UPDATE at last post I didn't eat well today on purpose.

[Mickey527]

I have been doing Atkins for almost 6 months. I lost 20 lbs, but more important from size 18 to size 12.
but today I don't care if I am 200 lbs or 500 lbs.
I got a phone call from my dad's Dr. He didn't want to tell my dad, he thought it would be better for me, the nurse, to talk to my dad. I just am not ready to have this conversation so I am gong to work my self up to it and tell him on Wednesday when I see him.
I lost my mom less than 3 years ago and I am just not ready to lose my dad. I am almost 50 but I can't deal with not having any parents.
So two hot dogs with the works and two buns, and I still don't feel better. That angel food cake in the kitchen is calling me and I am going to answer the call.
I will keep you all informed because my DIS friends are my support, but say a few prayers. I know the news is not good, I just hope he can deal with the pain he will have in the next few months. Peggie

 

[sadeeyore]

I am so sorry you are having to go through this. {{{hugs}}}
Don't feel bad going off plan. It hasn't been long since you lost your mom and you have a lot to deal with. Loosing parents at any age is really difficult.
My mum passed on 8 years ago and it will be 3 years this January since my dad passed on.
I'll keep you and your dad in my prayers and thoughts.
Helen

 

[WDWLVR]

{{{HUGS}}} to you. It is very hard to lose a parent. I lost my mom when I was 40 and it was quite a blow. Found out a few years later that my father who I never knew had also died. So I was an orphan at age 43

If I can offer any words of support it would be these - if he is dying slowly it will give you time to grieve and time to say good-bye. That's what I had with my mom and I can honestly say I saw a side of her during those months that I had never known. A stronger, more faith filled side. Not that she didn't have faith before but it was different.

Hopefully there won't be too much pain in the months ahead.

Most of all you must remember to take care of yourself. I've been both the patient (ovarian cancer) and the caregiver and I think sometimes that being the caregiver is harder.

Remember that we are always here for you.

 

[lulu201]

Oh, I am so very sorry. Please know that you and your dad are in my prayers today and in the days to come. I hope that you can go to friends and family, and OF COURSE, the WISH board(!), to find the support and encouragement you need.

More s,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Peggie, I'm so sorry that you're going through this. I'll keep your dear dad and you in my prayers, for strength and grace to face the coming weeks and months.

Please try to take care of you. I know it will be hard and these first few days, don't worry about it. Give yourself a break to adjust to this new situation.

But sometime soon, you're going to WANT to get back on program. You'll want to stay healthy to be there for your dad.

Peggie, here's a . I wish I could do more for you. Know that you'll be lifted up in my prayers.

 

[nativetxn]

Honey, I missed this. I'm so sorry that you have sad news about your dad. {{{HUGS}}} my friend.

Remember we are <i>always</i> here if you need us and we truly care. Keep us posted. I'm sending you a pm.

Katholyn

 

[JustMe28]

I cannot even imagine what you're going through. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. {{{hugs}}}

 

[Claire4dpins]

Oh Peggie - how very sad - I am thinking of you & your Dad.
Claire

 

[Lynn CC]

{HUGS} to you today Peggie.
I'm sorry you are going through this, I know just how you feel.
I'll keep your Dad in my prayers.

 

[Beanie]

Peggie, if there is one thing I have learned on these boards, it is that the friends I have made are friends for life now! We are all here to support you 100%!

I am so sorry you are going through this...hugs to you, my friend....

 

[Mickey527]

I am home from a tough yesterday and today.
I stayed with dad last night while he did the prep for the Colonoscopy. He didn't know he was having an endoscopy too, we told him this morning.
The Stomach and Colon are cancer free! this is what I was most worried about. I have seen people with stomach cancer and it is one of the worst.
They did say that his stomach is raw, red and ulcerated. The Dr gave him scripts for two meds, a liquid that will coat the ulcers $88 for a 2 week supply, and Prevacid $262 for 30 days. This was WITH his insurance, AARP, not the best but supposed to be for retired people. He can't afford that so I may be taking a Thanksgiving drive to Canada.
The Dr wants to do some more tests, and a liver biopsy. He feels that since the liver is not a primary source for cancer that it is in the pancreas. And pancreatic cancer is a good responder. The tumors on the liver are very large and because of their size considered inoperable. But the Dr feels that they will respond well to chemo and radiation.
So although there are tumors, they may be treatable and my dad is going to be around for a while.
My oldest son is getting maried on June 27th 2004 and my dad will be there!
Thanks for all your support, and I will keep you posted. Peggie

 

[DoeWDW]

Peggie, this is wonderful news!! Thank you for the update - I've been wondering how your dad is doing. How are YOU holding up? Your post seems much more upbeat but I hope you are easing back into eating well and taking good care of you.

 

[LisaTx]

I'm glad you got some good news. It will be a tough road, but I'll be sending positive energy your way.

Be sure and remember to take care of yourself. You need to stay strong and healthy for your dad.

 

[Rhonda]

Peggie - I'm so relieved to hear this!! You sound like you feel so much better now! Keep us informed of his progress - and take care of yourself!!! No more cake & hot dogs!!

Now, go have a beef stick.

 

[nativetxn]

I'm so glad to hear this, Peggie. Keep us posted and I will keep your father in my prayers.

 

[A1A1]

I am glad to read of your relief. Best wishes to your family in all of this.

 

[Debbie]

Peggie, I hope that you are taking care of yourself as well as Dad. Things are certainly sounding much better for you and I am sending prayers and pixie dust that Dad responds well to the treatments that are outlined for him. I have an uncle with the pancreatic cancer and tumors on the liver. He is celebrating his second Christmas since they found tumors on the liver this year. YEAH for modern medicine! Take care, hun. God Bless!

~remembering pin exchanges of years ago.