I bet that was rather shocking to hear from him.
They should be giving him fluids!!!!!
He is asking for them for crying out loud!!!!!
anyway
you are being a good friend to him and I am sorry that he is on isolation that makes it tough for you both.
bizi

Barb

There is more than one reason Doug is hanging in there.

He is also hanging in there because he has a group of you that come to see him. And are there for him regularly.

But for the most. He is hanging in there because of you. So know that
you are doing something good.

Keep it up.

Donna

I am glad Doug called BF, I just wish they would give him fluids, he has to be getting something more then just morphine in that IV or well, he won't do well, he deserves the chance to enjoy his last days, why can't the man enjoy a propel or have a soda? I wouldn't deny him a thing...I hope his staph infection goes away soon.

BF, Like I said on the phone the fella has more lives then a cat!
I think his will to live and not go yet has a lot to do with his not wanting to leave after having someone that cares about him too. If he were sad and lonely he would have no will. Because of his Aunt, Uncle, dad and brother and you he is staying here a while yet.

Did they ever diagx a problem why he could not breath,. I wondered if he had an infection.
Man why don't they let him drink...even if a DNR they don;t have to let the thrist to death! LOL, what apicture if he walked out to the nurses station, I know he would not be able to walk right now, but what if he could?LOL
di

I too don't understand why he cannot have any fluids. That's awful.

I don't think water would hurt at all.

Let us know what the Dr says......................

Hugs, Nikko

Doug cannot have fluids because he'll throw it up. He'll be going to a nursing home about 30 miles from here.

befuddled2

HI BF.....You are such an amazing lady! Doug is so lucky to have you in his life.Hugs to you from me!

((((((Barbara)))))),

Man, Doug sure is having a hard time, isn't he

You mentioned the other day that he liked Propel fitness water. I'm wondering if they could give him ice made out of Propel. When my Mom was in the hospital and there were times that she couldn't have water because of drugs or testing, they let her have ice chips. Also, nearer the end when she just didn't have the energy or the desire to drink or eat anything, ice chips helped soothe her mouth and her throat.

If you wanted to, you might want to check and see if you could bring some ice chips made out of Propel for him when you visit.

30 miles away in a nursing home -- that's gonna make your visiting more difficult, I imagine. My advice would be don't try to visit every day, but, do tell him when you'll back again and keep your word. You could see him every 3 or 4 days, as long as he knew when you were coming back again.

I've been working on my store and I've had to move all my little pictures because the free service that I had for my pictures is discontinuing. I haven't been on the forums as much in the past few days as I usually am.

I hope you're well and taking good care of yourself.

Even though I haven't been around as much, you're still in my heart and in my prayers -- you and your friend. BIG HUGS.

Barb