my very impatient Dad

[leethefish]

Thoughts & prayers with you and your family David

[mulhuzz]

really sad to hear this David. Thinking of you, your dad and family at horrid time.

[bobAlike]

Praying for your Dad and you mate.

[Eso Kral]

Be thinking of you and the family David x

[david3103]

Thank you to all who have posted their words of support. I am touched.

When Dad first mentioned his thoughts on the move to the RHC one of the major benefits he saw was the fact that, were it to become necessary for him to move into some form of nursing or care home he would simply mover into the Infirmary.
None of us anticipated it would happen so quickly.

But he's there now and I couldn't ask for him to be anywhere else. The facilities and the care he'll receive are excellent.

Here he is, in his new home

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the room from his bed

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The staff moved all his belongings for him and put his pictures on the wall.

he has a window looking out over the tennis courts and the park

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Apparently the view will be of the toilet area for the Chelsea Flower Show soon, but I'm sure he can look over that and to the trees beyond for those few weeks.

Everyone I met down there over the last couple of days filled me with belief that whatever is coming will be handled well.

[rfgqqabc]

All my best wishes to your father and you at this impossible time mate.

The camel says it better than me.

Note taken

[flushthemout]

Just caught up David, thoughts are with you, Im sure he is a fighter

[david3103]

So, this thread now has a view of it's ending.

Dad has undergone a CT Scan, a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy and was to have had an appointment with the oncologist on Thursday. That's been postponed for a week for some reason, but meantime the Resident GP has reviewed the tests from the endoscopy department and confirmed primary stomach cancer.
There is no potential for treatment other than palliative care.

We were prepared for this, but...

It's comforting to know that his care will be of the highest possible standard and there are some measures that will improve his quality of life over the next few months. This is not new territory for the medical staff at the MTI and he has made new strong friendships there.

My Sister arrives in two weeks time for a planned visit and we're hoping Dad will be strong enough to make a final trip to the Isle of Wight with her.
Beyond that is Founder's Day and she'll still be here for that and I know Dad wants to play his part in that.
Beyond that? Who knows.

[RED-DOG]

I hope everything goes as well as it possibly can.

[leethefish]

I hope everything goes as well as it possibly can.

[horseplayer]

I hope everything goes as well as it possibly can.

[technolog]

Sounds like your dad's going to get the very finest care available. As you say, some comfort in a horrible situation. Hugs to you, your dad & family.

[Laxie]

Thinking of all of you  {{{{{hugs}}}}}

[Karabiner]

I hope everything goes as well as it possibly can.

[Eso Kral]

Thoughts with you and the family mate!!