Re: My Input (was gtube vs. peg)

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Amy,

I have had severe bouts of weakness over time & actually found a lot of it to be

linked to my iron levels. Have you tried taking a supplement? I take a pill

every day or every other day...

Amy M.

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Re: Re: gtube vs. peg

Thanks a lot, . It does help to know I'm not alone.

On Dec 27, 2008, at 6:14 PM, sweetleo03 wrote:

> I understand your frustration with suddenly losing your ability to

> feed yourself - I lost a lot of my mobility after a lengthy hospital

> stay few years ago. Have you tried drinking Boost or Ensure? I drink

> one every night before bed to help with my weight. Sometimes I even

> chug one or two in place of a meal if I'm crunched for time. This can

> get pricey though, so I'd recommend getting a prescription if you go

> with that route. I also drink a lot of Naked or Bolthouse Farms,

> organic, highly concentrated fruit smoothies, which pack a lot of

> calories and vitamins. They are also pretty filling and taste

> awesome. Hang in there, you're not alone! It seems like all I can

> handle these days are my mouse and joystick. I'm considering trying

> out that amino acid diet in attempts to maintain what I do still have.