So Geret and I both called Dad today to ask him about his eating and trying to get through to him that he needs to get more nutrition. Dad said that they are trying everything they know to get him to eat more. I had to point out to him that it just wasn't working. Losing 10 pounds in a week isn't acceptable. I asked Dad if he would want to get an IV but he said, "No, that's for later down the road." I wanted to say, "Oh, like next week." Because if he keeps losing weight at this alarming rate, well, I've already said. Hospice comes tomorrow (hopefully) for a home evaluation and mother will try to get a nurse/doctor over to take a look at Dad and give us his/her professional opinion. I asked about his pain level and he said basically it only hurts when he moves. When he's lying still and quiet the pain level is at a 1 or 2, he says. Sometimes his chest hurts when he moves, that's where the pain seems to come from. PLEASE feel free to call him and ask him about his nutrition. Maybe we can wear him down to eat out of pure guilt He He He. Jen