RE: Hospitals

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Thank God, when I was in the hospital, I had a supportive doctor. I talked

with him ahead of time and he gave me permission to have my family bring me

food. This was totally against hospital regulations but they had NOTHING

for me to eat.

 

They sent in a dietitian who knew less about nutrition than I did who told

me how awful my " diet " was since it did not provide any protein. They

mystery meals they provided me made great fodder for my roommate's comedy

routines. I had cooked for weeks before I went to the hospital and my

family kindly heated the food and transported it to the hospital with them

so the visiting hours became my meal times.

 

The surgeon did not want to let me out until I proved I could eat certain

foods, all of which I will never eat. When I finally convinced him that it

was a moot point, he signed me out.

 

DEFINITELY find out the hospital rules and options before you enter and get

the support of your doctor to make sure you get the care you really need.

 

Ligtstar

 

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On Behalf Of fruffy21

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:13 AM

 

Re: animal or not...?

 

 

 

oh my goodness, i have to laugh at your cracker barrel story!! when i

was recently in the hospital, my surgeons told me i couldn't leave

until i was able to eat and drink on my own. several of my family

members told the nurses and assistants that i was a vegetarian and

they were assured the hospital cafeteria had things i could safely

eat. well, the hospital's idea of " vegetarian " broth was chicken

broth-- because, and i quote, " there's no meat in it!! " turns out,

one of my surgeons is also a vegetarian, and he was not happy to hear

they didn't have any vegetable broth and that they hadn't at least

offered ensure as an alternative. so, moral of the story: make sure

they have vegetarian fare BEFORE you go in the hospital! if not,

bring your own!!

 

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