Not sure if this has been posted but: http://www.newsmax.com/Health/newsw...get&nmx_content=327&nmx_campaign=widgetphase2
People clearly are wondering why the family is keeping her on life support, but this is not an unusual situation when the person is young and had provided no end-of-life directive about their wishes,
BTW: Isn't interesting that SO many "news" organizations identify BKB as "Whitney's" vs "Whitney & Bobby Brown 's" daughter! It had been "assumed" by many that WH's stardom was one of the contributory factors in BB's excessive behaviors...............hope he handles it better now!
IMO, there is zero chance BB will seek, or agree, to withdraw support now, since she has been placed in a long term care facility. IMO, he's going to continue on with custodial care until her heart stops, whenever that happens. Very sad, but a predictable course of action by this family, IMO. These kind of cases are always so hard-- to know when to aggressively try to resuscitate, and when to exercise restraint. I don't begin to understand why some people cling to unrealistic hopes, or desire to maintain the shell of what was a vibrant person. This kind of completely unrealistic hope, or magical thinking, IMO, is a painful and crippling poison that slowly kills the emotional and psychological health of everyone who loves the patient.
I really have to struggle to see continuing care in these circumstances as an expression of love, because my experiences convince me that it's just a sad, cruel, bitter journey they will have to endure. But that's just my personal view. It is their choice, and their journey to take, and they will do what they feel is best for themselves, while they try to convince themselves they are doing it all for BK, IMO.
I don't think BKB is suffering, but I think her family and friends are, and will continue to suffer. There is no peace in this journey they've chosen, IMO. Only more pain and suffering, IMO.
First licensed as an RN in 1986, and was a nurse's aide 82-86. Licensed as a CRNA in 1997, and have dual state licensure as APRN and CRNA, as well as national certification. Most of my career before becoming an anesthetist has been in ICU/ PICU, trauma, and USAF military flight nursing. I teach for 2 graduate anesthesia programs, in addition to clinical practice. Working on my doctorate. Have been a consultant and expert witness also, and co-owner of a staffing company.
So the short answer is around 30 years in practice. I haven't seen medical miracles. Maybe that's why it's hard for me to believe in them. I've just seen a lot of sad stories, along with the good outcomes. The good outcomes were as predictable as the bad ones, so I can't classify those as miracles.
Thank you for your detailed reply. You obviously have a wealth of experience and expertise. Hopefully you will be witness to a "miracle" someday. They do happen. I 100% guarantee it.
It seems like Cissy has accepted what she feels is the likely outcome with Bobbi Kristina. It's sad. She said that how Bobbi Kristina spends the rest of her time here is up to Bobby Brown. I do wonder how long they will continue spending by her bedside everyday. I know that can be exhausting. I mean, do people keep doing that year after year or do they eventually go about their lives and just visit on holidays?
Bobbi Kristina Brown Update: No signs of improvement since transfer to rehab center; Family prepares for the "worst"
Bobbi Kristina Brown's condition has not improved since being transferred out of Emory University hospital and into the DeKalb Medical rehab center.Cissy Houston said that there is no improvement in Bobbi Kristina's condition, "we've moved her to a place for rehabilitation. And you know, still not a great deal of hope.
Bobby Brown, Bobbi Kristina's father, is heartbroken and struggling to cope with the situation.