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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here with an update:

So we flew in to DC last Wednesday - my DD flew in from college, I pulled my son out of school (he's in HS), DH canceled his business trip - basically we came to say goodbye to my dad who was in ICU with kidney failure and heart valve issue.  Honestly, he looked awful. He was connected to a feeding tube and was unable to talk, to drink, or to eat (obviously).

Anyhow, Palliative doctor at the hospital basically told us to take him home, make him comfortable and bring in hospice care as there was nothing more they could do for him.  They took him off of his feeding tubes, and sent him home.

From the moment he was brought into the house he "seemed to stabilize".  He's talking, eating regular food, using his walker although very slowly, and having his one nightly cocktail that he's been having every night for the last 30 years.  He's even planning to go back to his volunteer job even if only once a week. Not sure that will happen, but it's a goal of his.

He is 100% coherent and aware/"with it".  There's no dementia or any other neurological issue going on.

We aren't fooling ourselves that he will make any kind of full recovery, but truly what we were all expecting was a funeral this past week - not a celebration that he is still with us!  Honestly, if we were to contact those ICU doctors to update them they would likely all be shocked that he is even still with us.

We plan to have a hospice doctor come next week to look at his kidneys to see if maybe dialysis is an option for him - maybe it will buy him 6 months.

I do have a question related to hospice care though.  For those who have had a loved one in hospice, can their original team of doctors still provide care or are they not allowed to because hospice has taken over?

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Wow, that is a wonderful story, OP!  I am so happy for your dad and your family.  I don't have any info for you re hospice but wanted to tell you how happy I am to hear your wonderful update.  Hugs![/quote]

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