bossydaughter2
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Update on my Dad.
Thanks again to all who replied to my initial message. I felt IMMEASURABLY better after hearing from you. Dad’s glucose levels are under control, thanks to about 3 insulin shots a day. It seems excessive in some ways, but since he was not diabetic before, I suspect that it is due to his pancreas failing more than “regular” diabetes. His kidneys are compromised, and he is having some bloating. His latest issue is feeling the urge to urinate but not being able to. Could this be part of the bloating, which I assume is ascites? Or is this likely to be something else, such as a urinary tract infection? The doctor is supposed to see him today, but I wanted to have an idea from y’all so that I can be prepared for what I might hear.
Yes, PCL, that is what I am beginning to think. Will be there tomorrow, and will track down a doctor.
Thank you, Lainy. I guess we are all feeling like we might have started hospice too soon. But my Mom can’t handle him by herself, and I am 10 hours away. I will treasure the good times we are sure to have and be thankful he isn’t in pain. It isn’t too soon, I know, but when he is feeling good he doesn’t realize how sick he is. Thanks for your kind words. They mean a lot.
