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Default Hospital Food (a DH Update)

The Joneses wrote:
> Gentle Friends:
> Ol'Whiskerface had his surgery this morning, they feel they got all the
> cancer. He's sassy & mean as usual before I left. Doc had the gall to order
> a clear diet this evening, even after our nurse-who-knew-us urged normal
> diet. Bob wanted a meatlovers' pizza. Or Philly steak & cheese sub, no
> onions. Or roast turkey & things. Or meatloaf & stuff. He got powdered
> yellow salt broth and green jello. And Water. I got his pallid tea, being
> thirsty for hot, er warm. Then I remembered the high protein, low fat bars I
> carry everywhere. He ate about 600 calories' worth. Strawberry/yogurt and
> s'mores flavors. That hit the spot for now. It's nice having friends on the
> ward who will turn the other way whilst discussing chardonnays and prime
> beef.
> I'm to report for rounds tomorrow early and let docs know just how spoiled
> he is for real food.
> Many thanks for the good wishes & prayers.
> Love,
> Edrena
>
>

That's really good news Edrena. Give ol' whiskers our best.

George