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BigV · 07-09-2009, 11:53 AM

An update:

M had a doctor's appointment yesterday. It was very grim. The doctor prefaced his remarks by saying it was going to be an unpleasant conversation, and gave people the chance to leave the room. No one did. He was right.

M has been in a wheelchair for a couple months now, but her breathing is no longer strong enough for the CPAP machine to help her, so a trache tube has been suggested. Likewise, her swallowing ability is very weak so a feeding tube has also been suggested. Darkest of all, the doctor said a decision on these items, and hospice care needed to be made this week. Hospice care?!? ffs.

Tink's taking tomorrow off to go to see M, just hang out, a little sister time. I've asked Tink to send along my love. I'll forward all your support and best wishes in the same psychic package.

07-09-2009, 11:53 AM	#19
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	An update: M had a doctor's appointment yesterday. It was very grim. The doctor prefaced his remarks by saying it was going to be an unpleasant conversation, and gave people the chance to leave the room. No one did. He was right. M has been in a wheelchair for a couple months now, but her breathing is no longer strong enough for the CPAP machine to help her, so a trache tube has been suggested. Likewise, her swallowing ability is very weak so a feeding tube has also been suggested. Darkest of all, the doctor said a decision on these items, and hospice care needed to be made this week. Hospice care?!? ffs. Tink's taking tomorrow off to go to see M, just hang out, a little sister time. I've asked Tink to send along my love. I'll forward all your support and best wishes in the same psychic package. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.