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Posted 12/21/2007 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

So my GI just put me on a liquid diet for the next 3 days (just what I wanted over Christmas!). Just wondering if anyone had any advice for fun things to try besides chicken noodle soup and liquid breakfast?
Posted 12/21/2007 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
Can you do smoothies? There are some great smoothie recipes out there on the Web. Plus, most smoothies contain ice cream and/or yogurt, fruit, some sort of protein, etc. That will be good for both you and the baby.
Posted 12/21/2007 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Try yogurt that's low in sugar...most of us react poorly to sugar.

NBT
Posted 12/21/2007 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
Smoothies sound like a good option. Do you think adding a protein source (like Tahini) will aggravate things?
Posted 12/21/2007 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
I honestly don't know, as I have never been put on a liquid diet. I would call your GI and ask about that.
Posted 12/21/2007 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
Seems extreme.....I can't see why you can't eat very small meals often throughout the day...low veggies, etc. Plus he could prescribe for you to take imodium or lomotil once a day for a few days.

How bad are your symptoms?

quincy
Posted 12/21/2007 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
Check out Absorb Plus shakes. They're formulated specifically for IBDers. It's enteral nutrition that's predigested and gives your bowels a rest, which is what it sounds like your doc is trying to do.

http://www.holistichealthshoppe.com/index.php#6
Posted 12/22/2007 1:07 AM (GMT 0)
i was on a liquid diet a few times this last year and for longer than 3 days. once for 2 weeks.

resourcr fruit drink is a full meal supplement in a juice box and they are yummy. they fill you up too.
also ensure is a meal supplement as well.
sustegen also works and is in powder form that you mix with water in a glass and drink up.
Posted 12/22/2007 6:25 AM (GMT 0)
Liquid diets from time to time are a great way to rest your bowels when dealing with IBD, either crohns or UC.

:)
Posted 12/22/2007 6:41 AM (GMT 0)
I like this
Mango Lassi

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mango pulp (fresh or canned)
1 cup crushed ice
3 table spoons sugar / Use sugar substitute if desired

Blend all of the above. Add a little water if the consistency is too thick. Keep refrigerated.
Serve chilled. Makes 4 servings.
Posted 12/22/2007 7:09 AM (GMT 0)
sugar is known to exacerbate IBD symptoms because IBDers are prone to bacterial over-growth and sugar happens to feed on bacteria making bacterial over-growth that much worse.

Honey or Stevia is a better substitute then your typical low-cal sweetners on the market...and definitely avoid anything with sugar alcohols in them (anything ending with "tol" xylitol, sorbitol, ect).

:)
Posted 12/22/2007 9:37 AM (GMT 0)
just remember that honey can be a laxative for some...

q
Posted 12/23/2007 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
ensure is good and filling.
also, perhaps you could do hummus? I am not sure if that would work since it usually goes on bread, but maybe a spoonful would taste ok by itself?
also, you can just boil a bunch of veggies, then blend them, the heat it up and treat it as soup.
honey has natural anti-inflammatory qualities.
Posted 12/23/2007 6:32 AM (GMT 0)
it's so gentle I doubt it would be noticable, besides when eating fibreous foods (which IBDers need to help bulk up and sweep the bowels clean of bacteria, a little honey would be a big help)...

Advantages of Honey.

1. It is non-irritating to the lining of the digestive tract.

2. It is easily and rapidly assimilated.

3. It quickly furnishes the demand for energy.

4. It enables athletes and others who expand energy heavily to recuperate rapidly from exertion.

5. It is, of all sugars, handled best by the kidneys.

6. It has a natural and gentle laxative effect.

7. It has sedative value, quieting the body.

8. It is easily obtainable.

9. It is inexpensive.

Read the rest of this link to find out all the benefits of honey...

 

http://www.natcure.blogspot.com/2007/09/intresting-raw-food-honey.html

 

 

:)

Posted 12/24/2007 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
Naked Juice has a protein smoothie. It's really good and has 40 g of protein in one bottle! I drink it when I'm too sick to eat but have to carry on with life and keep my brain working! :) They also are coming out with a probiotic smoothie too. I haven't tried it but maybe it's good?

http://www.nakedjuice.com/main.php
Posted 12/24/2007 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
I've tried the Naked Juice probiotic drink! It's super yummy! They sell it at Wal-mart where I live.
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