Square Wheels Posted September 3, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2014 My friend with brain cancer is now non-responsive. She hasn't responded in a few days and we don't expect her to. I am going to say goodbye to her after work. This will be the last time I see her alive. I suspect she will live a few more days, possibly a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted September 3, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2014 prayers for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted September 3, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 3, 2014 I'm sorry she's going through that - sounds like she will be at peace soon. I'd like to think she'd hear you if you spoke to her. I don't envy you that visit - hang in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted September 3, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 3, 2014 I have been there and done that. It is hard but so worthwhile. Peace and strength to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted September 3, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2014 prayers for all. ^This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted September 3, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2014 Sorry.Last time you said that you didn't think you'd get to see her before she left this world. At least you will get a chance it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted September 3, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 3, 2014 My prayers, SW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted September 3, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 3, 2014 Yes, it's sad like that sometimes. {{hugs}} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted September 3, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 3, 2014 Well this just sucks. Sorry man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks all. It was a nice visit, I'm happy I got to say goodbye. Her DNR is very clear and includes no food, water or IVs while she is unconscious. She's had nothing since Saturday night. It will only be a short time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted September 3, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 3, 2014 Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted September 4, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 4, 2014 Sorry you have to go through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted September 4, 2014 Today I am at peace. Yesterday I was nervous all day about seeing her, I almost made the mistake of bailing out. She was as I expected. She isn't responding, but I believe she can hear me. She has no life support at all, including food and water. She's been this way since Sunday morning. She will go soon, this makes me happy. There is only so much suffering any person can handle, and she's had more than her share. Today I am weepy, but happy this will end for her and her husband soon. Thank you all again for listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 4, 2014 Share #14 Posted September 4, 2014 My condolences. She was young. Sad scenario, but I am glad you got to feel better about the situation. You did everything you could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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