Billye,
First, will be interested to hear how pill test goes... let us know?

On cooking - when I first got PN but could still eat some mushy foods - I found I couldnt stand up hardly at all also to prepare - but would sit on couch with lap tray and peel potatoes, get up and wash em, then back down on couch and chop up potatoes, celery, carrots, mushrooms, etc, all in my lap.. then just stand to put into pot, add spices, and let it cook for for hour or so... I'd do alot at once - when done just cooled and ran thru food processor and then divided into containers and froze - had little meals for two weeks that I would freeze, then just heat in microwave with a little more broth.... also, for the kitchen - I got a "handicapped stool chair" that has a back - is high so can reach stove - and also a foot rest - and that helped a lot.....

Also, pre-pn but still super easy - I'd buy the big bags of individually frozen chicken breasts - cook a bunch at once by just tossing in corningware, spices - no liquids needed - and throw in oven until done - then freeze them again individually until time to eat... would make enough for a week or two... not much labor invoved at all (the individual freezing - you can get them a supermarkets or Costco) makes it easy to prepare - you dont have to do any cutting....

(some more thoughts - hubby could run potion thru food processor and put into containers? also used to buy big containers of freeze dried mushrooms sometimes so didnt have to chop those - now I use on-line shopping which might be avialable in your area - order everthing on-line usually twice a month - minimal delivery fee and they put everything in your kitchen or whereever - and I've found out which local store brings food to me I've let them know my situation and they special order ensure etc for me and keep in stock - if no on-line in your area maybe some stores worth a call to see if they will do for you? also, I use an "elder-care" companion service to take me to doc appts (not home health) - but they usually help people at home - If you could find one and work out a deal where you didnt have to commit to many hours (mine lets me use as needed with minimum 3 hours when I do) - and I know they do cooking and light cleaning for people - maybe you could have them come in once a week and help you out? (you could also run an ad and try to hire someone directly - less money out of your pocket, more money in theirs). And dont laugh - Meals on Wheels - even though generally assumed for the "elderly" they will help the disabled and maybe you could use them, if only a couple days a week?) Also, I'd call your city government to see if they have any avialable services to help you - mine sent out a social worker to help me find resources.....