ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Patti Rann Thigpen is from east Tennessee and currently resides in the middle Tennessee area. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy and Special Education. After working in the school system with special needs populations, she returned to earn a Master of Arts in the field of Audiology. She currently is a doctoral candidate pursuing a Doctor of Audiology degree. Patti practices in an otolaryngology clinic serving newborns to geriatric populations. She is married with two sons, and they enjoy the opportunities of opening their home to respite care for foster children as needed.

In 1985, Mrs. Thigpen experienced her own jaw surgery. During that time, she enjoyed most of her favorite foods simply by using the methods and recipes described in this book. She credits the food preparation at that time to the support of family with 6 siblings and mother who ensured that she ate the Christmas dinner and trimmings as everyone else was eating. The system that was devised worked so well for her that she lost only six pounds in six weeks that her jaws were wired together. Following her surgery, she was encouraged to create a handbook of healing preparations and expectations as well as tasteful recipes. Her desire was to ease the recovery period for patients and their families and promote wellness.

The popularity of this book grew quickly since 1987. She is frequently revising and updating with new technology changes and product information. The product line has expanded to include a total of 8 products. She is very pleased that Dinner Through A Straw has been so helpful to patients and physicians to expedite recovery. She has always worked in the medical fields during high school and college studies as well career opportunities and has had a motivation to assist physical needs in all ways possible. She frequently has been told by patients and their families that Dinner Through A Straw is a ministry. She hopes that you will agree and continue to pass along to others all valuable information that you gain from these products.

COMMENTS FROM OUR SATISFIED CLIENTS:

From a mother of a patient in Idaho: “Thank you for taking time to write such much needed guide. My son was suddenly in a car accident and we didn’t have time to prepare for this or how to help him. Your book has been a lifesaver.”