BOB IS HOME- 4TH DISCHARGE THE CHARM??

I am happy he is home, what a long road he has conquered. I will refrain from advice as my source of expertise is all about poop, prune juice, bladder bags, and chocolate milk shakes, thats the best of the bunch. Now I am on to the heart, low readings high readings, pulse rates, I liked the poop better, an easier fix.
Good luck this time, keep him comfy cozy,
Ginger Beane

OK, I found it on Amazon.....I'm always a sucker for new cereals. I ordered some. I've wanted to try flax seed, and now here's my chance.

Stephany in Iowa

Red River? I haven't tried that yet. I'll have to look it up. I actually use Roman Meal (I order it off the internet because we live in a small town), and I mix it half and half with oatmeal, add honey and chopped nuts.

My husband does NOT like the flavor of oatmeal, but it works.

Thanks for the tip! I used to think that just oatmeal would do it (works for me), but he loves his Docusate.

Stephany in Iowa

Thank you- yes, we have a basket full of laxatives,stool softeners & suppositories. Also, I am making smoothies containing ground flax seed & making hot cereal for his breakfast (Red River- high in fibre). So far so good- he has been home nearly 3 whole days now. The nurse is coming every day for awhile to check vitals etc. He has been doing some walking to try & get some muscle back. He weighs 139 as of yesterday (that's up a little). We won't get the results of the lung biopsy for awhile. that's the update for today- Lorrie

And don't forget Dulcolax (Docusate, or other names). When my husband began taking it regularly (twice a day), he got great relief.

Good luck!

Stephany in Iowa

Lorrie,

I am so glad you have him home! Keep us posted...The Glycolax I mentioned in another post is a great "Loosing agent"...I think it is more of a softener, than a laxative, and it is also milder...causes no cramping. You mix it with any drink once a day.

Lots of Luck to you all,
Karen