I bought whey protein that has 270 calories and 52g of protein in every serving and add that to the ensure, adding a little bit of water to thin. I don't want to clog her tube! With Carol's BMI she needs min. of 2272 calories and 71g protein. I would like Carol to intake a min of 2500 calories per day. I know davidcpa has even recommended as high as 3000. Carol has just been approved for Medicaid and will find out today if they will cover enteral feeding supplies. From what I was told by the Oncologist's Social Worker they do and there's a local supply company that handles Medicaid. Maybe they carry Carnation Instant Breakfast VHC 560. Does the RO have to script these feeding supplies to be covered by the insurance? I assume they would due to the medical treatment she has to have? AllegroMed.com has 96 cans of Carnation Instant Breakfast VHC 560 for $132.00 w/free shipping. Can't beat that with a stick as the average shipping per case (24 cans) is $11.00 from other sites I've seen. Is this a good price? Averages out to $1.37 per can. I will dig into the tight budget to get what Carol needs. Bill collectors will have to take the rear seat in a 7 passenger van......and use snail mail. LOL

I have to say it again. This site is fantastic. Without it I would be banging my head against a brick wall.

Linda