Hi Bonnie,

My dad's doing fine and hope that John will also be fine following the O2 treatment.

I am quoting my response to your post on the other thread: [quote]Hi Bonnie, hope John's doing fine.

I do not have a medical background but like you I too researched and learned alot. I understand the challenges of caregiving. My dad would not listen to my mom so I am the one who become an arbitrator.

While he was undergoing his TPF, it was difficult for him to even open his mouth because of mucositis and he had to depend lot on semi-liquid diet. I had informed him of the consequences of abstaining food, so he never complained and started having smaller but frequent meals. I and my wife used to cook him soupy noodles with all veggies (also capsicum, onion and garlic) without any spices, which he found easier to eat. He maintained 135 lbs throughout the treatment.

My suggestion for John is that have him eat what he likes more frequently, do not force him too much. You will have to research a bit on food as well to help him.

Few suggestions, from my dad's experience:
- Soupy Noodles
- Cooked Porridge and Pulses/Legumes e.g. Mungbean. You can add Yogurt
- Cornflakes and Cold milk
- Ice-cream (probably melted)
- Banana and other hardskinned fruits (check with doctor though).
- Apple Juice (Tropicana 100%)
- Hard boiled egg.
- Coconut Water

O2 treatment will help him recover and carry on with TIC. Tell him about my Dad. At 66, he is still fighting and doing his best to maintain health.

Hope to hear from you soon. Take care, you are also an awesome caregiver.[/quote]