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Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot rachelp #197134 Mar 30th, 2008 at 09:57 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Originally Posted by rachelp I've been praying for it and I'm going to continue. I told her today she just has to make herself do it. Maybe you could take her one of those baked potatoes she loves so much, Bill. Sockeye Salmon and a salad....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197135 Mar 30th, 2008 at 09:58 AM Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 917 Central Oklahoma patunia patunia Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 917 Central Oklahoma at one time in my life i was also told i would not be discharged from a hospital until i could take and keep down solid food, and the smell of it alone made me nausious. mom put vicks under my nose, and after i got used to smelling that, there wasn't a food smell that got by it to make me sick....voila, out in 2 days.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot patunia #197137 Mar 30th, 2008 at 10:01 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space I'll bring Vicks... thank you!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197138 Mar 30th, 2008 at 10:01 AM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 rachelp OP Little Babe OP rachelp Little Babe Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 Originally Posted by Bill Originally Posted by rachelp I've been praying for it and I'm going to continue. I told her today she just has to make herself do it. Maybe you could take her one of those baked potatoes she loves so much, Bill. Sockeye Salmon and a salad.... I can just see you now, you'll end up walking in that hospital with bags of different food for her to try! I know you'll get her to eat. If she is going to eat anything, salmon would probably be it. Rachel (the new and improved Mrs. rachelc) If you never have you should. These things are fun and fun is good.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot patunia #197139 Mar 30th, 2008 at 10:02 AM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered Praying for Cindy to get her appetite back!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #197141 Mar 30th, 2008 at 10:14 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. My 13 year old son has lived on ensure for about seven years. A little juice a couple times a week. A banana about once a month. Trix wildberry blue or triple cherry yogurt every day. About every other month, he has a few bites of a MacD's cheeseburger. He is very healthy. Stock up on the ensure for when Cindy gets home. Walmart has ensure wannabe for a consistantly lower price. That is what I get ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Tina #197147 Mar 30th, 2008 at 10:26 AM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 rachelp OP Little Babe OP rachelp Little Babe Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 The ensure has definitely given her vitamins and nutrients that she has needed. I think a big part of their concern is the surgery she had. I would imagine they want to be sure she doesn't have any problem getting solid food through her system. Rachel (the new and improved Mrs. rachelc) If you never have you should. These things are fun and fun is good.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot rachelp #197151 Mar 30th, 2008 at 10:30 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. I understand that, Rachel. They need to test that everything works. But after the test, if she still isn't hungry for food, the ensure will keep her going for a long time. It has just about everything in it that a body needs. A few of Ted's school mates are tube fed and that is what they feed. They thrive on it. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Tina #197156 Mar 30th, 2008 at 10:36 AM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 rachelp OP Little Babe OP rachelp Little Babe Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 I'm sure it would appease the dr if she atleast ate something and got it through her system. Her appetite will come back. I got to the point there in the hospital with her the smell of the cafeteria and that food made my sick. I had to call Bill and ask him to bring me and Brennan some food because I couldn't walk in the cafeteria without gagging. Once she leaves there she will get her appetite back. Bill cooks good yummy stuff for her. Rachel (the new and improved Mrs. rachelc) If you never have you should. These things are fun and fun is good.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot rachelp #197163 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:01 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Reply #931 I hope we don't get in trouble when Cindy gets home!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197168 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:24 AM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,477 philly Joclyn Deep Purple Joclyn Deep Purple Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,477 philly aren't they working towards getting her back to eating regular food??? they should have already started with soft foods - cream of wheat, yogurt, creamed chipped beef, etc. it's going to take a bit of transition for cindy to want to eat solids again AND it's going to take her body time to re-adjust after being on the ensure as well as feeding tube (i'm assuming she had that). although hospital food is usually so 'not good' in this case that's a good thing! besides the issues of not eating solids, cindy is also dealing with her taste buds and sense of smell being back to full working order (smoking makes those two senses go way way down). so, cindy being nauseous and not wanting to eat makes perfect sense!!! she and her body are just overwhelmed with the sensations (even with the yucky hospital fare)!! the vicks rub is a perfect idea!! even a halls mentholyptus lozenge would help - and that would help sooth her throat (damage from the respirator is also an issue barring wanting to eat solid food). i'm glad you're feeling better cindy!! you do need to get some food into ya, though!! so, you're going to have to force it through even if you don't feel hungry...once the regular stuff hits your stomach, it'll kick your appetite back into normal gear! Zone 6b

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Joclyn #197170 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:28 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space I threatened her! If she doesn't eat some of the goodies I'm taking up to her today, I am going to shave my beard off!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197173 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:29 AM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,743 Western MD Matriarch Matriarch Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,743 Western MD Bill the thought off her having to use the bathroom might be scaring her,and she knows when she does start to eat solids that is going to happen. I'am sorry If this sounds personal, but It could be a possiblity. I will continue to pray that she will start to eat solids by tomorrow. Love and prayers. "All good things come to those that wait."

