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End of Life Issues

WinstonSmith4740

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14. I walked this path.

Reply to The_jackalope (Original post)

Wed Aug 2, 2017, 10:30 AM

Aug 2017

I am so sorry you're going through it. Hospice workers are angels on earth...they will really help you both through this difficult passage. My thoughts are with you. Message me if you want to vent.

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Hi, I'm actually GliderGuider, who posted below [View all] The_jackalope Aug 2017 OP

I'm so sorry. This sounds horrific. sweetroxie Aug 2017 #1

Hospice is looped in, and they're being helpful The_jackalope Aug 2017 #4

Best to die at home then in a cold hospital room kimbutgar Aug 2017 #17

I am asking the universe to ease your pain as well. FM123 Aug 2017 #2

Thank you. I'm doing OK right now, but the stress is going to torpedo me in a day or two. nt The_jackalope Aug 2017 #5

I am sorry for both your suffering........ samnsara Aug 2017 #3

That's what I wish for her as well. The_jackalope Aug 2017 #6

Prayers Hayduke Bomgarte Aug 2017 #7

Been wondering about you both . I know the background you have posted . Hope by now she is getting lunasun Aug 2017 #8

I am so sorry, GG - but I know when my late husband was so desperately ill (and did NOT want Leghorn21 Aug 2017 #9

That does work if you can't keep anything down, but best to start out slow ... mr_lebowski Aug 2017 #31

Oh my... cilla4progress Aug 2017 #10

Strength to you both, GG & T_j. appal_jack Aug 2017 #11

I'm so sorry to hear this radical noodle Aug 2017 #12

I am so sorry. LiberalLoner Aug 2017 #13

I walked this path. WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2017 #14

A rectal infusion of the drug might avoid vomiting. Read up and start with quarter dosage. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2017 #15

So deeply sorry volstork Aug 2017 #16

Om Mani Padme Hum WhiteTara Aug 2017 #18

Peace world wide wally Aug 2017 #19

That is so horrible Moral Compass Aug 2017 #20

May she cross easy, and may you find peace. nolabear Aug 2017 #21

Most of us will walk this path if not already HAB911 Aug 2017 #22

Really sorry to hear this. Ligyron Aug 2017 #23

My heartfelt sympathies to your spouse and you Plucketeer Aug 2017 #24

I'm so very sorry. If you have decent insurance that covers prescriptions, Aqtiq lollipops catbyte Aug 2017 #25

Very sorry to here this May she pass quickly and softly dbackjon Aug 2017 #26

My deepest sympathies and condolences to you both. Moostache Aug 2017 #27

heaven knows we liocked horns on occasion, but DonCoquixote Aug 2017 #28

GG, jack, Bodhi.... You will be ok. You will make it through. pangaia Aug 2017 #29

Ask for this Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #30

I am so sorry. Duppers Aug 2017 #32

I took her to emergency yesterday at 1:00 PM The_jackalope Aug 2017 #33

My heart is hurting for you both. babylonsister Aug 2017 #34

I spoke with the hospice coordinator yesterday, and I'll be talking to her again today. The_jackalope Aug 2017 #35