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Just went through this with my mom. I kept asking the docs/nurses to help her with something to get her to eat. She was 78lbs! After she was back in the hospital for dehydration (duh) for a couple of days they were ready to discharge her. Really ready with the paperwork. Asked the nurse if she had been given an appetite stimulant and she still hadn't. I sat down on the chair and said we weren't going until she got one or I had real good reason why she couldn't have one. They believed me. She finally got one the same day. She got periactin (sp might be off) but I've heard nothing but good things about megace. Takes a few days to really kick in so I gave her anything she wanted. For her it was ice cream. She won't drink Boost or Ensure. Although she didn't know it was the base of her milkshake! Until she was "hungry" I didn't care what she ate. When she did start to want food I was much better with a balanced diet. It's so hard but try things she used to like. And ask about an appetite stimulant ASAP. Sending you a big hug! It's a very hard situation and I hope she cooperates a bit for both of your sakes!
Good luck to you - on this caregiving journey, and get back to us, if possible, with an update.
Hap
Like shelleyanne recommended, find comfort foods or old favorites. I know renal diets usually restrict proteins sharply. If mom is diebetic too, use Splenda as a sweetener to bake or cook with. Also, even what she wants sounds odd to you, remember their tastebuds act differently with age and medications. Good luck!
I agree with Shelley, and I'm sending you another hug from Sleepless New York as difficult times are ahead of you. Anyway, go to this link for more tips on how to care for your mom: http://www.aakp.org/aakp-library/eat-chronic-kidney-disease/
Your culinary skills will be tested, but I'm sure your mom will be looking forward to the next meal. To make things easier for you and save time, prepare a weekly menu ahead of time and/or ask her nutritionist for assistance. They'll be glad to help. Good luck my friend.
-- ED