Reply #27: Because of this case, I drew up a living will. [View All]

[napi21]

There are some state laws that say once a feeding tube is inserted, it cannot be removed. My Uncle in Pa. went through that. He had a stroke at age 74, and was on a feeding tube for 16 years! Every time I visisted him, I said I NEVER wanted to be like that. I know he wouldn't have either.

The laws of the State of Pa. forbid the removal of the feeding tube once the decision has been made to put it in.

My living will states "ABSOLUTELY NO RESUSITATION AND NO ARTIFICIAL MEANS OF PRESERVATION."

I can only hope some damn court doesn't decide against my wishes.