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ladyjane85 I am sorry you have so much pain, I think all of us here suffer a lot and it seems they (the rulers) are trying to make it more. I have lost count of the surgeries I have had and I have decided to not have any more if at all possible. I am 68 and have had chronic pain since I was 20 so I think it is time to stop prolonging things and let God make the decisions for me. I hope things go well for you and that if you have this surgery it will be the one to make things better for you. I have talked to my doctor about things and he suggested a hospice? I need to explore that more with him. God Be With You. 19lin
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19lin Are you able to dress yourself and do a bit each day? I went into<br>a continuing care community where I have<br> my own apartment, with light housekeeping done, and a dining room for<br>meals (or can be sent up on a tray). When<br> I get worse I will go to assisted living - the they he nursing and rehab<br>on campus, and a memory care building. Or<br>there are living facilities where you start off in assisted living. I<br>cannot believe dr suggested hospice unless you are<br> near death's door. Please look into other facilities where if money runs<br>out you will be helped by medicaid.. The very best to you.<br>ladyjane85 I am now 86, can often go up o 10 pain level in back, but can<br>still drive to drs.<br><br>
@19lin I'm glad that you have a doctor that you can speak frankly with about life decisions. I was reviewing your posts to remind myself of your health issues and I see that you have helped so many people on Connect. Thank you.
As you may be considering hospice, perhaps you'd like to share on this discussion thread https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/colleenyoung-as-you-know-through-my-posts-ive-had-epilepsy-migraines-in/ where Kay asks: "At what point do I bring Hospice into the picture?"
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Hello @19lin<br>I am very interrested in your health<br>Condition. Is it, severe enough for hospice? I feel very much for you.<br>As I have pain,and my husband<br>has pain continuously.<br>Result of hip REVISION. IT ALL<br>WENT VERY WRONG. There<br>isn't any pain meds for him<br>As he lost an eye to gloucoma.<br>Must be very careful. Vision poor.<br>He is suffering now from side effects<br>of radiation therapy for pros<br>tate cancer.<br>Like you, he, has put this all in God's<br>hands.<br>Be strong,i believe you are.<br>Blessings on you<br>Success101<br>