Good later afternoon.
@kaylachan (84760)
Daytona Beach, Florida
January 15, 2024 1:20pm CST
George and I slept in this morning, so we got a late start. His feeding tube is starting to clog a bit, not flushing as quickly as it used to. Nothing I can't handle. It's bound to happen at some point. Need to check placment next time I give him a feed. That's the hard part of the caregiver life. He doesn't want to eat. He didn't have much of an appaite to start with, but it's harder when he's sick and doesn't want to eat to get stronger. Other than that, he's doing pretty good and is spending some time outside since it's a bit warmer today. I'll try to get him in the shower either wednesday or thuresday since he has a doctor's appoitment on Friday.
It could be worse I guess. Hopefully we don't get that rain. We could use the break.
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@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 24
Yeah, it kind of is. He's strong enough to put up a fight, and sometimes physically tries to fend me off.
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@AmbiePam (120697)
• United States
15 Jan 24
@kaylachan Oh, that’s not good. I hate to say men are the worst patients, but I really think they might be.
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@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 24
@AmbiePam You might be right. However, if the roles were reversed, I might be just like him. At least the afasia isn't to bad today. And, he's not getting as frusterated. So, I'll take it.
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@RasmaSandra (97990)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 24
Sure had rain coming down on my end this afternoon. I hope the week will progress better, Perhaps it is time to consider those nutritional drinks because they are also tasty if he lacks appetite, All the best to you both and Chilly,
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@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 24
I give him at least three a day through the peg tube. It keeps him alive. However, he needs solid food too if he doesn't want continious runny poop. It can leave a person with an upset stomach.
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@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 24
@RasmaSandra I'll look into it. As for getting his favorite food, I'll have to find out when I can get some help.
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@RasmaSandra (97990)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 24
@kaylachan SIGH I know just how you feel. Is there any way you could possibly get his top favorite food and maybe entice his appetite? Just trying to help, Not sure if this can help but here is the link
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diet-for-stroke-patient
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@snowy22315 (208848)
• United States
15 Jan 24
It is probably pretty hard to get excited about feeding tube food. I wish you guys luck.
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@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 24
I hate how dense this crap is. And, I'm the one giving it. I'd hate having to recieve it. Especially since this stuff takes me a good fourty-five minutes to an hour to give. Part of it could be the food, and the other could be the tube is becoming clogged.
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jan 24
How nice. I always enjoyed sleeping in. I hope his appetite comes back.
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Jan 24
@kaylachan .......But think about how well he's doing compared to a few weeks back. And soon you will have some nice weather and that should help him to feel better.
@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 24
It should eventually. I can't expect much given the stroke and us only being home a little over a week.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
15 Jan 24
Sorry it clogged Kayla.
But so glad you both are home at least.
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@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 24
Yeah, and he's getting a little more active. Not grabbing onto walls as much. I can understand going into our bedroom because the floor slopes.... but he's not struggling as much in the living room or kitchen.
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@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Jan 24
Yes, we have home health with phone numbers. I know the problem. One of his meds causes a clog.
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@LadyDuck (502396)
• Italy
17 Jan 24
@kaylachan I hope it's not a too big trouble to clean the tube.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jan 24
It sounds like you're doing well as his caregiver.
@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
16 Jan 24
I'm sorry George doesn't have an appetite. Eating would help him improve physically. Hope you two (and Chilly) have a good day.
