Well, the laundry is done. / myLot

Daytona Beach, Florida

September 19, 2024 3:47pm CST

Well, in the dryer. Still need to put it away, but at least I haven't forgotten about it completely. George just asked me for hot dogs. Just did a count. Might be hitting a store tomorrow to get some. Haven't decided yet. Glad he's asking for food, but wish he wouldn't put up a fight over his peg tube. I respect he wants it out, but eating two glasses of milk and four hotdogs a day isn't quite enough. However, there's been a spike in his weight, even if my scale is a few pounds off.But, then again, clothes and shoes do add up in a doctor's office and him holding onto the rails, too. Up is up and we'll take it. Once he reaches the weight they want, then they'll tell me the best way to ween him from the tube. But it also hinges on the swollow study tomorrow too, to make sure I'm doing the right thing. Well, here's hoping.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (98033)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Sep 24

I will hope along with you and I also hope George can lose the tubes soon, Surely George is swallowing right if he keep gobbling up hot dogs,

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (84810)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Sep 24

Well, just because he's getting them down, doesn't mean he's taking in enough. There's to factors a doctor looks at, weight for one. Making sure you're not to underweight to where you're losing muscle. and the ability to orally take in enough colories to maintain that weight. The fact he says it hurts, is a bit concerning. As well as the return of his coughing fits. But, those are likely the result of not walking and getting enough fresh air. I mean, today he ran out this morning for about half an hour, but it's not a daily thing. He asks me to disarm the house so he can go out if he wants, but from day to day he doesn't know if he wants to go out or not.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (98033)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Sep 24

@kaylachan well I wish the best for him and I do agree with you if something hurts it's best to find out what and see about the problem,

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (84810)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Sep 24

@RasmaSandra Yeah. That's why I'm not trying to rush tube removal.

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rakski

@rakski (156506)

• Philippines

20 Sep 24

I hope he will gain more and be able to swallow without do too much difficulty

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (84810)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

20 Sep 24

He seems to be doing okay.

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rakski

@rakski (156506)

• Philippines

20 Sep 24

@kaylachan that is good to know

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189880)

• Boise, Idaho

20 Sep 24

Good luck on the swallow test. These things take a while. Hope all goes well.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (86713)

• United States

20 Sep 24

I changed the bedsheets today and have part of that washed and put away. Good feeling! Sure hope the swallow study is favorable.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (84810)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

20 Sep 24

I won't find out right away, but we're going to get it done tomorrow.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135774)

• Marion, Ohio

19 Sep 24

Hope the swallowing is going good

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (84810)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Sep 24

I don't know. I can only guess. The way he randomly complain about pain and discomfort has me concerned. It could be nothing more then him streaching his stomach out. I don't doubt it shrunk and became almost non-fuctional when his swollow wasn't working.

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