Author Topic: The Dangers of Hospice (Read 5986 times)

MyrnaM · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2012, 09:48:17 PM »

I don't know what to think about all this: My husband lost his appitite for eating and was losing weight quickly, he just would not eat. I complained about this to Hospice, and they sent me a prescription for Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension, a medicine that is very expensive, yet paid for by Hospice. This drug has given my husband an appitite and he has stopped losing weight. He now eats 3 meals per day, plus snacks and drinks Ensure that Hospice send me FREE. A case of Ensure every other week.

I believe my husband would have died 3 weeks ago when he was not eating, yet today he looks forward to his meals. In fact just today he told me he wanted a hamburger from Carl Jr. so I went out and got him one, of which he ate.

My husband IS dying and the doctor only gave him months to live, less than a year he said, that was 4 months ago, he is still dying, and I can see he is growing weak, but not from starving, thanks to the drug Megestrol.

I am not going to defend Hospice, and only posting my experience with them, of which I will continue to let you all know.

btw, Hospice doesn't really care for my husband I do it!, they just guide me. I will certainly pay extra attention to what they do, and say in the future.

I will say this, I am more afraid to send him to the hospital, where I will not have any control over what they give him there.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:08:02 PM »

Dear Myrna,

We need to be wary of all people involved in health care today. If they are not doing harm, but doing good, then there is nothing to object to. However, do remain wary.

Loriann · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:36:52 PM »

Quote from: MyrnaM

I don't know what to think about all this: My husband lost his appitite for eating and was losing weight quickly, he just would not eat. I complained about this to Hospice, and they sent me a prescription for Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension, a medicine that is very expensive, yet paid for by Hospice. This drug has given my husband an appitite and he has stopped losing weight. He now eats 3 meals per day, plus snacks and drinks Ensure that Hospice send me FREE. A case of Ensure every other week.

I believe my husband would have died 3 weeks ago when he was not eating, yet today he looks forward to his meals. In fact just today he told me he wanted a hamburger from Carl Jr. so I went out and got him one, of which he ate.

My husband IS dying and the doctor only gave him months to live, less than a year he said, that was 4 months ago, he is still dying, and I can see he is growing weak, but not from starving, thanks to the drug Megestrol.

I am not going to defend Hospice, and only posting my experience with them, of which I will continue to let you all know.

btw, Hospice doesn't really care for my husband I do it!, they just guide me. I will certainly pay extra attention to what they do, and say in the future.

I will say this, I am more afraid to send him to the hospital, where I will not have any control over what they give him there.

Bless his heart that he had an appetite. The simplest victories are so sweet!! Hang in there Myrna...been in your shoes and know you are loving your mission, and very very tired. God bless you! Know that you are in my prayers.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:40:06 PM »

Myrna, sending love to your home!!!

Are the kids there for school? Are you doing everything?

Elizabeth · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:43:56 PM »

Quote from: MyrnaM

I will say this, I am more afraid to send him to the hospital, where I will not have any control over what they give him there.

100% agree! Also, they won't have all of the blessed holy objects and holy water, etc. that your home will have.