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Post by Gunnails on Feb 13, 2015 21:45:53 GMT -5
I just went through this with my dad. He lost his battle Jan 7th. ============================================= So sorry for your loss. |
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Post by DDNYjets on Feb 15, 2015 23:53:32 GMT -5
Emphysema is a shitty way to go, too. Sucks being barely able to breathe. You can go without food for two weeks. Water, two days. Air? About two minutes. I just went through this with my dad. He lost his battle Jan 7th. It was ultimately cancer that killed him that spread from his lungs to his spine, but the lingering Emphysema is what made his last few weeks miserable, he just about choked to death. Thank good the cancer in his spine took him before suffocated because that is where he was headed. Sorry for your loss. Stories like these are why I support human euthansia. |
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Post by Hollywood Nosebleed on Feb 16, 2015 0:07:57 GMT -5
I just went through this with my dad. He lost his battle Jan 7th. It was ultimately cancer that killed him that spread from his lungs to his spine, but the lingering Emphysema is what made his last few weeks miserable, he just about choked to death. Thank good the cancer in his spine took him before suffocated because that is where he was headed. I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my father when I was 12, but it never gets any easier no matter your age. |
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Post by leftturn3 on Feb 16, 2015 13:21:17 GMT -5
I just went through this with my dad. He lost his battle Jan 7th. It was ultimately cancer that killed him that spread from his lungs to his spine, but the lingering Emphysema is what made his last few weeks miserable, he just about choked to death. Thank good the cancer in his spine took him before suffocated because that is where he was headed. I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my father when I was 12, but it never gets any easier no matter your age. Thank you. |
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Post by LoneStarLady on Feb 20, 2015 9:06:53 GMT -5
Emphysema is a shitty way to go, too. Sucks being barely able to breathe. You can go without food for two weeks. Water, two days. Air? About two minutes. I just went through this with my dad. He lost his battle Jan 7th. It was ultimately cancer that killed him that spread from his lungs to his spine, but the lingering Emphysema is what made his last few weeks miserable, he just about choked to death. Thank good the cancer in his spine took him before suffocated because that is where he was headed. So sorry to hear this! My thoughts are with you and your family! |
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Post by LoneStarLady on Feb 20, 2015 9:43:42 GMT -5
an update: Wow, I don't know where to begin. My husband has been home from the hospital since Saturday and I am truly exhausted and he's not better yet. He is recovering in some respects though still on IV nutrition and clear fluids only. But he has had some complications, and I'm being more of a nurse than I expected. Guess it's good that I work from home, so I can change his IV bag twice a day (a multi-step procedure in itself), give him meds, bring him broth, talk to a zillion medical people on the phone, let the home nurse in, and so on. I knew I would have to take him to doctor's appts, but all this other stuff ... if my boss knew how much time I have to leave my desk, especially when trying to start up a new project ... But I shouldn't complain, since he's the one suffering. He started being in a lot of pain after he got home, which they finally diagnosed as an unexpected infection, and is now on antibiotics. Plus the original condition that sent him to the hospital flared up again. It did resolve itself after a day, which is good, but it was a scary day and night for us. Unfortunately, the first-surgery doctor yesterday said it could happen again. So it may be something he has to live with, poor guy. One piece of good news, he has made several small farts.  Not that you all really needed to know that, ha, ha. But it does mean that something good is starting to happen. The second-surgery doctor did say possibly 8 to 12 weeks for the obstruction to clear completely or he would do more surgery. So we still have a long road ahead, but any action that avoids another surgery is good action. Thanks, everyone, for all the good wishes and, of course, all the generous donations! This board has been a life-saver for me. I haven't had much time to post on here or do anything resembling a real life, but I check in on the site when I get a chance. You all and this site are the best!!!!! |
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Post by Bing© in Buffalo Chairman on Feb 20, 2015 10:16:11 GMT -5
Love you LSL
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Post by Ff2 on Feb 20, 2015 10:53:11 GMT -5
YES! FARTS!
LSL...what a wonderful partner you are, he's lucky to have you. All this BS we talk about crazy bitches...you are what a real woman looks like.
I hope things improve. Its the hardest things when a love one is hurting.
