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Sat, Dec 29, 12 at 17:40
| That is a large hospital and our local. There were a number of food trays in the regional hospital that I didn't even touch except for the cup of tea. When I did eat something it had to me no flavor. But, when I was transferred home the head dietian came in and sat on the foot of the bed and said, O.K. what do you like to eat. I love a half grapefruit for breakfast and fruit of any kind. She said no problem we can do that and they did. But, the main course was always very good. One noon I thought I could smell grilling meat and one of the nurses told me we are in for a treat. Grilled hamburgers, I inwardly groaned, I visioned a dry 4 ounce patty on a bun but got a large slighty charred on either side and a thick juicy burger. A nurse announced one day that we would have chicken breast on a waffle and again I shuddered, that is easy to goof up but the chicken was moist and the waffle was great. And with every meal I got a dish of fruit, sometimes canned but more often fresh. The main difference I think is that they are cooking for more staff than patients and they are actually cooking for them selves too. While I was there there were only 4 other patients at that time. They popped popcorn every afternoon and asked if you wanted some, I always did. Guess every patient was on a general diet while I was there. I actually had 2 sausage pattys and a plate of scrambled eggs one morning. Doctor had lifted any restrictions on the diet and am sure glad he did |
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| Wow, George....that sounds great! Hospital food can be pretty horrid, unnecessarily so. Your little local hospital kniws how to do it right. |
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| The last two times I was in this last year they put me on liquid diet for two days after the operations and it was not even good to look at let alone taste. Did choke down some Lipton tea but next time I will pack my own can of loose leaf and a diffuser, maybe a few wrapped fruit and crackers. Glad you got some good food at the local place. |
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