Greetings to all,

I am 58, married to a 72 year old who had recent cancer surgery, removing 3/4 of his jaw. He has a (possibly) permanent feeding tube inserted directly into his stomach. The only liquid diet he feels comfortable with is Ensure Plus. He didn't like Jevity or Nutri-something 1.5. The hospital dieticians said Ensure Plus was OK. He's to have 6 cans a day. There is no fiber in Ensure Plus, so I've been adding about 2 tablespoons of Benefiber each day (mixed in with the flushing syringes of water before and after feedings).

My question is, is there something else I can add that will help alleviate the runs? He doesn't have cramps or anything, just very loose, runny stool. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,
Barb