I found your other post under Eating, Speech, Swallowing and Menu Ideas. Its in the right place as you asked for help with nutrition info. I did reply to that post already.

Being a caregiver is NOT an easy job at all. I would make a horrible caregiver! I just cant imagine all you must go thru and if you have a stubborn patient that makes it 10 times harder. Even on lousy days you need to be Ms Sunshine with encouraging and upbeat while being a patient advocate. Too much all at once all the while you are also trying to keep a normal lifestyle and run a household. Many caregivers seek out therapists and some take anxiety meds. Its nothing to be ashamed of, caregivers are human and have it tough too. Sounds like you are doing a good job with everything.

Hang in there and very soon this will all be a distant memory. In about another month your husband should begin to slowly have some better days. We are here to support you so please dont hesitate to hang out on the forum.


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile