Hello
I'm so sorry to hear of your husbands discomfort. I been thru it. I was using the Store Brand (Walgreens) ENsure in the Vanilla Protein Plus 350 calories. I remember even the smell of food would make me sick. As far as the NO speaking OMG is that so frustrating. Did you hear of the BOOGIE BOARD...its a dry erase board about 4 X 6 LED . U can write on it with the PEN it comes with and press the button to erase. They last a long time and now I keep them in all the rooms I use. I hope he feels better real soon. I'm sure DOCS told you that half the battle is a POSITIVE ATTITIUDE. Keep it in his mind ITS TEMPORARY!!!! There is light at the end of the tunnel. Just STAY HYDRATED... and yes LOTSA protein of course. As far as the PAIN MEDS..you gotta do what you gotta do to stay comfortable, I never had constipation I was on liquid morphine. It was very helpful. GOOD LUCK to you. I hope all gets better for you both. Hang in there please....