Calogen and Fortisip advice?

Hi,

never had the calogen but you can do whatever with the fortisip. They’re basically protein shakes. The more your partner can eat/drink the better. Might be an idea to try different flavours. They all made me sick except strawberry flavour. I’ve been on these on and off for nearly two years now and I’m used to them. Actually quite like them a bit now... but I did hate them at first. 

Hi

Sorry to hear that partner is still struggling with eating

If you  CLICK ME this will up the Christie Hospital leaflet on Nutrition if you scroll down the pages you will see some ways of using Nutritional drinks by mixing them with packet soups, packet puddings (who can't resist instant whip), sauces etc and may answer some of your questions.

The leaflet shows products that can be obtained on prescription but you should check with your GP to ascertain which protein drinks are still available on prescription

Hope this helps and please do let us know the recipes that you come up with, I've no doubt many members will find them of interest and of help

Unfortunately our ask a dietitian page is closed just now but you could try asking questions on our Ask a Nurse page if they have any further ideas.

I hope that your day became less stressful and you managed to stop rushing about.

Regards 

Ian

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