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Dear Beth, nice to hear from you. You are a brave and kind person to want to help people on this site with your knowledge and expertise. There are many new and young people who need you. I wish you all the best.
Jen, I am so sorry for the loss of your kind, strong Dad. You are terrific daughter and did an excellent job taking care that he had a beautiful passing. I hope you and your family get some rest and strength for the upcoming days. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. It sounds like your dad went peacefully and without pain. I’m glad you could all be there for him. Take care.
Dearest Jackie, I am so sorry your sister passed so suddenly. I am sure she was at peace knowing all of were there for her. Another angel received her wings. Sincerely, Pam
Rose, it is important you found this section. It was a huge help to me in the months leading up to my dad’s passing. We lost him on Nov. 6th 2011. He had been diagnosised for only five months. He told me a few times in the weeks before he died it was his time to go. He gave me some specific instructions about his services. He was a man of few words but the words he spoke were listened to. Even after six months I get choked up about how we lost him so quickly. So come here often and post. There are so many caring people on this site. Like Lainy said, remember all the fun times you had with your dad when he was well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hi, I am so sorry to hear your father has been diagnosed with cc at such an elderly age. I hope Hospice is able to make him comfortable. Morphine made my dad even more constipated, but he used lactose and it did help. I haven’t heard the medication for ammonia levels cause diarrhea. My dad had a hard time drinking it. We dissolved the powder in orange juice. It will be best for you to hire a caregiver, if possible. My dad would not let us and my sister and I were worn out. But we did it and gave him all our love. The biggest danger is the possibility of your dad falling. My dad wanted to get up many times and was not able to. It wasn’t funny then but one time he said if I didn’t let him get up he was going to kocock me. Hospice can also give your dad medication for anxiety. He will have to have around the clock supervision. Bless his heart that he has to go through this. I pray for you all to have strength. Take care.
So sorry for you to lose your Mom so quickly. I know your youngest sibling will be in good hands having so many older brothers and sisters to guide and love her. Hold dear to the precious memories you have of your Mom. It’s so important you have peace knowing she is now in heaven watching over you. Again, my condolences. Pam
DJ, I’m sorry you lost your Dad. I know what you mean about reliving these memories. We found out my dad had cc in May of last year. I keep reliving this month last year in my mind and it’s tough. He passed away in November 2010. He had so little time to fight. Keep your chin up and hold on to the good memories you have with your dad. Your dad loved you. Pam
Kelly, I am so sorry about your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy, my Dad, sister, and myself stayed in the Hope Lodge in New Orleans last June when my dad had surgery. It was a blessing to have this lodge so close to the hospital. The accommodations were comfortable and there was a nice large kitchen and dining room. They had a great coffee machine! I highly recommend these lodges run by the American Cancer Society.
I agree with Lainy. If they can transfer your mom to another major hospital, she needs to go. She isn’t going to get better if they don’t know what to do with her. I am so sorry she is going through this and I am praying for your family to have strength during this difficult time. Please post again soon and let us know what happens. We are all here for you.
Dear Susan, my heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. Your post on this site was refreshing and wise. I see now where Harmony got her talent for writing and understanding of life. I enjoyed Harmony’s blog so much and wondered recently how she was doing. So thank you for letting us know. Her pumpkin pie and cinimanon roll posts were my favorites. Her attitude and zest of life was such an inspiration for so many people. She will truly be missed.
My dad’s was connected to an IV. I wouldn’t think medication could be dispensed through a button on the skin unless it had a needle on the other side that was inserted in the skin. I’m thinking like a diabetic pump? Otherwise I would think it was a patch that dispensed medication like fentenyl (sp). I hope someone is able to enlighten us on this. Is this information about Teddy’s buttons written in a report somewhere?
