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Posted 8/1/2011 7:56 PM (GMT 0)
   I realize now that I need to post my question in my own thread. I had TIF procedure done exactly 2 weeks ago, I have been on full liquid diet for all of that time, I did try very soupy mashed potatoes but they really upset my stomach and gave me diarrhea so I have stayed away from anything other than jello, yogurt and either tomato soup or chicken broth. I am very weak at this point, I return to surgeon tomorrow and I really think I am going to need him to approve me a few more days away from work to get my energy back. My job does require a lot of 12 hour days. Has anyone else experienced TIF this way?
Posted 8/1/2011 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Sometimes you need more time to recover. Try drinking ensure to get the vitamins you're missing. It will help your energy levels too.
Posted 8/1/2011 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, I was hoping you might respond as I had read some of your other posts. I suppose I just expected to be feeling much better by now and thought I would be back at work. In one way I feel guilty for being out but I also know I have to be physically able before I return.
Posted 8/1/2011 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Give yourself time. You've been through major surgery. You can't just run back into things pell mell.
Posted 8/1/2011 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your response
Posted 8/1/2011 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
orange17

Glad to hear your surgery is behind you but I agree 100% with Joy.  Your body needs to have time to heal and each person heals at their own rate.

No guilt re how long you have to be off work.............guilt, my new friend, is a wasted emotion.

Be kind to yourself and know we are here to support you.

Be Well,

Kitt

Posted 8/1/2011 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, I will post as to what surgeon tells me.
Posted 8/2/2011 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
Surgeon says he wants me to try to eat something a bit more solid. Not a steak or pork chop or anything like that but something besides broth and jello. He can't understand my reluctance to eat solid food. I told him that I tried mashed potatoes and got diarrhea, he is surprised with that. At any rate I go back in 1 week, not approved to return to work just yet.
Posted 8/3/2011 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
Are you drinking or eating dairy products and could you be lactose intolerant? Yogurt with probiotics may help your diarrhea particularly if you have been on an antibiotic. My TIF diet included tofu which I ate mixed in pasta from Pasta Roni. The tofu has protein which you may need. As mentioned already, I drank one or two Ensures a day. The Ensure has vitamins and helped to settle my stomach. I know that it seems slow healing but in a couple of weeks you should feel better.

Sheldon
Posted 8/3/2011 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
orange17

I had the NF but also had a few problems when trying out more solid soft foods.. after being on liquids for 2 weeks you may experience some diarrhea when introducing more solid soft foods.. just try something else.. it is a lot of trial and error to get the right combination. I found that I tolerated very soft cooked pasta better than I tolerated mashed potatoes at first. I also tolerated Alfredo sauce on that pasta easier than a tomato based sauce.. just trial and error.. don't get anxious.. take your time and let your body tell you when to do it or not....

Reach for the Sunshine...
Sandi
Posted 8/3/2011 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Tandem Rider:
I am eating a small cup ( the type it comes in at the store) of yogurt with probiotics everyday, that is my breakfast meal. I am thinking that I will try some very soft pasta tomorrow,I already know not to eat much at one time so I don't plan to eat a big plate full of pasta. I have already been eating tomato soup for a couple of days without much side effect. My surgeon suggested that I try the Ensure so I plan to.

Icyheart:
Thanks, I am going to try soft pasta tomorrow. I am finding eactly what you mean, some things are just no good while other foods will work. I ate Chicken Noodle soup today with no effects as of yet, I do still have my fingers crossed.
Posted 8/4/2011 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
Orange 17

The acid in the tomato soup may cause stomach irritation. The Ensure soothed my stomach and I still drink it with surgery 31/2 months ago. The best price that I have found is at Costco.
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