Update on my Dad

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Brooks803

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I haven't really made any updates for a while. Alot has been happening though. For the past month and a half Dad has had to go the ER 4-5 times for dehydration. We also found out that he has bad reactions to just about EVERY medication he's been on. Especially morphine and the anti-nausea medicine makes him well....nauseas. Since the cancer is in his throat he can't eat and has to use a feeding tube. The radiation treatments burn his throat inside and out so he can barely swallow....so the constant vomiting (just about all day every day for a month and a half). These last 3 weeks the only thing he wanted to do was quit treatments bc of how bad they are hurting. He stopped taking his pain meds bc they only made him worse. He's been going to his cancer center to get hydration 3 times a week and that's really been helping with the nausea and he's been in good spirits bc of this. Well, yesterday they told him that today was going to be his LAST day of treatment. They even gave him his radaition mask (he absolutely HATED this thing, he was going to burn it today but it started raining). So today he was in the best mood ever, he actually grabbed a jello cup and tried to eat it, lol. Then the phone rings :mad: The nurses made a BIG mistake and he is NOT done with treatments. It was like handing an 18yr old keys to a 69 Camaro only to sucker punch him, take the keys, and drive off. The look on his face was hard to bear. They even had the nurses triple check to make sure he was done, bc he thought he wasn't but they assured, reassured, and thrice assured! So we call his radation doctor and he was PO bigtime. He said he had just found out and pulled the nurse into his office and took care of that. Not sure how much longer he has, but he's down in the dumps now. We're almost there though. So thanks for all the support and prayers! Keep em coming.
 
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Jonathon,

Just give him a big hug and let him know how much you love him and regardless of how hard it gets that you will be there for him. Just like you have been.

God bless and take care my friend!
 
Jonathon, Thanks for the update .... I had been wondering. Just a little longer.... I wish I could make it go faster for him!
Take care!
 
Jonathon, Sorry about your dad, I lost my mother to cancer, so I know how you are feeling. I will Pray for you and your dad. I wish you and your dad all the best
Jallan
 
Jonathon, You know I'll be praying for your dad and your family. You might want to talk to the Doctors about putting your dad on the liquid marijuana. My mom started it about a month ago. she finished her treatments but the chemo turned her blood basically to water. She had no appetite, nausea, dehydration severe weakness and lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks. Since starting the medication, she has made a huge turn around. Eating us out of house and home, no more nausea, her strength has increased greatly and she is doing very well. She's even been yard saleing the past few weekends. The medicine doesn't get her stoned, it just takes care of most all the side effects.
 
I did not know this Jonathan. You, your Dad and family are in my prayers for comfort, healing, and guidance. I have been in your place also so I truly empathize with you.
 
Jonathon, I hope this doesn't make things worse, but reading this just breaks my heart. To know that your dad is in pain and there is nothing you can do about it has to be very difficult. My prayers are going to your dad and the rest of your family! Stay strong my brotha!
 
So sorry he has to go through that. My grandfather had stuff like that going nonstop until he signed up for Hospice and rode out the last 2 or 3 years. Hang in there. All problems are temporary.
 
I lost my Dad last August. It is so hard to watch them go. Hang in there and never forget the moments that you still have together.
 
Jonathon, take to heart what Redd sent. My Mother went through the whole mess years back without any help. The medical MJ definitely does help. Our prayers are still with you and your entire family.
Charles
 
Jonathon: I know what you are going through.I lost my mom a couple years back to cancer.I refused to put her in a home so we kept her here and took care of her.I was fortunate enough to be able to stay home and take care of her and it was very hard to watch her ups and downs.But with GODS help and a lot of prayer we made it through it.Now she is in a better place with no more pain!!!
you,your Dad,and the rest of your family will be in our prayers'
God bless and watch over you!!
JIM
 
Sorry to hear about your dad. My father past away in 1977 to cancer ( I was 16). I don;t get to see my mom much since I moved to VA from Ohio. I try to talk to her whenever I can, but I think she is getting dimensa or alzhimers she forgets our conversations.
Didn't mean to rattle on just enjoy the time you have together and cherish the memories. If you have any kids/grandkids make sure they get to see him (if possible), so they will be able to remember him also.
 
Sorry to hear about your Dad. You should ask his MD about using liquid THC(marijuana) for the nausea. I care for many patients who this medication has made the difference between misery and comfort. It is a great anti-nausea med and it does help with other side effects of chemo and radiation. My mother had side effects similar to your Dad and it worked wonders.
Take care and remember to take time to just hang out with your Dad.
 
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