The time has come

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My dad will die very soon. Things are progressing fast. After an amazing recovery back just before Christmas, a month ago things started to get very bad. My sister just sent this text a bit ago.

I talked to the doctor and the nurse. His lungs are filled with fluid, he has a bladder infection and white blood cells (sign if infection), low on potassium so his heart is working very hard. The nurse says he’ll get me a recliner and recommends that I stay (even though the doctor said I could go) because they are short staffed and the waiting room is full. The wards are full too. They will start him on IV antibiotics and he’ll be admitted sometime. CT brain scan now

My dad is 90 and has lived a healthy and good life. He’s an amazing and caring father and husband to my mom. He has been praying to die soon this last month. I hope his prayers are answered. I don’t want him suffering anymore. :pensive:

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Lost my father also, was very hard to lose both parents. Wishing you good luck. And be sure to take care of yourself and ask for help when you need it.

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Sorry to hear this is happening to you

I hope he’s comfortable and in good care

Sending good vibes

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oh fatmama, I am so sorry…I wondered where you’ve been…sad. sorry your dad is so sick.

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Hugs to you! It can be so hard to let go.

:heart:

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That is how we viewed it when my grandparents died, but I don’t think either my mother or my father were at peace when they died. There were issues.

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I’m so sorry. I really feel for you. I’m not ready for that to come someday. I’m so sorry you’re losing him. Hang in there. I hope you find some comfort to help you get through this

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((( Hugs ))) @FatMama

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Today they found lesions in his brain and lungs. He will be going into palliative care

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I hope if there’s pain he gets relief. Usually, palliative care includes pain management

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Sorry to hear. Hang in there. :sauropod::sauropod::sauropod:

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Hugs))) @FatMama
I know what you are going through

I said goodbye to my Mom in 2019

God bless

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I’m sorry to hear that Fatmama
Hope you and the family will manage throughout this period
:hugs:

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I am sorry about that. Your father seems like a kind person, I hope you feel better.

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Sorry you’re going through this @FatMama

:smiling_face_with_tear:

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So sorry for you and yours. Much peace.

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I just lost my dad in August. To Covid though. Sorry you are going through this. It’s tough. The palliative care team was great though. We asked a lot of questions. They were very supportive.

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sorry for your loss and having to to deal with the drawn out slow illness

when my dad died it was a long last month

we put him in hospice care but me and my brother were with him as much as possible cause he was scared of dyeing

remember to grieve you are losing his life as he is

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I’m so sorry @FatMama. I hope that they are able to keep your father comfortable. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent. Take care of yourself and ask for help if you need it.

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