Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Hello, I took to the doc yesterday for her ear infection that medication doesn't do anything for anymore, plus immense decrease in weight. She has gone from 73lbs. to 63lbs. in 3 months. Her diet of pureed foods with duocal, 12 ensure puddings a day and other soft food remain the same. The weather has been extremely hot here and her appetite has decreased, but not so much that it would allow her to shed 10 pounds, I wouldn't think. has a hiatel hernia that makes it very difficult for her to swallow at times, unfortunately no one is willing to repair this as they say it is a huge risk to them to operate on her. She has a feeding tube but, legally, will not be allowed to live with me if she become dependant on it. Stupid, if you ask me, as I have been taking care of her for 8 years!! Any insight? What is being added to the foods that you all blend for the kids? , friend to , 24 on 9/5!!, CHARGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 , I'm not sure I can help, as Whitney is only a year and still on formula, but I do add Moducal to her diet. Just a powdered carbohidrate. There may be a better brand for the older kids. Good luck. DeAnn, Mom to Austin 9, 5, Whitney 1 year (CHARgE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 , I'm not sure I can help, as Whitney is only a year and still on formula, but I do add Moducal to her diet. Just a powdered carbohidrate. There may be a better brand for the older kids. Good luck. DeAnn, Mom to Austin 9, 5, Whitney 1 year (CHARgE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 , I'm not sure I can help, as Whitney is only a year and still on formula, but I do add Moducal to her diet. Just a powdered carbohidrate. There may be a better brand for the older kids. Good luck. DeAnn, Mom to Austin 9, 5, Whitney 1 year (CHARgE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 When my son dropped 20 pounds I used the following and it really helped. It is over 2000 calories if you can get it all down in a day, which is not hard as it's not as much as you would think. 1 cup whole milk 1 cup half and half 1 can of Carnation Instant breakfast (any flavor) ice cream to thicken to shake consistency 1 egg (for protein) if you want (I left it out) Put this in the blender and mix. Refrigerate what you don't drink and use within 24 hours. Hope this helps. Crickmore Mom to 22yrs. old cHaRGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Ahhhhh!! is lactose intolerant, therefore, she can't have any of the dairy concoctions.(eats ice crams and yougurt in moderation.) Bananas are out as well, she foams at the mouth. She does like mild guacamole though. The doc had recommended intant breakfast and we can't do it. The GI has been called and we are waiting to hear back from him. She had blended meatballs and noodles with duocal, 2 ensure puddings, an applesauce cup, gogurt and her thickened juice at her day program today, when she came home she voided it, so this all makes me think that there is something very wrong going on. , caregiver to , CHARGE, 24 on 9/5!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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