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Watching my own diet even in assisted living
by TurtleOctober 6, 2009 3:43 AM
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Tags: assisted living, diet, cutting back on the good stuff, my own bathroom and showerliving it up
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Alicia039 |
Alicia039 replied October 6, 2009 6:00 AM
So they don't have a diabetic menu for those who are diabetic? Hmmm. You would think that they would. That has to make it a little difficult.
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Judimar |
Judimar replied October 6, 2009 6:47 AM
Hi Turtle!
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maryb63 |
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hbkunkel |
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Pat Roth |
Pat Roth replied October 6, 2009 12:01 PM
Hi, Turtle! So glad that you are adjusting to your new living arrangements! It is questionable what a facility does for a person---When I was in the work force, we had special, diabetic diets--for the diabetics. Things seem to be much looser these days, and folks are left more to their own devices---
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redwingluver9398 |
redwingluver9398 replied October 6, 2009 1:36 PM
like others have said Congrats on your will power. Maybe you could talk with the nutritionist on staff and see if they could do something for you. The worst they could say is no....and maybe there are others in your situation who were too afraid to speak up! Best of luck to you and I'm so happy that you're doing so well there. You must be more at peace now! God Bless! |
mamaoak |
mamaoak replied October 6, 2009 7:21 PM
You should ask for diabetic menue They should make diabetic food for you is this a private place your staying at. i found that even whhen i was in hospital they gave to much food to me here in the U.S. shhoould find out who plans your meals and talk to them . hhope they have a dietition on staff. well keep trying.
Pat Roth replied October 7, 2009 12:48 AM When I was in the hospital for those 2 weeks, My diet card said "Diabetic 1600 cal." But it was way too much food!! I just ate small portions of a variety of foods, and was satisfied and did not gain, until I came home and went overboard for awhile, but think I am in check once more! Pr |
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Turtle |
Turtle replied October 10, 2009 2:26 AM
They only serve one thing at a meal. There is no diabetic diet meal. Today, for example, the cook made wonderful homemade spagghetti. The servings were huge. I had to eat less noodles than what I was given because they gave me more than 1c.
Pat Roth replied October 10, 2009 3:37 AM Wow, Turtle!! I am so glad that you KNOW what you should eat, and have SOME lee-way in your decisions!! Do you get enough to eat? Cheezzz----Sounds skimpy to me---but that is how we ate in the old days, a platefull of spaghetti, or fried potatoes, but just assummed that care homes were in better shape, diet wise, than that one! Hmm, maybe we need to send you a fruit basket! Hang in there and am praying that your situation will soon stabilize, and let them KNOW when you are hungry!! Love you!! Pat R
Turtle replied October 10, 2009 7:13 AM Hungry is the word Pat. The only snack offered in the day is @ 6 pm right after dinner! It makes no sense to me. A fruit basket w/ cheese and crackers sounds so good! The spaget was a big plate full. Don't get me wrong but I could not eat all those noodles on a diabetic diet. I wish a nutritionist could come talk to the cook. I am not the only diabetic here.
Turtle replied October 10, 2009 7:13 AM Hungry is the word Pat. The only snack offered in the day is @ 6 pm right after dinner! It makes no sense to me. A fruit basket w/ cheese and crackers sounds so good! The spaget was a big plate full. Don't get me wrong but I could not eat all those noodles on a diabetic diet. I wish a nutritionist could come talk to the cook. I am not the only diabetic here.
Pat Roth replied October 10, 2009 2:50 PM When I was in the hospital following the birth of our second child, they must have believed in starving a body as they served only a cup of soup, a piece of canned fruit, maybe a half sandwich! I was young and SLIM (weighed 135# then). My cranky mother-in-law, was blessed to send me a fruit basket!! I was so THANKFUL!!!! I didn't eat much in those days, but after all!!!
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Gabby |
Gabby replied October 10, 2009 1:02 PM
Yeah, out of sight out of mind. That is how it works best for me too. I suppose that unless you are on "this will kill you" restrictions, they pretty much don't worry about it. That is kind of sad. Have you talked to the staff dietitian to see if she can get you set meals?
daniel velazco replied October 10, 2009 3:59 PM Hi Turtle,
Pat Roth replied October 10, 2009 5:54 PM Surely if you diabetics get together and request a better balanced diet, they would be glad to comply as they should value you as a person, and also the money you pay for your supervision. Most folks are reasonable----Love, PR |
lipsie |
lipsie replied October 10, 2009 4:02 PM
Turtle,
Pat Roth replied October 10, 2009 5:56 PM Guess no situation is perfect, but surely it can be improved upon for the long haul---meantime, something is coming your way, for the short haul!! Hugs, PR
Turtle replied October 10, 2009 11:12 PM We had barbaq chicken for lunch w/ veggies and potatos and homemade apple pie...still warm. I gave in and ate my pie and told them to hold the potatos so I did not have them.
Pat Roth replied October 11, 2009 4:15 AM Oh, Turtle!! You are so GOOD to know and to actually FOLLOW what you know is best for you!!! Bravo!!! Hugs, PR |
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Turtle |
Turtle replied October 12, 2009 1:45 AM
Last edited about 1 month ago Yes, I can keep stuff in my room and I set up a little kitchen for myself. There is no stove or oven in the apts. I have my microwave, toaster oven, small refridgerator, coffee pot, ( so I can heat water too and have suger free hot cocoa...yes! ), and I have some canned food I brought w/ me from my last place.
Pat Roth replied October 13, 2009 4:01 PM Hey, go ahead and complain--vent, relieves the tension so that you are FREE to let go and adjust more comfortably, WITHOUT our enemy, GUILT!! Of course it takes time to adjust, but it helps ME to know more about your living arrangements so I can VISUALIZE you in your warm home!! So glad that you have a microwave, coffee pot etc. It reminds me of going on vacation with our 4 kids and looking for any which way to help provide the little extras of HOME, like hot cocoa--some freedoms, I always loved the challenge of making do---with whatever, rather a bit of pioneer blood still in me, My mom was like that too, only in those days, it was day to day, existence, but was still fun!
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I find that at meal time, I have to cut back on portions and what I am given to eat. I have kept to my diabetic diet for years this way I just figured in assisted living, it would be done for me. I still have to keep watch on it myself and make tough decisions like, can I have a piece of that homemade apple pie too? I try to leave the dining room before dessert is given out and that helps.
Turtle