My dad is dying.

[TotallyX]

He has been in hospital a few days. We have just been told that he has a few hours left.

It's shit.

I'm so sorry op.

You can ring and speak to him.

So sorry. Hope you have some support with you. Hugs and love xxx

I’m so very sorry OP. I hope you can speak to him. I wish you peace.

My friend lost her dad to covid a week ago. The nurses held a phone to his ear so she could tell him the things she wanted to. They also have him a knitted heart to hold which brought her great comfort. I’m so sorry it’s horrendous not being able to be with them in person to say goodbye.

@TotallyX

I have Covid so I can't go and see him. He is sedated so can't talk to him.

I’m in the same position as you with my DF. It’s an incredibly tough situation as it is, made so much harder by this damn virus. I’m so sorry for your situation and I wish you and your family much strength

I'm so sorry. Please know that the nurses will stay by his side. It's unimaginably hard.

@TotallyX

I have Covid so I can't go and see him. He is sedated so can't talk to him.

I'm sorry to hear that. Although he's sedated he may still hear familiar voices and although you can't have a conversation, you can comfort him by telling him you love him and he's been a wonderful dad. Ring the ward and ask if a nurse can hold a phone to his ear so you can speak to him

I’m so sorry and my thoughts are with you.

I’m so sorry OP

So sorry. ❤️

I’m so sorry, it must be horrendously painful for you

I am so very sorry

The priest has been to see him. He is comfortable and he wispered our names to dad. Apparently his eyes flickered.

Im so, so sorry for you all. I agree with the above poster. Ask them to prop the phone by his ear, talk to him, it is my belief he will be able to hear you. This is something I once something I did, it brought me so much comfort knowing I had said all I wanted to and kept them company.

So sorry to hear this 💐

Can they reduce his sedation enough so you can speak to him on phone/facetime?

Ring and ask to speak to him. Even when people are almost unconscious there is evidence they can hear. Hearing is the last sense to leave before a person passes away. Ring and tell your Dad how much you love him. It will make you feel better. 2020 has been a horrible year with so many losing loved ones. I hope you get rid of Covid soon and have a better 2021.

So so sorry 💐

I'm so sorry

@LIZS

Can they reduce his sedation enough so you can speak to him on phone/facetime?

I wouldn't reduce sedation as they should have him on the minimum necessary for his comfort, so he may become uncomfortable. But sedated patients can often hear and remember what they heard, so definitely call.

I'm so sorry.

im so very sorry.