That was a succcessful ride that landed us at the store.
@kaylachan (80455)
Daytona Beach, Florida
November 7, 2025 2:06pm CST
When George decides he wants to go for a drive, I never know where we'll end up. So after about an hour of driving, and seeing where George used to live, we found ourselves at Winn-Dixie.
George was asking me about Apple sauce, but I couldn't find it. I did however find pudding and Jell-o. So I found George some pudding. It's good to see him wanting to try and ask for more foods. He knows he has to eat if he wants his tube out and to stay out, but he's also battling himself and a lifetime of bad habits.
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@MarieCoyle (50594)
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8 Nov
It's great that he is showing more interest in what he might like to eat. Does he still eat so many hot dogs?
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@kaylachan (80455)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov
It varies. He'll sometimes go a couple days or more and not eat them, but they seem to be his main sorce of protien. We've bought ground beef, but he hasn't asked for it. He knows its a swollowing issue and he struggles. He occassionally has what's known as silent asperations.... as indicated in the report from his last barium study. Advent health makes the reports viewable and I'm able to access them.
What most people don't know, I understand enough of what's being said to know what's going on. When words are used I don't know, I know how to ask.
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@kaylachan (80455)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19h
@MarieCoyle I dn't think he would've survived the stroke if we hadn't been a couple. I know he hates that I am on the doctor's side, but the more he realizes his own challenges, the more he knows he's not ready and I'm right.
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@MarieCoyle (50594)
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21h
@kaylachan
I know when people suffer from a swallowing problem, sometimes textures don't seem right to them.
George is truly fortunate to have you for a helpmate and an advocate. I know he would not have made it this far without you there, Kayla.
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@kaylachan (80455)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19h
I didn't think of that. I haven't bought canned fruit in ages because I've stopped eating it. I really need to pick some up. It's over processed I know, but it's still fruit at the end of the day.
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@kaylachan (80455)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19h
@porwest Yeah, i know. I used to love canned peaches and pinapples. I just haven't bought any in a while. Thanks for the reminder. Next grocery run I'll remember to get some and I might find the applesauce.
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@porwest (110830)
• United States
19h
@kaylachan Yep. There's a whole section devoted to that.
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@celticeagle (181571)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Nov
Aren't we all doing that? I know I sure am. I'm glad he's enjoying eating more.
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@RasmaSandra (90663)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13h
I am glad to know George enjoys getting out and about. I have found that the best apple sauce is Macintosh,
@LindaOHio (205451)
• United States
19h
I'm glad George is asking for different foods.
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@Dammy4life (179)
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7 Nov
Aw, that’s kinda nice. Even if it’s just pudding, sounds like he’s making little steps, and that’s huge.
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@kaylachan (80455)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov
Yeah. He also bought macroni and potato salad, too. so it's not so bad.