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Matriarch #197174 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:31 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania How about some chocolate candy? I loved that when I had sickies.. Good builder for the cells white and red. b PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Matriarch #197175 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:32 AM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,743 Western MD Matriarch Matriarch Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,743 Western MD I guess that she loves your beard then. "All good things come to those that wait."

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot dodge #197176 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:33 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space She doesn't like any kind of sweets. She will eat a little bit today... gnome's word!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Matriarch #197177 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:34 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Originally Posted by Matriarch I guess that she loves your beard then. I only grew it for her....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197180 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:36 AM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,743 Western MD Matriarch Matriarch Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,743 Western MD O thats really true love Bill. What about some suckers? "All good things come to those that wait."

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Matriarch #197181 Mar 30th, 2008 at 11:39 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space LifeSavers...

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197187 Mar 30th, 2008 at 12:25 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by Bill Reply #931 I hope we don't get in trouble when Cindy gets home! I wouldn't be surprised if we get it to 1,000 replies ,, I hope Cindy is the one that post the 1,000th post ! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot angelblossom #197195 Mar 30th, 2008 at 12:59 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space The first surgery topic, //www.agardenersforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/186440#Post186440 has 281 replies and //www.agardenersforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/193394#Post193394 has 40 replies, so she has 1262 posts to read just to find out what has been going on with HERSELF before she sees everything else that has happened! I am going to kidnap Cindy next Wednesday.... but don't tell anyone....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197198 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:01 PM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,236 17762 hisgal2 HandyMa'am hisgal2 HandyMa'am Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,236 17762 Does Cindy like Jello or pudding? They would be easy for her stomach to digest after being "inactive" for soo long. Ensure doesn't make the belly really do much and IV's don't do anything other than hydrate....no making the belly work there either.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot hisgal2 #197200 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:03 PM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,236 17762 hisgal2 HandyMa'am hisgal2 HandyMa'am Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,236 17762 Campbell's chicken noodle might be good to her also...DON'T get the healthy request ones.....YUK!!! They taste bland and don't have much salt (which is what makes campbells chicken noodle soo good!!!)

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot JunieGirl #197203 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:14 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Got my Levi 501's on... black Van Hueson shirt (2 unbuttons), my mountain boots, bright green John Deere spenders, bomber jacket, windblown hair and my beard is totally frizzed.... How could she possibly refuse to do ANYTHING I asked? All I want is for her to take a few bites of some really yummy stuff I'm bringing her. (see previous post re: "she WILL eat today") BBL

