AML: What's for Dinner?

I continue to do well with my 4th chemo treatment. I am feeling good and I have not had any significant side effects. I felt a little inspired by my luch today, so I figured I'd write some more about food.

When my whole adventure with AML started, I dropped just over 40 pounds. Once we got everything under control, my appetite returned.

It would have been nice to keep those pounds off, but it's not in my genetics. I have regained most of those 40 back. It might have been the holidays, but I primarily blame the quality of the food here at Sanford Hospital.

I've mentioned it in prior posts, but thought I would elaborate should anyone fine themselves in the hospital for an extended stay.

I have 2 menus I can order from every day. Sanford features something called Dakota Dining. It's kind of a "made to order" menu. I can also order what I want from the cafeteria menu. Dakota Dining menu items are always available (like eating at a restaurant) while the cafeteria specials change every day, providing some variety.

I am not going to list everything but here a few of my favorites:
Breakfast: Omelets (I go with cheese, ham and onions), biscuts and gravy, pancakes, waffles, french toast, fresh fruit, ham, canadian bacon, sausage, bacon

Lunch or dinner: Grilled Salmon, grilled pork tenderloin, BBQ ribs, Tanka dog (a hotdog made with buffalo), Lasagna, Pot Roast, Lemon pepper cod, potato crusted tilapia, chicken ceaser pasta salad

I can choose from a variety of soups each day. Chicken gumbo and chicken tortilla are my favorites. I can also order from the deli to build my own sandwiches (roast beef, swiss on white) or from the grill where I can order burgers, chicken, hot dogs and fries.

Then there are desserts: cheese cake brownie, apple pie (w/ ice cream), french silk pie, sherbets. I can also order fruit smoothies, milk shakes or malts when ever I want.

This is just a sampleing... my favorites. The only issue I run into is that the carriers they use to transport the food can result in some items loosing their crispiness (Ex: fries, waffles).

The care here is excellent, and the quality of food just one thing that helps make these extended stays bareable.

Thanks to all that have been following along. I have struggled to come up with ideas to write about, so let me know if anyone out there has questions. Take care...