Original Food & Beverage Thickener Powder, 36 oz Canister

My dad had to have a total laryngectomy about 2 years ago due to laryngeal cancer. Living in the rural south, he and my mom have to drive about 3.5 hours (one way) when it is time for that prosthetic voice apparatus to be changed out. 7 total hours of driving and heavy, traffic in a tourist city around a busy research hospital is tough. I did that drive many times for them when he was still undergoing treatments and having surgeries. He has found that the closer he gets to needing the prosthetic changed, the more he coughs when he drinks water or other thin liquids. He describes it as "leaking". Also, there are time when he feels that the prosthetic shifts and presses against the back of the throat causing choking. But since the visits to have the prosthetic reinstalled or adjusted are costly and not a hop, skip and jump away, he endures the discomfort. It feels to him like the prosthetic has shifted and is allowing liquid to leak into his lungs -- and as a result, convulsive coughing ensues. So I ordered this and it helps. He is still about a week and a half away from his next appointment to be refitted and the coughing is still really bad but with the thickener, its bearable. Before, he was so miserable and bitter that he was lashing out and being exceptionally negative. (He may have also been getting dehydrated which can cause mood disturbances.) He was absolutely killing my mom. That constant crossness and lashing out can really do a number on the spouse who has had to assume the role of "caretaker". I mean, my Dad is not disabled, but the ordeal of cancer has changed him and he depends on her more and sometimes seems to resent her "wholeness". Since he got this product (only 5 days ago), he and my mom (who are both retired) have taken two nice day trips to shop and eat in cities about an hour away all in the same week. All before, he had been sitting in the house day after day saying one negative thing after the other, vegging out in front of the tv and feeding off of negative news programs. Now he's out on a "date" with my mom and he is even talking about getting a nice room and spending the night with my mom in Charleston when they drive down for his refitting. And my dad is usually very money conscious (i.e., cheap!) so for him, this is big. No, this product may not alleviate all swallowing problems but for a person who has been suffering from a diminished quality of life due to swallowing issues, this product can be a game changer. For my dad, it gives him some power back - a tool to add to his arsenal of things he can do to help manage his condition. I think feeling helpless is where all that excessive negativity was coming from. Wish I had known about this sooner.

I USE THIS PRODUCT TO THICKEN MY MOMS LIQUIDS TO APPLESAUCE CONSISTANCY SINCE SHES UNABLE TO TOLERATE THIN LIQUIDS.WORKS GREAT.I BUY THE LARGER CONTAINER.NO MORE COUGH WHILE TAKING LIQUIDS

This works extremely well for Dysplasia.

This Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Thickener is a reliable option for anyone needing to modify the consistency of drinks and foods. It mixes well into a variety of liquids without clumping when stirred or shaken properly, and it provides consistent results across different consistencies, from nectar to honey thick. The canister format is convenient for everyday use and easy to store. The neutral taste is a positive, as it doesn’t significantly alter the flavor of beverages or soups. It’s versatile enough to use with both hot and cold items, which makes it practical for a wide range of needs. The product earns 4 stars rather than 5 primarily because there can be a bit of trial and error to get the desired thickness, and the container itself could be easier to measure from without spilling. Overall, it performs well and is a solid choice for anyone requiring a dependable thickening solution.

Excellent product. Use it for my mother. Thickens her drinks nicely. I buy it repeditively. Will not be without it.

Thickener was exactly as described. Very easy to use, They have a chart on the container itself for measuring. I just keep adding as I mix drinks with it until I get the right consistency for my Mom. I let it sit for a minute until I add more if needed to allow it to thicken. It mixes easily have had no issues with it clumping. I highly recommend it for anyone needing to have drinks thickened.

Excellent, regular buyer

We are one of the subscribers who get Thick it delivered to our house every single month. By far, this is the best thickener we have used. It thickens the formula, water or milk more consistently and faster than other brands. Also, our baby is okay with the taste. The delivery is usually very fast. We often got the thick it delivered to us in one or two days.

Nice

A++++++