Mom has had another rough day in the hospital. She is still not able to keep anything down.
We have talked to Dr. Warren and Dr. Bell at length about her options at this point.
One possibility is to have the gastrostomy, try to continue eating and keep hydrated, then having chemo as scheduled in February. If she does this, she will still be fighting the nausea and her doctors are pretty sure she will stay in this rut. The chemo she is receiving is palliative and so we must weigh the benefits against the reality of results.
Another option is for Mom to go on hospice and quit worrying so much about trying to eat and drink. The focus would shift to keeping Mom comfortable. Dr. Bell says Mom could have a few weeks left with us if she goes this route.
Please smother us in prayer asking that God would give Mom the wisdom to make the right decision and that we will have the grace to accept her answer.
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