They're much appreciated, whether they're actually called prayers or not.
D. still sedated, although they were talking about trying to wake him. Whenever they reduced the sedation, he seems to "wake up with a vengeance" as one of the nurses put it, and try to move his arms. He managed to get the nasal tube (which he hated) out yesterday, which was Not What They Wanted ...
Prayers Piglet, for both of you.
Have you got an MP3 player and headphones he could have on while sedated? Something soothing like a Vierne Symphonie or two might help? Just a thought.
Prayers for you and D Piglet. The music idea seems a good one. My brother brought himself some noise cancelling headphones before his operation. Not sure how much he's been using them. He's also a musician, but a jazz bassist rather than an organist.
Shit Thunderbunk, that sucks. Thinking of your mum and the rest of your family - and the waiting.
I don't know how your system works, but is it possible for her to say she could be ready earlier if a last minute cancellation occurs? I do know that has happened here, but your system may differ.
Prayers Piglet, for both of you.
Have you got an MP3 player and headphones he could have on while sedated?
Funny you should mention that - someone suggested something like that earlier today. D. had a couple of strokes overnight, and they're going to try and wake him and monitor his reactions to see what the damage to his brain is.
Oh Piglet, prayers and cyber hugs for you both. Thunder bunk prayers of calm patience for you but hurried results for your Mom. Just love and care as always to all on this thread of hell. I must say if this is indeed hell it surely is filled with love and care.
@ThunderBank, prayers for your mum, and your whole family. @Piglet, you and D have been much in my thoughts and prayers. Hope today brings better news.
@Piglet lifting you and D in my prayers. @ThunderBunk I think if your Mum were really critical they would have had her in theatre earlier - at least I have seen that done here, though I know the NHS doesn't work quite the same way in every place. Saying she will take a cancellation, is often a good idea.
Have you a close lean-on friend handy? D is unaware but you need someone to pour you a drink, provide a shoulder, etc - now is not the time for a stiff upper lip.
This article from the Guardian sort of sums it all up; it is long but heartbreaking and very true. I have been given most of the drugs she mentions. The worst was adriamycin: It worked, but at great cost.
This article from the Guardian sort of sums it all up; it is long but heartbreaking and very true. I have been given most of the drugs she mentions. The worst was adriamycin: It worked, but at great cost.
Reading it, I thought of you. But a double mastectomy as outpatient - beyond belief.
Yes, at least I got to spend one night in hospital for that one! My original lumpectomy was outpatient, though. Insurance companies aren't in it to help people; they're in it to make money.
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D. still sedated, although they were talking about trying to wake him. Whenever they reduced the sedation, he seems to "wake up with a vengeance" as one of the nurses put it, and try to move his arms. He managed to get the nasal tube (which he hated) out yesterday, which was Not What They Wanted ...
I'm still very worried; he's really very ill.
Have you got an MP3 player and headphones he could have on while sedated? Something soothing like a Vierne Symphonie or two might help? Just a thought.
She does have breast cancer. Mastectomy scheduled for 28 October. The wait, O God, the wait.....
ETA she is 76 years old, which I know affects things but still.....
I don't know how your system works, but is it possible for her to say she could be ready earlier if a last minute cancellation occurs? I do know that has happened here, but your system may differ.
(((Thunderbunk and mum)))
Prayers ascending for all with this rotten disease.
Funny you should mention that - someone suggested something like that earlier today. D. had a couple of strokes overnight, and they're going to try and wake him and monitor his reactions to see what the damage to his brain is.
As if cancer didn't suck quite enough ...
(Piglet and D)
(Everyone else posting here)
@Piglet, you and D have been much in my thoughts and prayers. Hope today brings better news.
@ThunderBunk I think if your Mum were really critical they would have had her in theatre earlier - at least I have seen that done here, though I know the NHS doesn't work quite the same way in every place. Saying she will take a cancellation, is often a good idea.
Have you a close lean-on friend handy? D is unaware but you need someone to pour you a drink, provide a shoulder, etc - now is not the time for a stiff upper lip.
Things no better - they've taken him off the sedation but he's not responding to stimuli.
Waiting for advice from doctor.
ThunderBunk and mum
Rossweisse
Lord, in your mercy...
Damn you, cancer.
Reading it, I thought of you. But a double mastectomy as outpatient - beyond belief.
The stroke damaged the brain-stem; there was no hope of recovery and they took him off the ventilator and he died peacefully at 7:30 this evening.
Fucking cancer.
Prayers for you, and may he be welcomed and held in the live that nothing can overcome.