Tracy:

Ask your mothers doc about the feeding machine. With the machine, you can load 4 cans and set it for her and then she can feed while she sleeps. Its the easiest way to get thru this. Its imperative for her to have proper nutrition or she wont be able to heal and will have a harder time. Does your mother have a nutritionist? If not, ask where she is being treated. A nutritionist will help you with making sure your mother receives the right amount of nutrition and can help guide you.

Ive used the overnight feeding method since August. I was like your mom and felt full after about 1/2 a can. I also had a hard time tolerating the formula. The feeding pump is very easy to operate.

As Nelie mentioned, its very important that your mom keeps swallowing. She will have an easier time when this is all over if she swallows on a daily basis.

Best of luck to you and your mom. Feel free to ask questions, there are so many wonderful people here willing to help.


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