my dad

thanks jannie....how is your dad btw? haven't heard you say in awhile

I talked with Dad this afternoon. He went back to have more bloodwork done on Monday. Today he went back to the dr for results. His creatine level is 3 which is high even for him with one kidney. He told the dr upfront that he will refuse dialysis. The dr told him it was not that bad yet but Dad stands firm on that so if it does get that bad then he won't make it more than a couple of weeks. But the dr did tell him it could be the antibiotics he has been on for a couple of months. So things are looking a little better for now but he does have to have an ultrasound to make sure nothing else is going on in there.
He is having to run to the bathroom about every 15 minutes at this point. poor guy can't even go to the store without urinating on himself. he gets so embaressed it just makes me sad.

Hi Bebop,

Any chance he might where Depends? Do they sell those astronaut dities on the internet?

My sister-in-law says the golden years are a myth.

(((((((Bebop)))))))

You're doing everything you can.

EJ

Bebop...I am thinking of you and your dad...Hoping all goes well at the doctor's...Hugs to you both ((((((((((bebop and dad))))))))))))).

(((((((bebop & dad))))))))))

Snow

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(((((((( Be & Dad )))))))))))

Be, Depends would work if he'll wear them. I don't know if Medicare pays for them though. You could ask. If you get an order from the Dr. it might help.

Hugs,

Jan

ej I am trying to talk him into getting them.

thanks everyone.

Jan not sure if medicare would pay for them or not.

do any of you know if depends are the best kind or is there anything else he could wear? lord he would kick my butt if he knew I was talking about this on here lol

I don't know if they'll be paid for either. If not, how about checking with some nursing homes or care facilities to see if you can purchase some from them at their cost. It might save considerable money if you can get a company to go with you on this

Hugsssssss
J

sabbie thanks hon. will check into it

Bebop I just asked dads visiting nurse about this. Medicaid will pay for depends but medicare wont. We are having to force dad to use them now with so many accidents he is having. Sorry...

beth thanks hon. I think maybe we can get dad a package to find out if they work ok for him. wonder why medicare won't pay but medicaid will? strange to say the least! good luck with your dad hon