I read several of your responses to my husband Sunday night, and it must have got him thinking, because Monday he ate better and started talking to me more about different things he thought he could tolerate. We saw the RO yesterday, and he said that everything is on track so far. My husband has lost some weight, but not as much as I feared. We're going to try a protein powder since he absolutely refuses to drink Boost or Ensure, even the "slow sips" way, but said he might be willing to try that method with something less disgusting. If anyone has tried a whey or protein powder that mixes up into something more palatable, I'd love to hear what brand. The health food isle at the grocery store set my head to spinning! Thanks, everyone for your support and kind words.