shrimp Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It was another one of those days. Dad was really depressed, anxious and in pain. He is more distended, has more yeast infections, more swelling. His claustrophobia is worse. They tried to get him up today and he went to his knees. I had a long talk with the nurse and she talked with the Dr. We are going with Hospice and take him home. We got his pain meds increased. Dad wanted a catheter and he will be getting that. They are going to do a swallow study to see why he is so full. The Dr. thinks the cancer is throughout his abdomen and maybe his brain. I was wrong about his diagnosis date. It was July 18 not June 27. June 27 he went to the Dr for something else. It has only been 7 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Oh shrimp. It has all happened to quickly for all involved. I cannot imagine what you have all been going through. Prayers that your dad can be moved home and cared for properly. And that there are some good days ahead and more memories to be made. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I am so sorry it is time for hospice to come in. They should be able to get your dad comfortable and they will be a big help to the family also. Let us know how it goes in getting him released and back home. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I am sorry it has gone so badly for you all in such a short time. Hospice will make it better. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimp Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hospice came in today. We were going to take him today, but the Dr.wanted to wait until Monday. They are arranging for all the equipment. Dad has a small temperature tonight. He thought he owned a hotel. His bowels are incontinent now. He says this is no way to live and his pain tolerance is way down. He doesn't want to live anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Shrimp. I am so sorry that your dad feels that way. Best to wait I guess until all the necessary equipment can be moved. And then he can be at home where he deserves to be and hopefully there are precious moments yet to come. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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