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Maddog wrote:

Thanks folks.

It's not looking good though. She's just too weak from everything else she has fought before catching Covid in the hospital.


I can't visit her yet. I think I can when it's down to the very end.

I did have a nurse friend "gown up" today and go in her room and the 3 of us faced time for a few minutes.

She is barely conscious at this point and not eating.

Waiting on a call from the nurse in charge right now.

 My thoughts are with you, it's a rotten time in life when a parent is so poorly. 

 

 



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Just want to add to this & say I’m saddened by the news of your Mom, Dawg.

Thoughts are with you & your family during what must be a very distressing time for you all.



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Maddog wrote:

Thanks folks.

It's not looking good though. She's just too weak from everything else she has fought before catching Covid in the hospital.


I can't visit her yet. I think I can when it's down to the very end.

I did have a nurse friend "gown up" today and go in her room and the 3 of us faced time for a few minutes.

She is barely conscious at this point and not eating.

Waiting on a call from the nurse in charge right now.

Sad times.  Stay strong.



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My thoughts are with your Mam MD.

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Thanks. Apparently she is still asymptomatic in terms of the Covid. She aspirated the other night, but that had nothing to do with Covid. They gave her a lot of oxygen and she recovered from that problem. She is still very week and not eating. And of course none of us can go see her. A nurse friend of mine went in there today to visit, FaceTime and try to feed her. She perked up when she saw our faces and heard our voices. She tried to speak but really couldn't.

In any event, she's not in pain, getting good care, and I'm taking it day by day. I'm the medical power of attorney so I may have to make a decision if she doesn't improve. But, outside of the doctor, who may get a punch in the fucking nose soon, all the medical folks I have visited with say leave her be for now. She's comfortable. She may regain some strength, or she may continue to slide.

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Maddog wrote:

Thanks. Apparently she is still asymptomatic in terms of the Covid. She aspirated the other night, but that had nothing to do with Covid. They gave her a lot of oxygen and she recovered from that problem. She is still very week and not eating. And of course none of us can go see her. A nurse friend of mine went in there today to visit, FaceTime and try to feed her. She perked up when she saw our faces and heard our voices. She tried to speak but really couldn't.

In any event, she's not in pain, getting good care, and I'm taking it day by day. I'm the medical power of attorney so I may have to make a decision if she doesn't improve. But, outside of the doctor, who may get a punch in the fucking nose soon, all the medical folks I have visited with say leave her be for now. She's comfortable. She may regain some strength, or she may continue to slide.

Well everyone on here will be hoping she makes a strong recovery.

What's with the doctor - is he being a right pain in the arse?



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Maddog wrote:

Thanks. Apparently she is still asymptomatic in terms of the Covid. She aspirated the other night, but that had nothing to do with Covid. They gave her a lot of oxygen and she recovered from that problem. She is still very week and not eating. And of course none of us can go see her. A nurse friend of mine went in there today to visit, FaceTime and try to feed her. She perked up when she saw our faces and heard our voices. She tried to speak but really couldn't.

In any event, she's not in pain, getting good care, and I'm taking it day by day. I'm the medical power of attorney so I may have to make a decision if she doesn't improve. But, outside of the doctor, who may get a punch in the fucking nose soon, all the medical folks I have visited with say leave her be for now. She's comfortable. She may regain some strength, or she may continue to slide.

Well everyone on here will be hoping she makes a strong recovery.

What's with the doctor - is he being a right pain in the arse?

 He wants to move her out to a group home that takes covid positive patients. He says shes fine. Then he says she may need hospice as shes fading fast. Now he says shes OK again.  

 

Long and short of it is he wants her out of the hospital. 

 

My sister, who is maybe the only human that scares me because she can be so mean, told him my mother caught Covid in your fucking hospital and you'll treat her there until she is good to go to a regular home.  10 days after the positive test.  



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You mentioned she perked up when seeing your faces and hearing your voices.   Maybe you could play tapes of your voices and tapes of her favorite songs.  Maybe you have old tapes of her speaking with the family. 



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Thanks. Apparently she is still asymptomatic in terms of the Covid. She aspirated the other night, but that had nothing to do with Covid. They gave her a lot of oxygen and she recovered from that problem. She is still very week and not eating. And of course none of us can go see her. A nurse friend of mine went in there today to visit, FaceTime and try to feed her. She perked up when she saw our faces and heard our voices. She tried to speak but really couldn't.

