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[JustApril]

I guess I'm just frustrated cause there really isn't anything I can do for my mom. Not really sure of how much time we may have left but try every day to make sure she is at least comfortable. She barely eats and just wants to drink pepsi. I try to get her to try healthy drinks but no luck. Last month she mostly ate tomato soup and spaghetti O's, this month she hates spaghetti O's but will eat oatmeal. Most foods now make her gag so she only eats a couple of bites anyway. Says everything tastes bitter any suggestions on foods she may be able to tolerate?? She was awake quite abit today as we had company but will probally sleep most of the next few days. She has about one good day a week. It just doesn't seem fair to me that she spent most of her life helping others and now she suffers. I know there are no answers Just lots of questions

[JC145]

Have  you tried Boost, Ensure, etc.  Some are vanilla, chocolate, etc .. but there are some fruit flavored as well.  I prefer these over ice .. good and cold .. with a straw.  

Judy

[crecco]

I know that you would like to see your mom eat more, but I am sure that she is eating what she feels she can tolerate. You do not say much about where she is at but I do know that many chemos will mess up your tase buds or cause a bitter or metallic taste in your mouth, making everything taste yucky. Try popscicles for hydration. I eat those a lot when things taste bad, plus they feel good in your mouth.
       Chris

[bohan54]

Could you possibly provide a bit more info about your mom and her condition in your profile?  Sorry she is struggling, I say give her whatever she wants so long as it can't hurt her.

[onthemendmomma]

Try coconut water it comes in the produce section like a juice box it is expensive but it is full of good things like electrolites and potassium. I also tolerated "naked" juice the one with watermelon and a touch of mint. Yougurt with salt on toast was also good to me. I hope you both get some relief soon.