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot hisgal2 #197205 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:16 PM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 rachelp OP Little Babe OP rachelp Little Babe Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 I would say after that stinky chicken noodle soup they brought her the other day she'll never be able to eat it again. It was nasty stomach turning stinky! Shew!! I think Bill is taking her a yummy baked potato. She loves those. I've talked to her and so has Bill. She knows that she HAS to eat to come home. She'll force herself at this point. I've assured her that once she gets a little bit of real food in her stomach, it will start wanting more and it will get easier. Rachel (the new and improved Mrs. rachelc) If you never have you should. These things are fun and fun is good.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197207 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:19 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by Bill Got my Levi 501's on... black Van Hueson shirt (2 unbuttons), my mountain boots, bright green John Deere spenders, bomber jacket, windblown hair and my beard is totally frizzed.... How could she possibly refuse to do ANYTHING I asked? All I want is for her to take a few bites of some really yummy stuff [/i]) BBL You're right how could she resist!! Sounds like you've got a plan for sure!! Praying she eats !! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot angelblossom #197209 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:22 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Originally Posted by angelblossom Praying she eats !! You're not paying attention! She WILL eat!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197210 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:22 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by Bill Originally Posted by angelblossom Praying she eats !! You're not paying attention! She WILL eat! Okayyyyyyyyyyyyy!! Yessssssss she WILL!! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197211 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:27 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Originally Posted by Bill Got my Levi 501's on... black Van Hueson shirt (2 unbuttons), my mountain boots, bright green John Deere spenders, bomber jacket, windblown hair and my beard is totally frizzed.... How could she possibly refuse to do ANYTHING I asked? All I want is for her to take a few bites of some really yummy stuff I'm bringing her. (see previous post re: "she WILL eat today") BBL WHOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Mr. Bill is dressed to kill!!! Well... not exactly "kill", but HEAL, and then some! Hoping to read that Cindy had a good meal today!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot plants 'n pots #197213 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:31 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,621 The emerald city chermoni Ballard Beaver! chermoni Ballard Beaver! Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,621 The emerald city We will hear that Cindy had a good meal. She wants to go home which means, like Bill said, she WILL eat. I'm glad to hear that she just keeps getting better and better. Plant smiles, grow giggles, harvest love.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197214 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:34 PM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 rachelp OP Little Babe OP rachelp Little Babe Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 Originally Posted by Bill Got my Levi 501's on... black Van Hueson shirt (2 unbuttons), my mountain boots, bright green John Deere spenders, bomber jacket, windblown hair and my beard is totally frizzed.... How could she possibly refuse to do ANYTHING I asked? All I want is for her to take a few bites of some really yummy stuff I'm bringing her. (see previous post re: "she WILL eat today") BBL You are precious! She'll do it for you. I know she will. Be very careful. Rachel (the new and improved Mrs. rachelc) If you never have you should. These things are fun and fun is good.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot angelblossom #197217 Mar 30th, 2008 at 01:49 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania THOSE LEVIS AND BLACK SHIRT OUTTA DO IT .. DO YOU CARRY AN AX TOO? yOUR AXED TO DO IT .. HA HA JOKING HAVE FUN WITH HER. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197228 Mar 30th, 2008 at 02:42 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,819 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,819 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by Bill Got my Levi 501's on... black Van Hueson shirt (2 unbuttons), my mountain boots, bright green John Deere spenders, bomber jacket, windblown hair and my beard is totally frizzed.... How could she possibly refuse to do ANYTHING I asked? All I want is for her to take a few bites of some really yummy stuff I'm bringing her. (see previous post re: "she WILL eat today") BBL When you are right, Bill you are right. if all else fails, do try jello and or pudding.--they should slide down her throat and be easy to digest as well. which I gather is the main issue right now??? ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot dodge #197229 Mar 30th, 2008 at 02:43 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,872 Bosque Redondo NM Jimmy V Critter Keeper Jimmy V Critter Keeper Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,872 Bosque Redondo NM Looks like Cindy is going to have a good dinner tonight. Still praying for a quick recovery and her to eat regular food so she can go home. Meet Clyde my Male Sugar Glider. Clyde says Keep it organic. GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. Pray for our Troops! Jimmy's Blog

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Jimmy V #197233 Mar 30th, 2008 at 03:15 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,744 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,744 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC I see Cindy on right now. Hope you're resting.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bestofour #197234 Mar 30th, 2008 at 03:18 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Bill is visiting. And I hope she is eating. Salmon! ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Tina #197238 Mar 30th, 2008 at 03:26 PM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered I've never ever known Cindy to turn down Salmon!!!!! When we were all out there on the 4th last year I thought she was going to eat the bones and all. Hi Cindy if you are reading this! Miss you and :ding: you!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Tina #197239 Mar 30th, 2008 at 03:27 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,744 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,744 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC when I worked in the hospital and people wouldn't eat much of anything they would always eat a baked potato. One problem is that it takes more energy than we realize to chew and swallow. Something with a little consistency like a baked potato does the trick.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #197241 Mar 30th, 2008 at 03:34 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,744 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,744 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Originally Posted by Bill The doctors keep saying that Cindy needs to start eating solid food before she can come home instead of a week in rehab, then home. She has no appetite at all and is surviving on Ensure and IVs. The smell of almost any food nauseates her so please ask God to give her the munchies. She NEEDS to be HERE! Bill, I've heard that there is one sure way to give a person the munchies but it does involve smoking. Mind you now, I've only heard...

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #197242 Mar 30th, 2008 at 03:34 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,621 The emerald city chermoni Ballard Beaver! chermoni Ballard Beaver! Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,621 The emerald city :ding: Hi there! Plant smiles, grow giggles, harvest love.