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@meggotty Thank you for sharing the approach that your husband is taking. As we share experiences, we really do learn from each other. Teresa
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@angiede2001 If you go up to the search icon (it looks like a magnifying glass) and type in "nellie" you will see several references to Nellie you will probably find the right person there. Thanks for checking in with us and giving us an update. How is your husband doing? Teresa
About the same...just sluggish and sleepy
@angiede2001 Sorry to hear that. Best wishes to you as you care for him and yourself! Teresa
Hi Angie @angiede2001
I've been thinking about you and since we haven't heard from you in a while, I was wondering how your husband is doing. Any changes in his symptoms or his willingness to try dialysis or any other type of treatment?
Teresa
Nope. I buy low salt spaghetti sauce, and he salts the water 🙂 Kindof how it is going. He has the right I guess to just live out his life as he pleases. I make some kidney friendly recipes, and I figure some of that is better than none. He can't speak more than 1 or 2 words at a time after climbing stairs..that is new. Thank you for checking on me. He is going 6 mo without an appointment to see the dr. coz he didn't get his lab work done...got me a pt in denial here. Thank you for checking up on us. We'll just keep him as long as God lets us:)
Hi Angie @angiede2001
I'm sorry to hear that your husband's symptoms are getting worse, however, I suppose it is to be expected since he is not following a treatment plan that has been recommend.
It sounds like you have developed a realistic attitude to his unwillingness to help himself and that is a good thing for your peace of mind. We can't expect to change anyone but ourselves and to think otherwise would be counterproductive at this time.
Please keep in touch with us and let us know how you are doing.
Teresa
you give such wonderful responses..bless you
Angie, @angiede2001
At Mayo Connect we seek to encourage and support people during difficult times - we are pleased to have you in our community and to be able to lighten your load just a bit.
Teresa
Hi Angie:
As we approach year's end, I was thinking about you. As we haven't heard from you in a while, I wanted to touch base and see how you were doing. Is your husband's condition about the same?
I hope that you are taking good care of yourself. I wish you a good holiday season.
Teresa
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Need to share with Nellie, and now can't find the thread...can you help?