tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post5237071715142500278..comments2023-11-13T21:12:34.165-08:00Comments on One Fixer-Upper: New SubjectLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-46772977071711242632016-09-18T20:11:37.880-07:002016-09-18T20:11:37.880-07:00Yes, I have thought about that. Knowledge is alway...Yes, I have thought about that. Knowledge is always a good thing. And shared experiences seem to help more than just the plain facts. You are doing so many of us a real service. I'm 12 years younger. The irritating thing about that is we look the same age!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-69570667452650689822016-09-16T12:18:22.373-07:002016-09-16T12:18:22.373-07:00I spend far more time than I like dealing with med...I spend far more time than I like dealing with medications and nutrition. I don't know how some of the people I see around medical offices do it.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-86733357627497181622016-09-16T11:51:08.599-07:002016-09-16T11:51:08.599-07:00There are so many things we have to account for as...There are so many things we have to account for as we age and are on a variety of medicines. It almost takes a degree in pharmacology and nutrition. You are smart to pick the brains of those who all ready have those degrees. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-67380328412412684252016-09-16T08:46:34.992-07:002016-09-16T08:46:34.992-07:00Hope you're tucking away all this information....Hope you're tucking away all this information. With you being younger than LD odds are you'll need it. I'm ten years younger than Bob.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-21394408784168575582016-09-16T08:44:56.971-07:002016-09-16T08:44:56.971-07:00I didn't know about grapefruit juice. See, we ...I didn't know about grapefruit juice. See, we learn from each other.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-48499129277624161312016-09-16T08:43:58.245-07:002016-09-16T08:43:58.245-07:00Years ago I used Ensure with my mother but she was...Years ago I used Ensure with my mother but she wasn't on blood thinners.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-17142270939733541212016-09-16T08:42:24.849-07:002016-09-16T08:42:24.849-07:00I'd far rather deal with the medical than the ...I'd far rather deal with the medical than the nutritional. Will call today to see if Medicare and insurance will pay for a visit for me to consult with a dietitian about Bos's situation.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-53517564948897939942016-09-16T08:28:33.093-07:002016-09-16T08:28:33.093-07:00Because Bob's blood disorder greatly diminishe...Because Bob's blood disorder greatly diminishes his immune system we have to take great precautions to keep him away from areas where he could pick up something. I had never taken a flu shot in my life until Bob's hematologist asked me to get up to date on immunizations & to get all the immunizations Bob gets.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-41778076432676055242016-09-16T08:23:37.443-07:002016-09-16T08:23:37.443-07:00A big part of the problem is I'm not intereste...A big part of the problem is I'm not interested in the subject. Find it all very complicated.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-80284278074595624632016-09-16T07:45:50.169-07:002016-09-16T07:45:50.169-07:00Mother used to drink Ensure. Not sure what's i...Mother used to drink Ensure. Not sure what's in it! You are golden to try so hard to do all you can for your Bob!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-90353260329572445742016-09-16T04:24:27.128-07:002016-09-16T04:24:27.128-07:00Add me to those who didn't know about the supp...Add me to those who didn't know about the supplemental drinks. Mom used them after suggestions from her doc, and generally liked them, but she didn't have any conditions that would proscribe Vitamin K. On the other hand, her blood pressure medication meant no grapefruit juice, and she just hated that.shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-72326132956555857292016-09-16T02:55:24.550-07:002016-09-16T02:55:24.550-07:00It sounds like you're doing everything there i...It sounds like you're doing everything there is to do. I'm sure it is overwhelming. My husband likes protein drinks, but I've never tried them. I take blood thinners and did not know about the supplemental drinks. Of course, I don't need them, but it's good to know for future reference. Jamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551543776509110496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-9293690771196221352016-09-15T21:33:16.428-07:002016-09-15T21:33:16.428-07:00Nutrition is so much more than just eating. With n...Nutrition is so much more than just eating. With no dietary restrictions yet, I just try to serve balanced meals, with caution about calorie intake. <br />You have a much bigger task on your hands. I hope you can find a way for you to meet your health needs while also meeting Bob's. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-851147985816837432016-09-15T19:31:41.261-07:002016-09-15T19:31:41.261-07:00We try to eat healthy and mom really does try to k...We try to eat healthy and mom really does try to keep a healthy balance even though she loves her sweets. Ahhh... flu shots! Right! Need to get those!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-2744794255888739402016-09-15T19:05:01.912-07:002016-09-15T19:05:01.912-07:00Good food for a person can get very complicated. I...Good food for a person can get very complicated. I look on the internet for suggestions. I'm not really pleased with what nutritionists give me.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-61733379599458159882016-09-15T17:34:38.100-07:002016-09-15T17:34:38.100-07:00I don't have cabinet space for multiple contra...I don't have cabinet space for multiple contraptions. Thanks for the blender tip. I'll keep that in mind.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-66950830071575501682016-09-15T17:32:43.743-07:002016-09-15T17:32:43.743-07:00I've never done smoothies. This is all new to ...I've never done smoothies. This is all new to me.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-29314253544392971042016-09-15T17:31:48.901-07:002016-09-15T17:31:48.901-07:00I figure you only get help if you search for it an...I figure you only get help if you search for it and make known what you're looking for. I'm on the hunt for help where ever I can find it.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-55942237662018564722016-09-15T16:15:24.525-07:002016-09-15T16:15:24.525-07:00I don't have anything to add to this conversat...I don't have anything to add to this conversation except moral support. I do make a protein drink for breakfast every morning using Herbalife protein and healthy meal mixes plus fruit and ice that is so good tasting it doesn't taste like it's good for you. If you end up just getting a blender, make sure you get one that has a blade that reverses when it gets bogged down. I've researched the fancy juicers but so far my blender does just fine for my purposes.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-89878533177812508312016-09-15T14:05:12.337-07:002016-09-15T14:05:12.337-07:00I understand some of your frustration. I've b...I understand some of your frustration. I've been drinking more homemade smoothies with protein powder added. I don't like the protein powder. I can tell it has changed the drink a little and that annoys me but my sugar seems to like the drinks. I'd love to hear more about any good recipes you find. Hope Bob likes the drinks because that is an easy way to slip in extra nutrition. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-53920815353798012092016-09-15T13:07:18.545-07:002016-09-15T13:07:18.545-07:00I'm so glad you've called the hospital edu...I'm so glad you've called the hospital education department. Hopefully they have some ideas, or even a referral. I remember when my dad lost his appetite (he had Lewy Body dementia), Medicare covered the cost of a dietician/nutritionist coming to the home for an evaluation of the situation and recommendations. Just like doctors, dietitians can have specialties too. It would be nice to talk to one with experience with elders/dementia/CHF/blood thinners. Wow, just typing all those conditions seems overwhelming. I give you a ton of credit Linda for all you are doing, and for doing it so well!Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.com