Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

Mom had an echocardiogram which came back normal. This means she can start chemo on the 30th.

I hope she'll be strong enough to go. She's so sick right now. Barely eating or drinking. She gets weaker each day.

I'm hoping to some how get her feeling better by Tuesday. I'm also hoping the chemo works and works quickly.

I'm glad the echo cardiogram came back normal. Does she have a port for chemo?

Do you know how to make or have access to bone stock? It can be so nutrient dense and easy to digest, it might help her build up some strength. It's not hard to make. I'd be happy to talk you through it if you need a hand.

[Wrang1er]

Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

I'm glad the echo cardiogram came back normal. Does she have a port for chemo?

Do you know how to make or have access to bone stock? It can be so nutrient dense and easy to digest, it might help her build up some strength. It's not hard to make. I'd be happy to talk you through it if you need a hand.

Easy,

She does have a port. I don't know how to make it but I was recently reading about it. Do you have a recipe? I will also Google it.

Thanks for the suggestion, EGF!

[Starfish]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

Easy,

She does have a port. I don't know how to make it but I was recently reading about it. Do you have a recipe? I will also Google it.

Thanks for the suggestion, EGF!

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[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

Easy,

She does have a port. I don't know how to make it but I was recently reading about it. Do you have a recipe? I will also Google it.

Thanks for the suggestion, EGF!

I'm glad she has a port. That makes things easier.

There are a lot of ways to make stock. If you have a crock pot/slow cooker it's easiest. When I had cancer I couldn't handle touching meat but I had friends with a farm and they would make this for me any time they were processing a chicken or turkey.

I usually start with roasting a chicken and then breaking it down. But it doesn't have to be chicken. Beef bones can make the stock thicker though and that's not always desired- though it does add more protein.
Put all of the bones and some of the bone meat into crock pot.
Add in celery garlic onions mushrooms carrots turmeric salt and a small splash of vinegar (vinegar just helps break up the bones to release more nutrients). I also really like turnips in there.
Top with water to about two inches from the top.
Cook on low for at least 8 hours.
Strain.
Serve.

You can do all of the same stovetop with a big pot. It's just easier with a crock pot so you don't have to watch it so much.

If you can get Miso paste to make miso broth that's also super high protein and healthy to drink when you can't get food down.

[Wrang1er]

Thank you, Easy! I'm going to do this tomorrow. Mom has a Crock-Pot. We also have a instant pot which I've only used three times.

I am going to try to get her eating as much as possible today. She had a horrible night but I made her eat a pudding cup and then I mixed a BeneCalorie into a small glass of Carnation breakfast drink and had her drink that. She's sleeping now but when she wakes up I'll make her eat again.

I appreciate your input. I'm going to go with the chicken. Any other suggestions please send them my way.

Thanks again!

~W

[easygoingfemme]

If you need to mix medicine into something, applesauce can be a good mix. The dairy might be hard on her stomach right now...

[Wrang1er]

I am in the emergency department with my mother. She began vomiting and must have dislodged the PEG tube because it started leaking.

She's so weak that I had to call 911.

[Starfish]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

I am in the emergency department with my mother. She began vomiting and must have dislodged the PEG tube because it started leaking.

She's so weak that I had to call 911.

Lifting you and your Mom in prayer.

[~ocean]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

I am in the emergency department with my mother. She began vomiting and must have dislodged the PEG tube because it started leaking.

She's so weak that I had to call 911.

((((((((( wrangler & mom ))))))))) stay strong ~

[clay]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

I am in the emergency department with my mother. She began vomiting and must have dislodged the PEG tube because it started leaking.

She's so weak that I had to call 911.

((((((((((((((((((((((Wrang & MOM)))))))))))).....I am saddened to hear this, buddy! Know many of us are holding you & your mom up, sending positive juju to you both!