rayroy Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Dad is home and doing much better. To recap, dad went to the hospital because he was feeling crappy last Thursday. By going to the hospital he broke the hospice contract. It's okay if he wants to go, we will tak him! Dad just wanted to feel better, he does believe that the docs have all the answers. He got a thoracenthesis for 4 days. I had to fight with the nitwit intern doctor and the pulmonligist who said to give up the battle. I got dad home earlier than they wanted him to go home. We now are with a differnet hospice. The nurse who comes is very negative, she said that the thoracenthesis( fluid drainage) was unsuccesful, she has said this 3 times. She said dad is at end stage, again she has said this a few times. She said dad is in denial, because he doesnt want a hospital bed. He doesn't need it, he is walking again. Some hopsice nurses just want you to die!! We just continue. We have 4-6 people here 24 hours a day helping dad. we offer him food, give him the meds, encourage him to walk, talk to him. In 4 days, he has improved. He continues to defy the odds. He eats even though he has no appetite, he tries to walk despite not having strenght. I think he does it for us. He has not given up just yet. I thank all of you for encouraging me to keep on fighting. We can see more quality time in the near future! Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol Lee S Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Ray, Keep strong, never give up, ours prayers are with you. Only God knows when your time is up and obviously right now it's not time, keep your Dad's spirits up and continue to fight for him not against him!! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Dear Ray, Your dad sounds like he's going to fight with all he has, I am glad he's doing a little better. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 When one of the Hospice Nurses who was present during my Mother's illness made comments like that we went to the director of that particular Hospice and had her replaced. (I heard later that she had been terminated for failing to perform her duties and described by the company rules.) You may want to call her boss. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Rayroy, I'm cheering both you and your father on in this ongoing battle. You are right to steer clear of negativity. Blessings to you both, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Rayroy, I think you guys are doing the right thing for your dad. Hang in there! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayroy Posted July 10, 2003 Author Share Posted July 10, 2003 Thanks for the replies, we will keep on fighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Rayroy your Dad is one strong man and fighter. He sure is showing those health care "professionals" he is tough stuff...continue to believe..you are in my prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Ray, I've heard people use the term Cancer Warrior, and that seems to really apply to your dad. He sounds like a true Warrior, a fighter, so strong and determined. The battle isn't over, and I am so happy to hear that he's been doing better every day. I am praying for you and your dad every day. I'm sending up some extra ones right now. Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 sTRANGER THINGS IN LIFE HAVE HAPPENED. YOUR DAD IS NOT READY YET OR GOD IS NOT READY FOR THIS FIGHTER...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayroy Posted July 11, 2003 Author Share Posted July 11, 2003 His vitals are still good. Hey he may want to stick around past this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 Ray - Sorry you have to deal with insensitive idiots on top of everything else - I agree, call her boss. Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenr8 Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 There is only one option against cancer and that is fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 Ray. The human spirit was made for fighting - it wants to fight - it needs to fight or it dies... it just needs a good manager. Sounds like your dad is one heck of a manager - and fighter! But you should really get rid of the insensitive nurse(s) as soon as possible. Your dad deserves better. Take care. David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 The only choice we do have is to fight. Hope and prayers are the way we do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 Only Dad knows how he really feels... and if he is eating and walking and not ready to resign to this disease... Then God Bless Him... You keep up the good fight and I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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