Re: What to feed during brown-out?

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When we had bad feeding issues with Grace, we added MCT oil to her food. It is easier to digest, and can really put some weight on. Now we use Periactin, for her migranes but double the dose because there is a side affect of increased appetite. Both of these work but are prescription.

During brown outs, we also see a drastic decrease in appetite. We usually give her Pedialyte as "juice" to make sure she is well hydrated. We have good luck with the pediasure, but Carnation Instant Breakfast is easier to drink and does the same thing. I would mix the Carnation with Whole milk, or even add half and half to it (for the calories).

Although Grace does have a g tube, we have yet needed to resort to feeds through it during a brown out. (So far she only has the g tube for hydration during illness, and because she takes her medication through it.)

As far as the G tube is involved, they really are not that bad. Honestly it has helped Grace out so much. I know it is a tough decision, but it is better to do it when he is stronger, than wait until he is in crisis to do it. We have never regretted for a minute doing it for her.

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The MCT oil is a help, but it is gross. You can add it to almost anything, but be forwarned. Grace quickly learned what had the oil in it and what did not. We ultimatly ended up with the tube because of this, in part. We were adding all of her medications to food and drinks, eventually she figured it out and stopped eating. Now that she can eat normal foods, without medications in it, her appetite is pretty good. Granted we still use the Periactin as an apetite stimulant