November 12, 2012

Fatten him up!

The main concern with Erik's heath right now is his weight.  He's been losing steadily since he entered the skilled nursing facility at the beginning of September.   For a long time he wasn't in the mood to eat or he fell asleep while eating.   His meals were changed to mechanical soft, enriched with extra calories and he started getting an appetite stimulator.  We saw no change; so the dose was increased and now I think it's working.  Erik's eating, with vigor. 

When I visit I try to supplement his diet with a Magic Cup or a Mighty Shake.   These contain lots of calories and nutrition in a small package.  And Erik likes them.  

And he's holding it himself, another good sign.
Yesterday he ate a Magic Cup AND a Mighty Shake in one sitting.  600 calories.  

What else could I bring him that would taste good?  Wendy's Frosty?  Any ideas?  Gotta fatten this sweet guy up.  

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