Dads deteriated badly.....how long left on syringe driver and can't swallow

[whatisforteamum]

Dads gone downhill quickly.the other day he was incomprehensible then picking at the sheets.one day he couldn't swallow so secretions on his chest built up.
Now he is on syringe driver and bring up brown gunk they say is from his chest.
The hospice nurse told Mum it won't be long......any experiences of this stage?

Really sorry to hear that, it's a horrible situation to be in. My gran lived for about 4 days at this stage I think. I went to see her in the last couple of days and she was on high doses of morphine so spent most of the time sleeping. She seemed peaceful, which was fairly comforting.

Hope you and your mum have lots of support to get you through the next few days

Thank you.Sorry about your gran.Someone said it could be until weds but he hasn't had a drink since Saturday morning.

Hi op, sorry for what's happening to your dad. My dadhad syringe driver put in on a tues morning and passed away early hours thurs morning. Hope the syringe driver keeps him comfortable until he passes

My dad lasted three more days once he had reached this stage. No fluids passed his lips from that point and he was not with us at all.

My stepdad went this way, was only on the thing (can't remember name) he lasted 3 days maybe. My mum use to syringe liquid in his mouth that's he spit out so he could have the feel of the wetness. I hope his passing is peaceful for your family, my step dads was. big hugs

Thank you all.Dad has cancer in prostate spine lungs and brain now.He seems pain free however the congestion and bringing up lung secretions are too much for me to witness.Mum is being amazing though.I hope my lovely dad passes away soon....it is what he wanted.

Sorry for your loss Joyce division.ethereal and dinner lady 1 xx