My father-in-law age 82 has been hospitalized since Jan 07 for triple bypass, numerous complications, including uncontrollable diabetes, failed kidneys. Now his left foot has gangrene. He is not a candidate for amputation. I don't believe he is of sound mine. Can he recover from this and live a normal life? What are his chances of survival? Please be honest.
Answer:
He's not a candidate for amputation because his doctors don't think he can survive the surgery, nor do they think it will do much to prolong his life. The gangrenous tissue is dead tissue and will spread. Your FIL's body is going into multi-system shutdown and he's dying. Keep him clean and comfortable, spend as much time with him as you can, and let him know that he has led a good life and has a family that loves him.
Honestly, any patient that has gangrene, kidney failure, with the added complication of diabetes and is not a surgical candidate does not have great prospects for recovery. With antibiotic therapy and tight control of his blood sugar there is some hope for recovery but, it will be a tough road.
I hope if he is not of sound mind, he made his wishes for medical care known to his family.
God bless
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