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In reply to the discussion: I am not dead yet. [View all]Warpy
(113,131 posts)25. I hope your locum realizes palliative care needs to be started early
You're not dead today. You probably won't be dead next week or next month. Maybe not next year. Palliative care means you won't want to be dead when/if it starts to get really hard. It doesn't mean anyone's writing you off, it means they'll keep you comfortable and with people to talk to about things friends and family can't bear to hear.
We're here and willing to listen and you get to be angry and complain. We get it.
But it aint over until it's over.
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I have been wondering how you are. The lung issue is scary, but the rest of it sounds like there is
Scrivener7
Dec 2023
#2
If it helps you for us to listen I am more than happy to do so. We want to help and feel helpless, so...
hlthe2b
Dec 2023
#3
That is the right attitude! I love you, muriel; you are an inspiration to us all.
brer cat
Dec 2023
#7
Thanks for the update Muriel. Sounds largely positive, but hopefully the fluid can be dealt with soon.
Evolve Dammit
Dec 2023
#36