Socks is trying his hand at the manual incentive sphirometer, while I wait for the modular X-ray to verify the replacement feeding tube. The first one got stuck full of food gunk. I let the other nostril have a go at it – for my future reference?! – I should know which one I prefer.
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The liver is the largest internal organ in humans and the only one that will grow back if part of it is removed. It is responsible for over 500 different functions in collaboration with other organs. Pfft. Overachiever.
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Incentive, okay. But what’s his primary motivation?
Ok, we can all see what Socks is really looking for in your room…
Sorry you had to go through another feeding tube placement. I know it wasn’t fun the first time. Hang in there, buddy!
I have no idea which nostril I would prefer! Doesn’t the preference for which one you breathe through keep changing?
I think the natural preference is “none of the above”; everything else is just making the best of the situation. Good luck Derek and Socks!
A nurse last night said there was a big feed tube wedding diet issue in 2012. I was just researching and horses have an olfactory lateral preference, I found the 2012 wedding debacle, and yes nose breathing. Ask Sean and Nikki – they were nose breather preference deniers. I’m a mouth breather, so I got that going for me.
You really have been preparing for this your whole life! Mouth breathers for the win.