Chat-A-Thon Thread

[tink30]

Hi everyone, it's been awhile. I am on a liquid diet for 2 days in preparation for some unpleasant tests as I have been unwell for months. I can however enjoy some chicken broth and jello, anyone care to join me?

[FallenPixels]

Errrrr mind if I pass on that?

[avoncallingu]

I'm waiting for my dh to get home from a meeting with his ds and their mother's doctor. She's in a nursing home and rapidly losing ground - but the doctor is always UNAVAILABLE to speak to..They've made an appointment at his office. Paliative care is supposed to mean - no pain - but she is experiencing excruciating pain when they try to turn her. It's so sad to see! I've got a feeling he's a kind of "just pay me and shut up" kind of dr. He certainly doesn't seem to give any "care".

[FallenPixels]

That is so sad, hopefully they got some answers today and can make some changes to her care

[Abby5]

So terrible I hope they get some answers and she can be comfortable

[bargain_hunter_lola]

Hi everyone, it's been awhile. I am on a liquid diet for 2 days in preparation for some unpleasant tests as I have been unwell for months. I can however enjoy some chicken broth and jello, anyone care to join me?

[bargain_hunter_lola]

Kids are in bed, time to surf SC a bit then watch some TV before hitting the hay. Another long day tomorrow.

[Abby5]

I miss those days of 7pm bed times Enjoy it while you can They grow way to fast my ds is still at college right now!!

[bargain_hunter_lola]

I can only imagine. It's crazy to think how fast the past 4 years have flown by. Seems like only yesterday we were awaiting DD's arrival. lol.

[Abby5]

My grandma always said the days are long but the years go fast

[MrsSunshine]

Abby your Grandma is a VERY wise woman!!!!

[FallenPixels]

Watching Bones

[avoncallingu]

Have to update my comments about my mil's doctor - dh and his sister felt more relieved after seeing him. Why is she declining? Well it's like a perfect storm of things that a younger body could deal with and also he brain was already damaged in a stroke years ago, so her inability to get around and keep well nurished (because she can't and sometimes won't eat enough to improve her energy/wellness) plus poor circulation - and arthritis are all acting together to cause great stress on the system. He told them that this type of rapid decline is not unusual even though there is not 1 thing to point to as her major threat. They at least feel like what they are doing - just keeping her company and talking about the "good times" and that they love her - IS, in fact, the best thing to do.
Thanks for listening. And thanks for your kind thoughts!

[Natalka]

avon - just hoping that she can be kept comfortable... I know it can be tough, one of my sisters is going through this with her MIL in a nursing home, as well.

I'll keep her in my prayers, if that's okay.

[sheetsofemptycanvas]

Avon I'm so sorry to hear that... I hope the Dr. gives her the care she needs.