Re: Dad's Decline (OT and Long)
- From: bobblespin <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:56:44 +0100 (CET)
"jmcquown" <j_mcquown@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:pZudnVAdoN8LL1nanZ2dnUVZ_qmlnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxx:
An update, which may be premature. After rallying and doing so wellsnip
upon his last admission to the hospital... after being moved from ICU
to a regular room and charming all the nursing staff, he stopped
eating. So they did the nasal feeding tube thing. At that point he
could still swallow. Now, he can't.
Jill
This brings me back 20 years when my dad had a massive stroke, paralyzing
him on the right side and he was unable to swallow. They put in the
stomach feeding tube, but it only prolonged the inevitable for 2 weeks. My
mother and I tried to let him go (we knew his wishes), but the doctor
refused saying they weren't there to kill people. My mother didn't cry
much at the time, but afterwards, she cried every day for years. I just
hope you don't have problems with the rest of the family, who often
criticize the actions taken by those who have to make the decisions, while
they are miles away and don't deal with it.
Take care, and as my dad used to say, chin up.
Bobble
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