"The Joneses" > wrote in message
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> 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
>
>

Really...what is it about hospitals and their food? You'd think they'd know
that a body needs good nutrition to heal itself. What part of all that salt
and sugar is gonna do that ?

Glad to hear Ol'Whiskerface is on the mend, keep sneakin' in the good stuff!

Kathi