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Any advice from FS members appreciated on this if you have knowledge about this topic: 55 years old, morbidly obese to the point of no walking, COPD and asthma, sleep apnea for years, severe allergies, semi vegetative state, currently in hospital with iV and oxygen, heart size has increased, body not bringing enough oxygen to brain which is not making enough carbon dioxide. She still has some brain activity, she talks a little, smiles and cries. Doctors want life support- they want to induce a coma by anesthesia. anybody ever known about this?
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induce coma sounds too much like "putting down" . Im no dr but I would say that sounds super risky considering her current situation..
26 Jun 16 by member: redgirl1974
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Yes Lady and Redgirl, today my husband decided against that.. And the amazing news is she's getting a little better!
26 Jun 16 by member: smartygirlCA
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Glad to hear your MIL has improved!
26 Jun 16 by member: trackin64
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Wonderful news that she's doing better, Smarty. This must be so painful for your husband and his little brother.
26 Jun 16 by member: kpwcalories
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Glad to hear that, Smarty. Our thoughts are with your family!
27 Jun 16 by member: warrenwinter
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I'm no expert so I will not offer advice, but I have heard of doctors using induced comas to stabilize situations and help with recovery. Supposedly, the body is less stressed when in a that state. (((hugs))) for you and the family!
27 Jun 16 by member: Caterpillar2Butterfly
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ThinkIng of you and your family right now Smarty, take care and hope the week ahead for MIL is full of it improvement.
27 Jun 16 by member: Steven Lloyd
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Glad to hear she is rallying Smarty, we don't know what plans God has for us and she may still have things left to accomplish in her life. Hopefully she sees this as you do...a wake up call to change your life style for the better, more prayers headed your way!
27 Jun 16 by member: debrafrederick
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