Hi Deb,

Thanks for your post. Sorry I took so long to reply... I have been at the hospital a lot. BUT...I am happy to say Dad is making a full recovery!!! I'm so happy, I can't even put my feelings into words! Turns out his Onc. has been overdosing him on morphine for the past month or so. Apparently, she doesn't know how to figure proper dosages and kept telling us to cut back, but it was still way too much. I feel bad for not checking the dosage out myself. However, we did take him to the ER weeks ago & were sent home with "Everything is normal". YEAH RIGHT!

They have been slowly reducing his dosage, and he suddenly "woke up" a couple days ago. He was in a stupor for so long, he doesn't even remember the past month or so! They think the confusion is what led to his pneumonia, which has greatly improved since he is mentally "back".

Needless to say we are furious at his Dr. & the ER that sent him home. I would highly recommend that you be persistent if you feel your father has a problem, keep on his Dr.s until you are satisfied.

I read your other posts, and it seems like your Dad is doing good! My Dad also had problems with thrush and continues to off and on. He too, says that is the worst pain. I wish you and your family the best, if you EVER want to talk, please feel free to email me.