Guest guest Posted July 17, 2001 Report Share Posted July 17, 2001 Hi All, Al came home from the hospital Friday. He was so glad to get home, after four weeks, so was I happy to have him home! The aneurysm turned out to be very small. The DR said it was nothing to worry about for a long time. Thank goodness! The J-tube turned into major surgery. He will have the staples for about three more weeks. We like being able to do the tube feeding thru out the night with the pump. It takes twelve hours for three cans of Osmolite and one can of water. Also drinks three cans during the day plus what he can eat. He weighed 138 LB. when he left the hospital and he is 6 FT. 2 IN. So, we got to put some meat on those bones! Bill, we are crushing the meds now and putting them in the tube, but I wondered about the Amantadine. Should it be crushed? Is it a time released med? I have continued to give it by mouth, because I wasn't sure about it. It is going to be a slow process, but I can see improvement. Keeps me hopping, but you all know about that! Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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