At least he is still taking something in by mouth. When making shakes, try to use ingredients that are full fat so they have the most calories. You can throw in muscle milk (sold =any department store or pharmacy) in the shakes to boost calories and nutrients. If you substitute half and half for milk it will boost the calories significantly. The daily calories must get over 2500 every single day. Im sorry to be so blunt, but if his intake isnt boosted up to a bare minimum of 2500 calories and 48-64 oz of water daily (every single day) then your husband will have a much more difficult time with everything. This is easily prevented by upping his daily calorie intake. It really is that important!

How about canned sliced peaches (they slide right down), soft scrambled eggs, applesauce, cottage cheese, chicken noodle soup or even try Gerbers puffs (baby snack)? The puffs come in all kinds of flavors. I eat the peach ones almost daily.

Many patients refuse to be part of the forum, leaving these things to their caregivers. They prefer the head in the sand approach, maybe not knowing means its not real to them? They will have their caregiver handle everything. Ive seen many caregivers with these types of patients. To get the importance of the patients intake across to their patient in the easiest, least confrontational way, they will print out select posts. Then the caregiver leaves them in a place where the patient "accidentally" stumbles across the printouts and can read them in private. If your husband is not completely on board about his intake, try letting him "accidentally" find the printed posts. Ive seen this little trick work wonders on many a stubborn patient.

Best wishes!!!