Dear Friends, I am sorry to say that my son, Jim, passed away last week. We had Hospice on board and they were just wonderful. All of this happened so suddenly. We are still in shock. Thanks to all...
Hello to all. Sure could use some more support. My son Jim was in the hospital for a week and came home this past Monday under the care and support of Hospice. His liver is shutting down. Monday and...
Wheredidigo, Thanks for the response. Yes, I have noticed that the oxycodone causes my son to be more active and I have no problem with that. He's quite fun when he is up and around more often. How...
Hi Everyone, The pickle and lemon phase has moved on for Jim. The good week ended with a bang. Now he is jaundice. Called the docs office three times on Monday. No call back. But strangely enough,...
Hi everyone. I have been wandering all over the place reading and learning from each of you. I have no idea how I get to these sites or worse how to get back again. My heart goes out to each of you....
Hi Butterflythree, Well, Jim's good week has ended. He started looking jaundice yesterday and now he is showing signs of ascites. Like you, I don't know why we had a good week but it was wonderful....
Hi Everyone, I'm relatively new to this wonderful source of information and support. You are all so helpful and wonderful. I have been on a roller coaster ride with my son since 1999. He almost bled...
Hi Butterflythree, We must be on the same wave length. Just this morning I was telling Jim that I wish we knew what we were doing "right" because he has had a full five days of feeling almost normal....
Hi to all. I am new to this site but not new to the ups and downs of dealing with the medical profession. My son was almost dead from a bleed in 1999. He was told he would not live for more than two...
Thank you Pink Grandma. I'll be sure to remind Jim about the pickles and lemons. Every little bit of information makes our days that much better. Just wish I knew why he has the cravings. Is there...
Hi everyone and thank you so much for your support and help. There has been a major change here. Jim is now willing to stay here. Yaaay. He has had two good days in a row. He is thinking clearly and...
Hi Shelly, Thank you so much for the encouraging response. You have no idea what a relief it is for me to have people to talk with about my son's situation. I do read all that I can regarding his...
Just found this site and already I'm feeling better. We live in a small rural community with little in the way of support groups or good medical providers. I have been caring for my son, age, 46, who...