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Ostomy | Last Active: Dec 13, 2022 | Replies (8)

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@jrcarls

Sorry it’s taken so long to reply. On Friday, December 2, my wife had a followup appointment with her nephrologist. After reviewing her labs he told us she needed to be immediately admitted to the hospital for a complete work up, as she was in complete kidney failure due to her cirrhosis of the liver. After spending four days in the hospital the kidney and liver team told us she needed a liver transplant to survive. As my wife is 76 years of age, and very sick and sick of it all, she at this time has rejected any idea of a liver transplant.
My wife just got out of the hospital last Tuesday, December 6. She was dismissed is presently under
Hospice care. We covet your prayers.

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@jrcarls, I am sorry to learn of your wife's critical health condition. Having struggled with end stage liver failure and kidney failure myself at a younger age, I can understand her decision. I know that this was not an easy decision for either of you. She is blessed by your presence and I hope you can find comfort in being at her side. Hospice care team will help her and you to get through the next days and hours.

I'm saying prayers for peace and love to be with your wife, with you, and with your loved ones during this time.
Rosemary

Hello @jrcarls

I am sorry to hear of your wife's health problems. I see that she is now under hospice care. I know that hospice is a great organization, that will offer both you and your wife wonderful support. The support that hospice offers will be physical support as well as emotional and spiritual support.

Please know that you both have my prayers. Will you continue to post as you can?

@jrcarls, I'd like to hold you, your wife and family in my thoughts as well. Please know that hospice will take care of your wife's comfort and medical needs, allowing you to be her husband and caring partner, so you can focus on your time together. Hospice staff are also there for you, now and later - to answer questions, to help explain what you might prepare for, and to offer comfort and support.

Should you need to talk, ask for extra prayers, or anything, just post a message. We're all here. Consider us to be the virtual shoulder to lean on any time of day or night.