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So, we had the talk. It was hard and emotional. Dad hasn’t decided what he wants to do, but he did understand and remembers what is going on. He wants to wait until all his kids can be present, so I am working on getting my sisters here.
I mentioned to dad that if he would like to talk to someone pastor/counselor I would be happy to set something up for him. I told him it would help if he could just talk to someone, not that they have to respond, just so he can get it out. He is thinking on it, but I really hope he does.
I did some brief research and it seems Methodist may be our next best option for a second opinion. I put a call into the nurse there and am going to talk to her about their program/treatment center for cc. Anyone hear or have experience at Methodist? May make this another thread.
I think it is a blessing to have my littles as they keep me so busy I don’t have time to think about things. I tell my husband bedtime is the worst part of my day, even with only 4-5 hours sleep, as it gives my mind time to think and wander. This is usually the time it hits me hardest.
Thank you all for the feed back, this forum is so helpful. This will be my outlet as I try to remain strong for dad.My dad (66) was seen at Memorial Hermann, I tried setting up an appointment with MDA, but since his insurance is not accepted there they want $32,000 down! If we had this kind of $$ we would do it, but we don’t! IT would certainly ease my mind if I had a second opinion. Any other hospitals in Houston you would recommend?? I know MDA is the best, I wish they would work with us.
I do not know if it is intrahepatic or extrahepatic, no one told me. I did put a call into the dr to find out. We did not get a biopsy due to dads ministrokes, but I did ask the Oncologist what stage she thought dad was in and she said with his symptoms, including hypercoagulability, she believes it is stage 4.Before Dx dad always said he did not want to be revived, that he didn’t want to go through treatment if he ever got sick. After his Dx he said he did want to persue it, but then again he didn’t. This makes it hard for to just accept Hospice.
Yes, I have POA.
I am also worried about my daughter who is 3, she asks if grandpa is all better, I tell he is still sick but better enough to come home. I have two 4 month olds at home too and I get said when I think their grandfather will not see them grow up.
