Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sores

2019-03-28 Thread Eric Olson
If your going to do the protein thing, I suggest buying a hand-held stick blender and buying whey protein in bulk. You can get it in 2-5 pound containers. My problem is to much of an appetite.

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sores

2019-03-28 Thread Eric Olson
I always advise anyone with a sore to first and foremost, stay off of it. I know staying in bed sucks but you have to for the area to heal. Where are the sores on your hips? If there not from sitting, maybe the pressure is from whatever your sleeping on. I think you should see a wound care

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure sores

2019-03-28 Thread poajoan
Welcome back Meredith I can empathize with you about not wanting to eat, especially enough protein. I never eat enough at meals to make my daily quota. You can figure 1/3 g of protein daily for each pound that you weigh. I supplement with a protein drink (don’t like Wal-Mart, but I do like

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sores

2019-03-28 Thread Greg
I eat Protein Bars 20g. My helper also makes Peanut Butter Cookies, using Peanut Butter / Chocolate Protein Powder instead of Flower. Tastes great. Also drink lots of water. And see a Wound Doctor if you are not. It must be cleaned and debrided often. Greg On 3/28/2019 1:25 PM, Danny Hearn

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sores

2019-03-28 Thread Danny Hearn
Judy..if you don't eat a lot try Protein Shakes. There are many types and flavors such as Boost- these are excellent for this. Dan H.*** On Thursday, March 28, 2019, 3:19:28 PM CDT, Judy Meredith wrote: Hi all, It has been awhile since I have been on this list due to my e-mails

[QUAD-L] Pressure sores

2019-03-28 Thread Judy Meredith
Hi all, It has been awhile since I have been on this list due to my e-mails bouncing or something. However I finally got a new address and I hope some of you remember me. I have a question for all of you. I have 3 pressure sores, one on each hip that are not bad but one on my butt that has

Re: [QUAD-L] Sore

2019-03-28 Thread Eric Olson
I live in Zubaz. https://zubaz.com/ They were popular in the 80's. I only wear jeans if I'm going somewhere (movie, restaurant etc.). Jeans are just plain hard on your skin. Zubaz are lightweight, don't hold in heat like sweat pants and come in funky colors/patterns. You can even get sports

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