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Post by Peebag on Feb 20, 2015 13:53:37 GMT -5
YES! FARTS! LSL...what a wonderful partner you are, he's lucky to have you. All this BS we talk about crazy bitches...you are what a real woman looks like. I hope things improve. Its the hardest things when a love one is hurting. Ditto on what the ffdousche says! |
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Post by Trades on Feb 20, 2015 16:05:32 GMT -5
an update: Wow, I don't know where to begin. My husband has been home from the hospital since Saturday and I am truly exhausted and he's not better yet. He is recovering in some respects though still on IV nutrition and clear fluids only. But he has had some complications, and I'm being more of a nurse than I expected. Guess it's good that I work from home, so I can change his IV bag twice a day (a multi-step procedure in itself), give him meds, bring him broth, talk to a zillion medical people on the phone, let the home nurse in, and so on. I knew I would have to take him to doctor's appts, but all this other stuff ... if my boss knew how much time I have to leave my desk, especially when trying to start up a new project ... But I shouldn't complain, since he's the one suffering. He started being in a lot of pain after he got home, which they finally diagnosed as an unexpected infection, and is now on antibiotics. Plus the original condition that sent him to the hospital flared up again. It did resolve itself after a day, which is good, but it was a scary day and night for us. Unfortunately, the first-surgery doctor yesterday said it could happen again. So it may be something he has to live with, poor guy. One piece of good news, he has made several small farts. Not that you all really needed to know that, ha, ha. But it does mean that something good is starting to happen. The second-surgery doctor did say possibly 8 to 12 weeks for the obstruction to clear completely or he would do more surgery. So we still have a long road ahead, but any action that avoids another surgery is good action. Thanks, everyone, for all the good wishes and, of course, all the generous donations! This board has been a life-saver for me. I haven't had much time to post on here or do anything resembling a real life, but I check in on the site when I get a chance. You all and this site are the best!!!!! Glad to hear he is improving and has such an amazing wife. Do you have any single sisters? |
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Post by Trades on Feb 20, 2015 16:06:04 GMT -5
YES! FARTS! LSL...what a wonderful partner you are, he's lucky to have you. All this BS we talk about crazy bitches... you are what a real woman looks like.I hope things improve. Its the hardest things when a love one is hurting. Without pics how can you know?!?!? |
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Post by leftturn3 on Feb 21, 2015 8:25:05 GMT -5
an update: Wow, I don't know where to begin. My husband has been home from the hospital since Saturday and I am truly exhausted and he's not better yet. He is recovering in some respects though still on IV nutrition and clear fluids only. But he has had some complications, and I'm being more of a nurse than I expected. Guess it's good that I work from home, so I can change his IV bag twice a day (a multi-step procedure in itself), give him meds, bring him broth, talk to a zillion medical people on the phone, let the home nurse in, and so on. I knew I would have to take him to doctor's appts, but all this other stuff ... if my boss knew how much time I have to leave my desk, especially when trying to start up a new project ... But I shouldn't complain, since he's the one suffering. He started being in a lot of pain after he got home, which they finally diagnosed as an unexpected infection, and is now on antibiotics. Plus the original condition that sent him to the hospital flared up again. It did resolve itself after a day, which is good, but it was a scary day and night for us. Unfortunately, the first-surgery doctor yesterday said it could happen again. So it may be something he has to live with, poor guy. One piece of good news, he has made several small farts. Not that you all really needed to know that, ha, ha. But it does mean that something good is starting to happen. The second-surgery doctor did say possibly 8 to 12 weeks for the obstruction to clear completely or he would do more surgery. So we still have a long road ahead, but any action that avoids another surgery is good action. Thanks, everyone, for all the good wishes and, of course, all the generous donations! This board has been a life-saver for me. I haven't had much time to post on here or do anything resembling a real life, but I check in on the site when I get a chance. You all and this site are the best!!!!! Glad to hear that things are progressing inthe right direction, however slowely they are, at least in the right direction. You just keep staying strong and remember, every day, when your husband is asleep and comfortable, fuck work and everything else, go take 15, 30 if just 10 min to yourself, just you, bath with a glass of wine, out back with some fresh air, something, just clear your head and wind down. You have to decompress and clear your head. Wishing you and the Mr LS a great weekend. |
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Post by LoneStarLady on Feb 23, 2015 9:05:03 GMT -5
YES! FARTS! LSL...what a wonderful partner you are, he's lucky to have you. All this BS we talk about crazy bitches...you are what a real woman looks like. I hope things improve. Its the hardest things when a love one is hurting. Ditto on what the ffdousche says! Glad to hear he is improving and has such an amazing wife. Do you have any single sisters? Glad to hear that things are progressing inthe right direction, however slowely they are, at least in the right direction. You just keep staying strong and remember, every day, when your husband is asleep and comfortable, fuck work and everything else, go take 15, 30 if just 10 min to yourself, just you, bath with a glass of wine, out back with some fresh air, something, just clear your head and wind down. You have to decompress and clear your head. Wishing you and the Mr LS a great weekend. Thanks, guys! I really appreciate your thoughts! I do try to be a good wife but I admit, it's pretty hard to get through some of these days. I agree, it's tough watching a loved one suffer. He was healthy since college, never needed to see a doctor, and then out of the blue, he got sick seven years ago; thought it was a cold/flu but turned into something worse. We've been dealing with that serious medical condition since then, while the doctors try to find a cure. But that's on hold while we deal with these latest problems and surgeries which are unrelated to his other illness. Sometimes it feels like a ton of bricks are on our shoulders. But we'll get through it, one day at a time. Monday morning thought: Just because you've "never been sick" or "never had tooth problems" doesn't mean something can't happen. We're living proof that that on any given day, BAM, life is not the same! So please enjoy every day you're healthy, because when you're not, it really sucks. We did have a nice weekend, though. I sat in bed with him watching the combine. We did NOT watch the Oscars.  |
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Post by Raoul Duke on Feb 23, 2015 9:29:23 GMT -5
Great news LSL.
and +1 on the "it only happens to other people". Never know when life will throw a fastball at your head.I'm sure a lot of people here can relate to that.
Good luck.
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Post by carlton on Feb 23, 2015 11:43:23 GMT -5
God bless.
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