Thanks Denise.....He is diabetic (not on insulin but on sugar pills at this time) and his family does have a history of heart problems, and he had a slight stroke about three or four years ago. He has been fairly active but is definitely slowing down..he has really been showing his age the past few months. He is a hard man to describe...he is not happy, he is alone and honestly, if I want to say exactly the way it is, he wants to die....I think he prays for it every day.....so, while I'm hoping and praying for some relief for him, what he really wants is to die.... -- Piggy's Pad

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Date Posted: 6:45:31 am, Thu, 12/06/07
Author: Kate
Subject: Thanks Denise.....He is diabetic (not on insulin but on sugar pills at this time) and his family does have a history of heart problems, and he had a slight stroke about three or four years ago. He has been fairly active but is definitely slowing down..he has really been showing his age the past few months. He is a hard man to describe...he is not happy, he is alone and honestly, if I want to say exactly the way it is, he wants to die....I think he prays for it every day.....so, while I'm hoping and praying for some relief for him, what he really wants is to die....
In reply to: Denise 's message, "You have my prayers Kate. I think you are probably right in your thinking. No convincing him to go to the Dr. sooner? Stubborn old people! : ) Drive ya crazy and worry the heck out of you. If he has heart problems has he also had other artery problems that could cause leg pain? Shuffling can be a sign of stroke I think too. ? Let us know. Sleep well and warm!" on 8:00:21 pm, Wed, 12/05/07

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Could his diabetes be out of control? That can cause leg problems. They say that depression is one the most untreated conditions in the elderly. It's sad cause a daily pill could make their lives so much better. My grandmother was this way, they started her on Prozac and in 2 weeks she was a different person. I've known people that had given up but I wonder if meds could help. Prayers for you all. (NT) -- D, 7:18:53 am, Thu, 12/06/07
I really don't think so Denise..he keeps a very close watch on his sugar levels and really seems to keep it well under control. But I will check with him this morning to see what it was when he checked it the past few mornings......
Good Luck to Leon today too!! Let us know how he makes out... (NT) -- Kate, 7:22:00 am, Thu, 12/06/07
Leon's surgery was at 7:30 and he was home by 11:30! He is comfortable in front of the TV. He is too keep it up for a couple days and only walk wearing the boot. I am leaving Zeke at the vets tonight, his sore is still draining...will get him by noon tomorrow. (NT) -- D, 11:12:34 am, Thu, 12/06/07
Glad to hear Leon is back home and all is fine Denise!!! I don't blame you, let Zeke rest one more day before you bring him home....
went in and checked on my Dad this morning and he was doing pretty well. Walking better than yesterday and was definitely more alert and "with it"....guess if it's his heart these kind of things will be happening..where one day he is good and the next he's not...... (NT) -- Kate, 11:16:40 am, Thu, 12/06/07
Denise, I'm glad Leon is home, in front of the TV and is comfortable. Now you just have to keep him there!!! I hope Zeke does as well but I agree with you to leave him at the vet's for tonight. You've got enough on your plate to deal with. (NT) -- Sandy, 11:41:57 am, Thu, 12/06/07

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