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Scout going into hospice
« on: November 12, 2019, 03:47:04 PM »
After 12 years of battling cancer and kidney failure, too many other things have started going wrong. I continue to build up fluid in my abdomen, even with medication my blood pressure stays in the toilet and my stomach and intestines are in constant pain preventing me from eating. I have no fight left in me. I am going to home hospice care. Robert will keep you updated.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2019, 03:50:49 PM »
I'm at a loss for words, I'm hoping for a miracle.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2019, 04:06:51 PM »
Quote from: charby on November 12, 2019, 03:50:49 PM
I'm at a loss for words, I'm hoping for a miracle.

I 2nd this
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2019, 04:08:45 PM »
So sorry, Scout. That just sucks. We'll be praying for you and your family.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2019, 04:09:00 PM »
My prayers are with you Scout.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2019, 04:12:25 PM »
Very sorry to hear this.  I second the miracle hopes.

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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2019, 04:12:40 PM »
I also don't know what to say, other than "hope". My thoughts and prayers are with you Dave.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2019, 04:12:48 PM »
Damn, Scout.

I'm sorry to hear that.  I hope you have one more trick up your sleeve.  If you don't, please know that you've made APS and the world a great place to be.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2019, 04:13:37 PM »
I have no words.  You're one of the bravest men I know.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2019, 04:19:11 PM »
Quote from: Fly320s on November 12, 2019, 04:12:48 PM
 If you don't, please know that you've made APS and the world a great place to be.

Indeed.  I consider myself fortunate to have made Dave's acquaintance in not just APS, but the real world as well.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2019, 04:24:02 PM »
Quote from: Ben on November 12, 2019, 04:19:11 PM
I consider myself fortunate to have made Dave's acquaintance in not just APS, but the real world as well.

Same
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2019, 04:29:32 PM »
Quote from: Ben on November 12, 2019, 04:19:11 PM
Indeed.  I consider myself fortunate to have made Dave's acquaintance in not just APS, but the real world as well.
Me too.

Dave, if you're up to a visitor at some point and I can swing the trip I'd love to stop by.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2019, 04:47:08 PM »
I am very happy to have met you, the wit and strength you faced a fight against fantastic odds certainly helped me with rough times of my own.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2019, 05:11:53 PM »
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2019, 05:50:55 PM »
So very sorry to hear this, Dave.  I very much hope and pray for a miracle.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2019, 05:55:19 PM »
We're here for you, Buddy, even if it's just a sympathetic ear (keyboard?). We'll keep the prayers coming and our fingers crossed for the aforementioned Miracle. In the meantime, you've done all you can. Let those folks keep you comfortable and don't hesitate to give 'em the famous Scout stinkeye every now and again.

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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #16 on: November 12, 2019, 06:03:39 PM »
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #17 on: November 12, 2019, 06:06:15 PM »
No words.  You're in our prayers.

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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #18 on: November 12, 2019, 06:13:29 PM »
Indeed, no words.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #19 on: November 12, 2019, 06:26:54 PM »
Prayers sent for you and yours.

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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2019, 06:32:28 PM »
Dammit...
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #21 on: November 12, 2019, 06:58:56 PM »
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2019, 07:01:07 PM »
I am speechless.  My prayers to you and your family.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2019, 07:17:09 PM »
I will miss you.
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Re: Scout going into hospice
« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2019, 07:50:02 PM »
Stay strong. Remember that you can go on and off hospice as many times as need be.  It is not unknown that after a while on hospice and are feeling better, patients decide to go off hospice and resume treatment.  Also be aware that palliative care is also an option to hospice.  PM me if you have any questions.
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