ShellyRenee
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Mom was diagnosed at the end of May and her doctor is recommending Hospice to come in. Mainly for the "suction device". From what I understand this is to suck out the secretions when she is choking. She told me tonight she REALLY don't want to do this. I think (key word: think) she is afraid to stick anything in her throat. I tried to reassure her that by doing this it would get better (more comfortable) w/ practice. Any advice on this "suction device"?
Tonight we went out to dinner, early because less of a crowd (for her), after her meal she treated herself to an after dinner drink which turned out to be a disaster. Not for me but her. She took one sip and instantly a coughing spell started and out came the sip. She was very embarrassed but all she said was "lets go". We respected her and left. There was no one who witnessed this but us and that was enough for her. The dinner club we went to my parents are well known but no one will talk about "whats wrong". They must be scared and she is not about to discuss this. As we were leaving dad spoke with the waitress, I'm sure he was probally telling her real quick "whats wrong". I seen the look on the waitress' face as OH NO. My dad will fill her in I'm sure. These people all care about her but I think she looks at this as being embarrassing.
Hospice will be out tomorrow morning, any heads up or questions anyone can think of would be greatly apperciated.
Take care and thank you all for being OUT THERE
Tonight we went out to dinner, early because less of a crowd (for her), after her meal she treated herself to an after dinner drink which turned out to be a disaster. Not for me but her. She took one sip and instantly a coughing spell started and out came the sip. She was very embarrassed but all she said was "lets go". We respected her and left. There was no one who witnessed this but us and that was enough for her. The dinner club we went to my parents are well known but no one will talk about "whats wrong". They must be scared and she is not about to discuss this. As we were leaving dad spoke with the waitress, I'm sure he was probally telling her real quick "whats wrong". I seen the look on the waitress' face as OH NO. My dad will fill her in I'm sure. These people all care about her but I think she looks at this as being embarrassing.
Hospice will be out tomorrow morning, any heads up or questions anyone can think of would be greatly apperciated.
Take care and thank you all for being OUT THERE