Douglas

[chrissie57]

Have only just seen this - condolences to Terry's family and friends. Terry always seemed an integral part of this forum and he will be sorely missed....

[chrissie57]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts.

[chrissie57]

Thank you all on this forum for your help and support. Sadly, Douglas died this morning at 9.30. In the end, it was very quick and very peaceful, he effectively...

[chrissie57]

Thanks, everyone
Douglas seems to be getting weaker by the day. It is really hard for him to communicate in any way now yet I believe his mind...

[chrissie57]

So glad Monday is over.

Sorry, Ellie, should have made it clear that he is under the care of a palliative team. The Doctor concerned with...

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Doctor has been - said the main thing is to keep Doug comfortable and try and ensure he is not in pain. The district nurses will administer any drugs...

[chrissie57]

Hello, sorry I went missing again but I ended up staying at the hospital with Doug.
He was discharged on Friday on an end of life plan, as it turned...

[chrissie57]

Hi, Ellie
Yes they will x ray him. Although he is on the medical ward the vent team are involved so he is in good hands really. Despite everything...

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Douglas' oxygen levels have dropped and they don't seem to know why. Doctor says it will be treated as an aspiration problem. They are trying to stabilise...

[chrissie57]

Thank you, Ellie��

[chrissie57]

Ellie, I think you are a wonderful wordsmith.
Oddly, Douglas has taken every prognosis literally, even though this was about the third one he has...

[chrissie57]

Very sad news, please accept my condolences on your loss. Your love and respect for your mother shine through every word of your post and I am sure she...

[chrissie57]

Hi, everyone
I am with Douglas now. He is trying to sleep but nurses have had to sort him out twice in half an hour.
I am now unclear as...

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Despite agreeing to be admitted to hospital, Douglas is refusing food and medication

[chrissie57]

Hi, Ellie
X ray showed a mass on one side. Doctor said something like she would see what the surgeons said which Doug has taken to mean he might...