sharyn Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 well, thought you would all be "amused" by this. As I have told you Daddy is having a hard time putting on weight... he says he just doesn't have the appetite he use to have.... Well.... he came to stay with me for 3 days... on his first day here he didn't look great... by his third day here he had gained 3 pounds and seemed 100% better. Needless to say, we have figured out the probable cause of his inability to gain weight, Mommy discovered that because he is taking iron pills (for the anemia) he decided he needed to take a laxative every night. Sooooo....he has been "pooping" (for lack of a better word) at least once a day for weeks now... He has it in his mind that he has to have a bowel movement every day and because he is elderly and not eating as much as he use to, he is basically causing himself to be malnourished from this "activity". The reason he gained 3 pounds at my house was because he left the laxatives at home!!!! So.... I let him have it but good... I am thinking we may have solved this problem... will let you know - honest to God, never a dull moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I'm shocked. I'm rolling my eyes. Now I'm laughing. I'm glad he came to stay with you for three days. Maybe you should keep him at your house for another 10-20 days. Either that or throw away the laxatives and take away his car keys. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Oh My!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 OH GOOD LORD!!!!! I'm sorry Sharon, but I am just craking up on this one! It's not funny, but the way you put it!!! GOD BLESS "EM and GOD LOVE 'EM!! Love to you my friend and hang on, the ride is far from over!!! Love & Hugs, Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Sharon, We certainly do get to know more about 'bodily functions' than we really wanted to while we travel this path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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