Jim,
Thank you for your reply. I am sorry to hear about the relationship you lost. I cannot even imagine what it is like to go through this entire ordeal. My hope is that Dad will come around eventually, but I knew that by coming here and talking to those who have gone through it, I might be able to get through to him a bit more with REAL LIFE experiences, not just Doctors telling him "you have to do this."

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you again for responding!