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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / May 2007update on my father
i just got a call from my bil. my father has stopped eating, stopped drinking, is spitting his pills out, can't swallow them, can't get out of bed without vomiting and collapsing. he is talking to people who are not in the room; is incomprehensible when he does talk to people in the room. hospice and his doctor say his body is shutting down. doc said it could be days or weeks, depending upon how strong he is, but that he will definitely not be here for the end of this summer. hospice is coming over right away to make sure his pain meds are appropriate. gotta get out of my jammies, shower and get over there now. kate {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Kate and family}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} you know you are always in my prayers m {{{{{{{{{{{{{Kate}}}}}}}}}}}}} I will keep you and your dad in my prayers. BTW, when they are talking to people that you do not see, it doesn't mean that they aren't in the room. Carole > i just got a call from my bil. my father has stopped eating, stopped > drinking, is spitting his pills out, can't swallow them, can't get out of [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > kate Carole, good point. I forgot to mention to Kate that it is not unusual, either, when one is close to death, to actually see and hear things that no one else in the room can. It's as if they have one foot in the hereafter, getting ready to "step over". They told us in Hospice training that if they see or talk to someone "invisible", and their reaction is happy, that is good and you can even ask who they see and are talking to. If their reaction is fear, they should be comforted and reassured that there is nothing to fear. Nanny > {{{{{{{{{{{{{Kate}}}}}}}}}}}}} > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> >> kate >i just got a call from my bil. my father has stopped eating, stopped >drinking, is spitting his pills out, can't swallow them, can't get out of [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >to make sure his pain meds are appropriate. gotta get out of my jammies, >shower and get over there now. Kate, it never seems to end for you. (((((((((((((((((Kate)))))))))))))))))))))))) sending you strength, kate. diane {{{{{{Kate}}}}}} You're all in our prayers, Hon. DeeTee >i just got a call from my bil. my father has stopped eating, stopped > drinking, is spitting his pills out, can't swallow them, can't get out of [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate Hi Kate. I have recently completed training as a Hospice volunteer, and the one thing they stressed is that the patient's comfort is FIRST and foremost during the last days of his/her life. There are no restrictions on pain meds nor food desires when one is under Hospice care. I know the most important thing to you is that your Father suffer as little as possible as his body continues to shut down. Blessings coming your way. Nanny >i just got a call from my bil. my father has stopped eating, stopped > drinking, is spitting his pills out, can't swallow them, can't get out of [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate Kate, prayers and good thoughts still coming that way for all of you.  SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one >i just got a call from my bil. my father has stopped eating, stopped > drinking, is spitting his pills out, can't swallow them, can't get out of [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate I hope for the best possible outcome for your Dad, Kate, and for strength for you to deal with whatever lies ahead. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. {{{{{{{{{{Kate and family}}}}}}}}}} Sending love and prayers. Adelle >i just got a call from my bil. my father has stopped eating, stopped > drinking, is spitting his pills out, can't swallow them, can't get out of [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate Kate, Praying for you and your Dad...and your family...May God send a Pair of Angel Wings to lift you through the pain... Hugs Cindy >i just got a call from my bil. my father has stopped eating, stopped > drinking, is spitting his pills out, can't swallow them, can't get out of [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate |
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