Linus Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 survive with out food or water? My mom has had neither since Tuesday night. Hospice called me Wednesday morning to tell me to hurry on up there. They said she was not going to make it. When I got there she was breathing very poorly at about 2-3 breaths per minute and a half. None of us thought she would pull through. She has! But she has had no food or water since Tuesday. Dr. says she is activelly dying. I do believe this to be true. I just don't understand how she can go on this long with no food or water. I pray that God take her as she is suffering so very much. By the way, the Dr. agrees with OUR diagnosis of superior vena cava syndrome! Her swelling is so very bad right now that her skin is splitting in places, sorry to be so graphic,I just feel so bad for her. Thanks for any answers. Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Kelli I have no answers for you but wanted to let you know how very sorry I am that you are having to go through all of this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Kelli, My heart goes out to you and your family for seeing your mom go thru this. Unfortunately I'm all too familar with watching someone you love dying, ( my dad this time last year). We also thought my dad wasn't going to last long, he suprised everyone, including his doctor. But when it came down to the final moments, it was very difficult, he did have a very hard time, that is not to say your mom will. I know that when my husbands' mother was dying, she didn't really seem that bad, and in her final moments ( which no one expected), she asked my husband to make her a cup of tea, when he came back, she was gone. I will pray that God takes your mom with no pain or complications, please know when she does pass she will be pain and cancer free. Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Peace Love Prayers and Hugs From the Carolina Blue Sky. I can not add but I can say Prayers and Will for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Oh Kelli- I am so sorry it has to be like this. Her swelling sounds horrible. I hope she finds some peace soon. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Kelli: The body and human spirit can do amazing things that none of us expect, so I don't have any answers for you on your question that would amount to anything. I am so sorry you're having to go through this -- my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lots of hugs and prayers, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Lucie's mom went 9 days without anything before she died. Her heart was just so strong it kept beating. Maybe your mom's heart is strong also. I hope she has peace soon. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I don't know the answer to your question but wanted you to know that your mom is in my prayers. I am so sorry.. Blessings Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Kelli, I don't have an answer, I only know that it is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to go through.... my best advice? Tell Mom it is okay to go... encourage her and let her know you will be fine... I pray she finds peace soon.... again, so very sorry. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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