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To: sagebrush58

I didn't have time to read all of the posts, so sorry if this is repetitive. I heard that Terri's doctor said she can eat on her own without the feeding tube. If this is the case and food is being withheld, we have a BIG problem.


599 posted on 03/22/2005 5:55:42 AM PST by Iowannabe
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To: Iowannabe

Terri's doctor has not said that.


601 posted on 03/22/2005 5:56:34 AM PST by ContraryMary
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To: Iowannabe

Doctors have stated that Terri is swallowing between 1 and 1 1/2 liters of saliva a day. She can swallow.

So yes, I would say we do have a big problem. One thing to take out the feeding tube, quite another to not allow medical personnel or her family to even offer her food or water by mouth.


614 posted on 03/22/2005 6:01:18 AM PST by justshe (Become a monthly donor; eliminate Freepathons!)
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To: Iowannabe
I heard that Terri's doctor said she can eat on her own without the feeding tube. If this is the case and food is being withheld, we have a BIG problem.

Judge Greer issued an order that once her tube is removed, "I don't want anyone trying to feed that girl!"

By his judicial decree, not only is the tube removed, but no liquid or food is to be brought near her lips. That is akin to removing someone from a respirator after surgery and pinching the nose closed and covering the mouth just to make sure they won't breathe on their own. Despicable just isn't a strong enough word to describe this man.

616 posted on 03/22/2005 6:01:26 AM PST by shezza
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