Can y'all please say prayers for my wife Patti

[rodheadlee]

Dad finally passed away Saturday at 5:30 a.m. it's been a long watch for my wife Patti, it seems she has picked up a bug from being at the hospital so many times. She is allergic to antibiotics so could you please all pray for her to get well really quick. She's the one arranging the funeral and taking care of business until I get there next weekend.

[bluebell]

Prayers!

[Tony uk]

Prayers assured.

[Tacenda]

13 hours ago, rodheadlee said:

Dad finally passed away Saturday at 5:30 a.m. it's been a long watch for my wife Patti, it seems she has picked up a bug from being at the hospital so many times. She is allergic to antibiotics so could you please all pray for her to get well really quick. She's the one arranging the funeral and taking care of business until I get there next weekend.

God Bless Patti! She's amazing and I haven't met her, but knowing what you've said here, she's an angel. I'll be saying a prayer, I hope she kicks that bug quick. Sorry for you and your family's loss rodheadlee. 😢

[Calm]

16 hours ago, rodheadlee said:

Dad finally passed away Saturday at 5:30 a.m. it's been a long watch for my wife Patti, it seems she has picked up a bug from being at the hospital so many times. She is allergic to antibiotics so could you please all pray for her to get well really quick. She's the one arranging the funeral and taking care of business until I get there next weekend.

Must be hard on both of you to be separated right now.

[rodheadlee]

Thank you all, she seems much better today. 

[rodheadlee]

Well I just thought I'd let you all know your prayers have come to fruition Patti is doing really well. I really appreciate all the effort you guys put into praying for us. Thanks again.

[Rain]

I'm so glad she is doing well, and I'm sad about your dad.  I just saw this thread and said a prayer after reading your original post, so even though it was too late for that, I hope she continues to do well. 

[rodheadlee]

I'm finally at Dad's home with Patti. She is not as well as she sounded over the phone. Her weight is down to 79 lb and she can't drink Boost because it creates flem her throat. Does anyone have a suggestion of some kind of Vitamin Water I can buy for her that will give her calories that's not milk-based? She really only eats one meal a day. I can't get her to eat breakfast. She's been that way for a long time.

[Calm]

Chat came up with three no milk based ensure type drinks, but check  with the doctors.  Another option might be infant formulas that are not milk based.  I don’t know which would be cheaper or better in the long run.  I have no experience with this as my mother never lost her appetite nor have I taken care of anyone who wouldn’t eat something (my daughter has a very restricted diet due to nausea that we can’t figure out the cause of (migraines, GI, diabetes, fibro…take your pick, but likely a combination), but weight isn’t an issue even if nutrition is.  It’s very frustrating wanting to help someone who just can’t accept your help for some reason.

• Kate Farms (pea protein–based, very widely used in hospitals)
• Orgain Nutrition Shakes (plant-based versions)
• Nestlé Compleat Plant-Based

Also if she isn’t drinking enough she could be dehydrated which will make it harder for her to think (some apparent dementia is actually dehydration).  I have a hard time drinking lots of water.  It makes my head feeel full.  That. And a few other things indicate I am very sensitive to electrolyte shifts,, so I have started using saltsttick fast chews throughout the day and my head feels enter and it’s easier to drink more.  I went very lowsallt when I was misdiagnosed with Ménière’s disease, but have had minor issues with drinking more than a cup of water every hour or so since a teen.

chat’s protocol for dehydration:  

If she’s struggling:

 

Step 1 — stabilize hydration

Small sips every 5–10 minutes

Use Pedialyte or diluted version

 

Step 2 — once tolerated

Alternate:

electrolyte drink

calorie drink (plant shake or smoothie)

Step 3 — combine if possible

Add a pinch of salt + a little sugar to a smoothie → improves absorption

 

Electrolyte powders are probably the most practical, but be careful not to overuse them.   Seriously, talk to a doctor about this or better,  a doctor referred dietitian who specializes in older clients. 

Edited March 22 by Calm