Julie: I am so sorry the news wasn't better. Think you may be at the point where it is up to Larry to decide. Provide the meals he asks for and likes. I know after you make most, he will say he doesn't want it, but get out that Cuisinart and start grinding things up, mixing them in whatever he usually likes - mayo, yogurt, bananas, sour cream, cottage cheese. Calorie count right now is useless if he won't eat.

Do three chicken breasts - save one for you. Grind up the rest - zip lock bag into fridge. Same for pork and an inexpensive beef. Label the bags. Now you have enough for the week. Hard boil at least six eggs - mash up into any of the meats. (Protein)

The one thing you do know is he is not going to eat if he is afraid of choking. So texture is the key. Look for the 10 for $10.00 yogurts and get the best flavors for him (stay away from any honey flavored. Honey can make the mouth and throat feel dry).

He loves his milk. Milk shakes and throw in anything you have: fruits, veggies, ice cream - again never mind about calories, just add flavor. Toss in his Ensure. Try the Enchiladas - very soft and tasty. And again, if it takes him all morning or afternoon to drink, that is OK.

I do know how difficult it is to motivate him to get outside and in hazy, hot and humid, you are not going to do it anyway, unless it is for an appointment or necessary errands. But sitting outside for a bit may help. He may agree to that if it doesn't involve a lot of walking or exercise.

Go easy honey. Please do take care of yourself. Schedule Jim if you need a break. Time to re-eval and reconsider. Debbie

Thanks for your post Debbie - always supportive.

I did encourage (bribe) Larry to go for a walk yesterday. The weather was absolutely perfect with no humidity! He even sat out on the patio afterwards! I know I need to shove everything calorie wise into his food. The big problem is getting him to eat. I told him that he is the only one that can do that.

Julie

Ensure is making a clear liquid supplement .... i bought it off amazon --- the stuff at walmart isnt the same --- the stuff from amazon comes in a smaller container like a kids juice box..one of the few things dan drinks... also shakeology makes some fabulous stuff --- i am not kidding it is good --- dan dont like it but dan doesent like anything ..... the chocolate is great - no i dont sell it ( lots of dealers out there) i prefer to buy from amazon -- costs more but no signing up for a program.. my thoughts >>

Thanks Nancy. I buy the "Ensure type" shake at Target. Larry likes the chocolate one. He is picky too about food and especially what he drinks. The shaeology sounds good. I welcome any suggestions at this point.

Julie