My dad did not get the feeding tube and he knew it was mandatory that he eat and continue swallowing. Sure, he didn't like being told to eat all day but he knew that if he didn't the feeding tube wouldn't be an option anymore.
While your efforts may seem to annoy him I'm sure he knows that you are just looking out for him.
Best of luck.
Joy
CG to Father, 75 yo with SCC of the mouth; upper maxillectomy and neck diss. performed on 5/23/07. Father also suffered heart attack during surgery and now has CHF. RT complete on 8/28/07. Cancer back 11/27/07. RT and Chemo to start on 12/17. Cancer back 6/17/08. Finally at rest 08/08/08.
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