Pa was mistakenly taken to the dining room yesterday for meals. He's not supposed to eat yet. This happened at both breakfast and lunch. He was given applesauce and thick juice and was observed by occupational therapists while he swallowed, but it's supposed to be speech therapists observing him. Anyway, they said they'll correct his schedule.
This morning he had a barium swallow test. An xray video was taken while he swallowed liquids of various thicknesses. He also swallowed some tuna. They were mixed with barium so that they'll show up in the xray. He wasn't able to eat the crackers or apple because he didn't have his dentures with him. But it looked like he had no problems swallowing. The only time he coughed was when he took sips of water afterwards. We'll know later today if he can start eating soft foods.
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