I was surprised I could find no stores that carried the Carnation VHC... They all told me medical supply places ...

So I called there and they said they have it and that my medical insurance will pay for it if doc faxed in a script for it ... so I called my regular MD and she said no problem and faxed it in.

I think though I will check with like Rite Aid or Walgreens and see if they can special order it for me, because they charge $70 for 24 cans at medical supply and that seems unreal and is ripping off the insurance co, when at the company's own website (carnation) it is only $50 to order online and have delivered free....


I also noted AMAZON.com carries it so can have it shipped direct and it is $31 for 24 cans there.... plus shipping.


I got some soup down today HORRAY! I strained some cream of chicken and had no problem with it.. felt so nice getting something warm down.

Also fudgecicles and those freezie pops my daughter loves ... I am grabbing anything I think I can get down LOL ... but feel I have reached a turning point last couple days where I am able to get more down for some calories ...

I am hoping the prosthetic guy can get a better fit on Monday so I can try a bit more adventurous eating... Sucks feeling the hunger but not feeling the ability to do it. (I am sure you can relate). So far it just has not been a good fit for eating or drinking and within 2 days of having it adjusted it needs redone ... He says I am healing mega faster than he is used to... he cannot believe it. While this is good, it is a pain for making this thing work LOL.


I told my daughter that I will save the family a ton of money through this because I have always been one who loved to go out for dinner ... I love food ... well, now I can settle for a 100/$3.99 freezie pop and fix them their 4 meals/$15 dinner and everyone is happy LOL ...

Another good note: I have only had to take probably 3 pain pills all this past week, other than the one i take every night at bedtime to ensure good sleep ... trying not to take them unless very necessary.


OH QUESTION for you pros out there
I can tell my jaw is tightening up and not opening as far or as easy as prior. I am trying to carefully work it just by doing the open close motions and then putting fingers in between and trying to spread my fingers to increase gap .... Those who have had this happen what have you used to exercise it and keep it from losing motion and to regain the part that is lost? I am not sure if having TMJ and arthritis prior is making it worse or not but I know I don't want to lose any more movement in it because already the prosthetic is a bit hard to get thru the gap ... so I am determined to fix this.

Thanks all Have a wonderful day!