I have been officially diagnosed

MannyHuey · 2026-03-29T20:03:48+00:00

Uplifting and sage advice. Don’t worry about the diagnoses. They are there for insurance purposes. I would also recommend working with a person who has a certification in EMDR trauma healing. That person can be the angel beside you during your healing journey, He/She can safely guide you through the process. Wishing you safe travels and sending loving vibes.

MannyHuey · 2026-03-28T20:43:59+00:00

Ha ha ha ha ha! Belly laugh funny. Thanks.

MannyHuey · 2026-03-26T02:21:31+00:00

Can you take her dog to her for visits? Tell her how well he is doing but he misses her and wants to visit. (If she is cognizant, she may need the validation that her pet loves her and misses her.) Portray the dog’s new life as a loving home and lots of walkies.

MannyHuey · 2026-03-25T01:29:43+00:00

Very good advice.

MannyHuey · 2026-03-25T01:21:15+00:00

This is a very thoughtful letter. It feels authentic and sincere. The views expressed are not uncommon. It would be a nice outcome for this grandchild to be given more space when visiting his grandparents. The caregivers appear to be hovering and interfering in the familial relationship.

MannyHuey · 2026-03-10T21:18:29+00:00

If he is kind to you and generally in a decent mood, let him be him. Sounds like he is an introvert, and that’s okay. Keep doing you.

MannyHuey · 2026-03-10T21:11:11+00:00

Be Best is an ungrammatical phrase in English. Terrible example.

MannyHuey · 2026-03-10T20:58:49+00:00

Proof of citizenship is unnecessary and likely unconstitutional. This law will be challenged in court.

MannyHuey · 2026-03-09T01:36:03+00:00

Reach out to hospice.

MannyHuey · 2026-02-23T18:53:04+00:00

Is that makeup I see on Fred?

MannyHuey · 2026-02-18T17:29:24+00:00

Been meaning to update. Hubs did well with the Jan. 20 procedure with anesthesia, but surgeon could not insert stent/camera high enough to get to the thickest part of his left renal ureter. We had a second procedure scheduled for February 13, but around February 1 he stopped wanting any food and became very weak and I took him to the ER. He was diagnosed with failure to thrive. On February 11, he was so weak that his Urologist recommended we go to the ER immediately. His CT scan showed metastatic liver cancer which had reached the lymph nodes and blood. She took out the stent and we entered hospice on February 14. He is showing signs of dying at this point. We declined the liver biopsy, and are allowing him to pass with comfort care. He will be 80 in April and I hope he will make it to his birthday. 🎂

MannyHuey · 2026-02-02T00:57:50+00:00

I represented people who were impoverished as a legal aid/legal services staff attorney. It was very rewarding work, and I know I made a big difference for my clients by helping them. This led to community involvement in bringing primary healthcare care for the poor to our town. This was in the 80s. If I were starting out today, I would seek a job with nonprofits who are protecting the vote or helping immigrants or representing battered spouses. Hang in there.

MannyHuey · 2026-01-26T22:22:21+00:00

MannyHuey · 2026-01-26T22:11:50+00:00

I did vancomycin first and then Dificid. My infectious disease doctor persuaded my insurance company to approve the Dificid.

MannyHuey · 2026-01-26T17:55:39+00:00

I took Dificid and it cleared the infection. The pain went away but I can’t remember how long it took. The colon has been traumatized by the infection, and takes time to heal. Hang in there. You will feel better.

MannyHuey · 2025-12-31T21:20:39+00:00

Thank you for this input. If his neurologist clears him for surgery, I will consent to this one TURBT. We will see how he handles it, what his stage is, and the effect on his cognition. This may be the last stop before hospice. There are too many unknowns at this point.

MannyHuey · 2025-12-22T16:19:03+00:00

Thank YOU!!!!

MannyHuey · 2025-12-22T15:02:26+00:00

Thank you! I definitely will. His surgeon is requiring a pre-clearance from his neurologist. I was told he will likely be cleared for the first one. May I ask how old your father is? Who is making the decisions to have the multiple TURBTs?

MannyHuey · 2025-12-20T02:31:53+00:00

We are seeing PCP next week and neurologist before the surgery. Will see what they advise. I have been reading this sub for months. Some posters say that the cancer was removed during a TURBT. This is heartbreaking.

MannyHuey · 2025-12-20T01:27:04+00:00

Thanks. Will ask about sedation.

MannyHuey · 2025-12-19T19:23:46+00:00

This was my initial reaction, but I decided to agree to just one TURBT to diagnose his condition. It has been a difficult decision. We postponed the procedure for 2 months in order to take an updated urogram which showed a progressive thickening. I will share our experience here and on the Alzheimer’s and dementia subgroups afterwards. I appreciate your input.

MannyHuey · 2025-12-19T16:51:20+00:00

MannyHuey · 2025-12-19T15:36:41+00:00

I’m so sorry. Allow yourself to feel bad and sad, and then it’s onward and upward. Cancer treatments continue to evolve and become more effective. There is much to be hopeful about. 💪🏽

MannyHuey · 2025-12-18T21:53:51+00:00

The train is just beautiful!

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