Please say a prayer or positive thoughts for my DH

[horsnaround]

Sending many hugs and prayers was hoping to here he started eating. I too think of you often Take care of yourself I know that is easier said then done

[kjc]

Sending prayers and healing thoughts and energy....

[jnsdrexler02]

God Bless you Patti and Ken. I pray that you find some comfort soon. You have both been through way too much already!

[Patti]

Thanks. Ken is still not eating. I am going to try and take care of him myself because I'm just not ready to call in Hospice. Prayers are so needed.

[Lil Sis]

I too think you all the time and send prayers.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Patti

Thanks. Ken is still not eating. I am going to try and take care of him myself because I'm just not ready to call in Hospice. Prayers are so needed.

Patti, I can honestly tell you that Hospice would be a great resource for you. It will also enable you to get a little time to your self. Hospice does not always mean the time is here. Many people use them for the support they can provide. They can be wonderful and provide the service at home. They can also be canceled at any time as well.
Just know that you and Ken have remained in my prayers.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by Patti

Thanks. Ken is still not eating. I am going to try and take care of him myself because I'm just not ready to call in Hospice. Prayers are so needed.

Patti, forgive me - I know you've probably already explained in a previous post, but why will the doctor not put in a feeding tube? Is it because Ken is too weak to have the procedure?

You have prayers and love coming your way. Please remember to take care of yourself as best you can.

Hugs,
Bonny

[roseslevi]

Patti praying for you and Ken. You are both on my mind everyday.

[Sammy Mommy]

Sending prayers and loving thoughts to you and Ken.

[mugwee1]

Patti still praying for you and Ken. Is He Taking his Marisol? that helped my sister eating something But she still had day's she would not eat.Does he have a port in his vein's that way he would not to swallow his med's. It was a lot easier doing liquid med's for pain and nausea, and the other med's throught the port then them having to swallow pills. We found to if we just brought her something to eat instead of asking her if she wanted anything. that she would possbly eat a little. popsicles he may suck on some, and that may help with his deydration, any little thing help's. I have you in my heart I know where you are coming from. Try to get some rest hug's to you.
Anne,

[enchilila]

Originally Posted by TxVicki

Patti, I can honestly tell you that Hospice would be a great resource for you. It will also enable you to get a little time to your self. Hospice does not always mean the time is here. Many people use them for the support they can provide. They can be wonderful and provide the service at home. They can also be canceled at any time as well.
Just know that you and Ken have remained in my prayers.

Patti, you and Ken are in my prayers. God bless you both. Hospice took care of my mother for over a year at two different times during her illness. When they cancelled her the first time, I felt so lost without them. They were a great help to me and my mother and a great support system. They never interfered with anything that I wanted to do for my mother. I continued to take care of her and they just monitored me and were there to help if me or my mom needed them. They could get the medications mom needed much more quickly than I ever could have. I never had to take my mother out of the house once to be seen by anyone because Hospice was there for all of that. I just wanted you to know this for when you decide it is time for Hospice to be in your home. God bless you both.

[Maximo]

Patti, I am so sorry to hear that Ken is not eating. You both are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Praying for strength and comfort for both of you.

[AbbysMom08]

Patti,

Please know that the both of you remain in my prayers daily.
I really wish there was something more I could do.

[kjc]

Sending prayers.... old school but what about a naso-gastric feeding tube? Through the nose into the tummy... no surgery involved...?

[yorkietalkjilly]

I agree that hospice is a wonderful resource for so many areas of help & support, both for Ken & for you. They have some of the most wonderful & caring individuals working in hospice care that often become like family to their patients. The resources they can bring to bear & the clout they have are unexpected to some of us and greatly appreciated to a family that is worn down with trying to cope with so much during such terrible times. You can dismiss them anytime if you are not pleased. You two are always in my prayers & thoughts.