In any event, she's not in pain, getting good care, and I'm taking it day by day. I'm the medical power of attorney so I may have to make a decision if she doesn't improve. But, outside of the doctor, who may get a punch in the fucking nose soon, all the medical folks I have visited with say leave her be for now. She's comfortable. She may regain some strength, or she may continue to slide.

Well everyone on here will be hoping she makes a strong recovery.

What's with the doctor - is he being a right pain in the arse?

 He wants to move her out to a group home that takes covid positive patients. He says shes fine. Then he says she may need hospice as shes fading fast. Now he says shes OK again.  

 

Long and short of it is he wants her out of the hospital. 

 

My sister, who is maybe the only human that scares me because she can be so mean, told him my mother caught Covid in your fucking hospital and you'll treat her there until she is good to go to a regular home.  10 days after the positive test.  

Good for your sister for putting him straight. nod



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When my mum was in hospital near the end of her life, we were waiting for a specialised care home to take her...red tape was holding things up.
The hospital wanted to move my mum out to a holding care facility, which would have meant 2 moves in the last weeks of her life, I refused to allow them to release her.

I believe that was my right, not sure if the laws are the same where you are Maddog.

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You mentioned she perked up when seeing your faces and hearing your voices.   Maybe you could play tapes of your voices and tapes of her favorite songs.  Maybe you have old tapes of her speaking with the family. 

 That's a lovely idea, 



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Syl wrote:

When my mum was in hospital near the end of her life, we were waiting for a specialised care home to take her...red tape was holding things up.
The hospital wanted to move my mum out to a holding care facility, which would have meant 2 moves in the last weeks of her life, I refused to allow them to release her.

I believe that was my right, not sure if the laws are the same where you are Maddog.

 Good for you.    I think in cases like this the relatives know what's best.



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Yep. Sometimes I think Dr's, no matter how brilliant they are at their jobs, just don't see the human beings they are dealing with, they see a bed that can be used for the next person.
My mum lived to be 93 and she was lucky enough to hardly bother the NHS, I was damned if I was going to let them fob her off in the last weeks of her life.

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I would like to think I could go on the holiday I should Of had this year, but I fear it 

will be a long time before either of us will feel safe to venture too far. 



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Syl wrote:

When my mum was in hospital near the end of her life, we were waiting for a specialised care home to take her...red tape was holding things up.
The hospital wanted to move my mum out to a holding care facility, which would have meant 2 moves in the last weeks of her life, I refused to allow them to release her.

I believe that was my right, not sure if the laws are the same where you are Maddog.

 Yeah, I'm medical power of attorney and they cant move her against my will. I'm not opposed to the move in theory,  but I reviewed the places that will take a covid positive patient.  They are shit holes. Her permanent home which is very nice will take her 10 days after the positive test.  

 

Had she been in one of the temporary or rehabilitation places when she aspirated she would have died. 

 

That's why we want her in the hospital until she can move into a quality place.  



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Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:

When my mum was in hospital near the end of her life, we were waiting for a specialised care home to take her...red tape was holding things up.
The hospital wanted to move my mum out to a holding care facility, which would have meant 2 moves in the last weeks of her life, I refused to allow them to release her.

I believe that was my right, not sure if the laws are the same where you are Maddog.

 Yeah, I'm medical power of attorney and they cant move her against my will. I'm not opposed to the move in theory,  but I reviewed the places that will take a covid positive patient.  They are shit holes. Her permanent home which is very nice will take her 10 days after the positive test.  

 

Had she been in one of the temporary or rehabilitation places when she aspirated she would have died. 

 

That's why we want her in the hospital until she can move into a quality place.  

 I think you are dead right.

Your mum is safer in hospital till her permanent home is ready to take her back. She is far better off in familiar surroundings with people she knows.



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Sorry to hear about your Mom, Maddog. Wishing you guys well.

Yeah right call imo not to send her to a home that takes covid positive people.

The standard of care and treatment(as you mention) won't be as good as a Hospital. For that reason alone imo it's the best option.



-- Edited by JP on Saturday 14th of November 2020 05:46:20 PM

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Yesterday was not a good day.

I lost my mother last night, and my sense of taste and smell. So I'm dealing with her loss, while sitting in my truck, waiting for another Covid test.

Thanks for the good thoughts in regards to my mom. It's greatly appreciated.

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I'm so sorry for your loss Maddog.
Take care of yourself. x

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Sorry to hear about your loss, Maddog.
Look after yourself. And your family & friends.

We may not always be able to see family and friends in the way we would like right now. But they probably count more than ever before right now.



-- Edited by JP on Tuesday 17th of November 2020 06:56:08 PM

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