Jan625 Thank you for that info about the powder. I will make sure to get some. Last night I made a smoothie with Boost and a banana and strawberries. The powder will certainly help. Take care....
Hi Peggy: What kind of protein powder do you use? The name of it would be helpful. And what exactly do I mix with the banana and powder? Please advise. Thank you....
Thank you for your concern Have seen the doctor numerous times now and he says there is nothing more that can be done. I saw a specialist as well. Same answer. So, I feel I have no choice anymore. I...
Hi: Thank you for your input on this. I have had this since 2005. I take immodium too. But I just cannot absorb food. Vomiting all the time. Have several medications for this. It just won't stop....
Peggy113 Thank you for your help. I appreciate it. There doesn't seem to be an answer as what is really wrong with me. Have seen the doctors and had tests done. Just can't find the answer. I continue...
How do we survive living with an Ileostomy when my food absortion is so poor I cannot keep weight on. I drink Ensure 4 times a day. Food makes me sick. I am struggling here with this and would like...
I am on my way. My son is going with me. He is going to tell the doctor to do something now. It has been way too long that I have been living like this. Maybe my son will have an affect on the...
The doctor will have to make arrangements for me. Other times I have gone to emergency and they just don't know what to do. IV intravenous for a few days and they send me home. I've had 10...
I phoned the doctor today, and he said to come to the office. I am so weak, and yet they want you to go to the office. He hopefully will help. Maybe there isn't any help for me. I just don't know...
Thanks Candyland: I phoned the doctor and told them about me. All he said was to come in the office. I am so weak though, I just feel horrible. I hope I can get help before it is too late....
Amey: I don't know why I'm vomiting. The doctor said it is blockages. They don't seem to be doing anything for me and I am so sick. Will have to go the emergency and get help. Losing so much weight....
I have been sick for too long now with vomiting and dehydration. Went to the hospital last week and had IV intravenous but that was all. Now, I'm home just as sick as ever. Just cannot keep food...
Why did your husband have TPN? For what disease? I am interested in knowing. I might need that myself....
That's not the way things go. A nurse has to see you and mark the spot where your stoma will be. They show you a video and explain what is going to happen to you. You need to see the nurse. It is...