Gramp's has been in the hospital for quite some time now. I just spoke with one of the attending, and they're going to insert a feeding tube into his
abdomen because he's not eating. Initially we thought it was because he
didn't like the food at the hospital, so we took turns getting him
Chinese food, but even with that, his appetite is still low, and he just
doesn't feel like eating. So since he's not getting any nutrients, they will tube him.
I'm kind of scare, and I
don't know what to do, and sometimes I just wish that the
MDs would stop calling me about the progress because I
don't think I can make the final decision on things. Ultimately, the
MDs should contact my uncle, but then, I
dont think he's medically challenge to know what's going on. But I
dont want to have that whole decision making burden on my shoulder either. It's a selfish act, I know, and I hate myself for doing that but... I really
dont want to deal with it.
I've been bad, I should really visit him more, but
every time I go, I pause by the door and
see's how skinny he has gotten, and I chicken out. I back away and I leave without saying hi. I know it's horrible, but I just cant......... deal with it. Half the time, I force myself to go visit because he is my
gramps, but for the most part, being in the room scares me. I feel like I
wouldn't know what to do if something bad was to happen, like I
wouldn't react fast enough.
I thought I would be able to handle all this, being that I did a internship with the hospice programs for a semester in college, but when it's your own grandfather on that bed, it's a complete different story.
I wish this could all end, and he'll be well again like a year ago.......