-q9r]

May he heal rapidly and totally!. We love you Ed.

[@jbetz6938]

Dan, it's so sweet to see how you have settled into your role as caregiver. It isn't easy, but you are showing so much patience with your dad. This is definitely a learning experience. You have grown so much since your early videos and it shows. Please know this is a gift to so many people. Your love for your dad, and his love for his family is obvious. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@kimgould6399]

Grandpa is such a trooper and a sweetie. I love him😊. You are a trooper as well Dan, and a wonderful son.

[@dorisarzola8068]

You take such good care of your dad❤😊

[@lisacurtin3695]

Dan you're such a kind loving son. Wishing Ed a speedy recovery . Absolutely love how his first thought ,post procedure , was to eat lunch. What a legend Ed is. ❤

[@roselynho7038]

Take care Dan.I have not been watching for quite sometime and you have got thinner! Take care and God bless.🙏🕯️🌹

[@CynthiaHalstead-z5x]

Thanks for sharing your experience with dementia, my husband was recently diagnosed. Your dad is such a sweetheart.

[@mademoisellesm963]

Grandpa Dearest, get well soon and God bless you.. ♥️♥️♥️

[@IsabelleOukil]

Grand pa is heroic! Huges from Paris. À bientôt 💕💕💕

[@pinkcastle661]

I love it when he says normal❤

[@scottmassey3168]

Hey, Dan, you are a prince of a guy. Your situation not easy, but you manage it with class.

[@MarjorieOley]

Love from south sheilds England x

[@lizthomas3443]

❤Love the care you give your father ❤

[@beckysteffka2434]

Your dad is amazing, and I ❤ him! You take such good care of him, such a blessing for the both of you!

[@shamseshamousa]

Wish Mr. Ed quick recovery. Many blessing to you good son. From Montreal Canada

[@SharonBrown-yn6fz]

From sooke bc Canada love this man

[@KristinaLeeJones]

I completely understand all of this. My mother had to have multiple Kyphoplastys of the spine and it’s so very difficult in so many little ways. Also, the anesthesia can cause patients with Alzheimer’s to have worsening dementia in the hours and days after the procedure. So hard to see the worry on their face. God bless you all.

[@susuultra1299]

Get well soon, Daddy ❤

[@JoyceWilcox]

I so love the Tank! My son, 31 yrs old has memory issues 2 from a brain injury. The task of remi ding can be daunting. Blessing to you, Dan.

[@boulevard14]

"Dad.. you're a tank." "Thank you"

[@marlenepearson3936]

Thanks for explaining all that Dan. Your family is amazing. I think everyone is so happy you are able to care for your Dad at home 🏡 😊 God bless 🙏

[@cece8650]

Praying for Ed's peace and recovery.

[@Jackie-plus]

Dan you and Danielle are doing a wonderful job.