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

I'm glad he's doing well enough to gripe about the (lack of solid) food!
You will both continue to be in my thoughts. And I hope he gets to eat real
food very soon.

Jill