No, no soups yet. She was ordered to eat crackers, rice and broiled chicken, maybe scrambled eggs and nutrional drinks. She's also been drinkig Vitamin Water Revive as she cant stand Gatorade due to...
Delta, Predinisone is prescribed 20mg 2x/day for 2 weeks and then taper off after that (she's to see a GI doc at that time to decide if/how to taper). Doc that has been in charge of her case said...
I posted this in my last thread about my wife being home and doing poorly after being hospitalized with severe dehydration, fatigue and abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with UC or Chrons (not sure...
SHe's on Prednisone for the Inflammation, Prilosec OTC to block acid since they said she is a high risk of Ulcers (i dont like this though since you need acid to digest food), Ativan for...
Thank you SO much for the thoughtful and insightful replies. She's still sleeping (and so is baby, thank goodness), so i'll try to reply to each: Hateuc - Thanks for the hugs, the more the merrier as...
Hi folks. I used to freaquent here for the Sleep apnea and anxiety/depression forums, so i know it's a kind and welcoming place when i find myself or those I love are in pain. I come today because my...
Yeah, it's quite clear that overreating and the combination of foods was at play here. I'm just hoping that i didnt ruin the wrap or set myself back any. My stomach today is feeling a bit funky so...
Well i'm sure i'm not the first one to come back to post something like this. And, I also hate to come back and post something like this at all as i've had a pretty positive experience with the...
Well thanks for posting everyone. Glad to hear that you guys are also doing well. I kept meaning to find out what I should have on hand should I ever encounter nauseau but never got around to it......
Just comin back to give yall an update on my Fundo Experience. I can only say one thing so far... lifesaver. I havent had one lick of heartburn or reflux since the day before the surgery. I've given...
Denise, Sounds like you're doing great! So glad to hear. Thanks for posting the Q&A with your doctor, that's really helpful for those who are waiting for their follow up. Don't forget to write...
Thanks for the reply Denise, glad to hear your swallowing is almost back to normal, what a great feeling right? It's like, 3 weeks ago i thought i would never be where i am now. just do what you can...
Hey! I was looking to see if you posted about your follow up the other day. If you posted on it please direct me. If not, well, how'd it go!? I'm especially curious to find out if you asked your...
Dencha. Yeah please make a list for your doc as it's VERY easy to forget what questions you have when you're in there. Nothing worse than driving home and saying to yourself "CRAP! I forgot to ask...
don't do it. it hurts a lot! Just got done my first big meal since nissen (3 weeks post-op) I had 1 large steak tip and about 3 cups of spanish rice and 1 cup of grilled zucchini and 2 glasses of...
I ate Pizza yesterday! And i had marinated steak tips the day before! Actually the Pizza was harder to get down, but slow, maticulous and thorough chewing was the key and i was able to get it down no...
Welp, it's been 2 weeks and i just got back from my follow up appt with the Surgeon. Here's the questions I asked him and his answers: Q. When can i play golf, softball, go running or workout? A....
I was told today that my Doctor used a size 54 Bougie for my Lap Nissen. For those who dont know, a Bougie is a weighted tube that then insert down your esophogus and down into your stomach for the...
Thank you Denise for all your sharing, it certainly is helpful to read and follow along so I know what to look out for. I'm sure you've saved my butt many times already! Well, today marks the 1 week...
Is anyone either on Nexium now or was on it pre-nissen surgery? I have been on Nexium for 3 years now and my Doctor told me I can start weening off of it now that i've had the surgery. I've been...
Just wanted to know how long it took you to be able to eat REAL FOOD? Are we talking 1 month? 2 months? Ever? Mostly i'm talking about - STEAK! - Buffalo Wings (and other spicy stuff) - Bread - Pizza...
Protein Powder: You can add nonflavored protein powder to any of this stuff to increase protein content. I read and hear this is good for healing and energy, two things we certainly need....
Ok, we have a good thread going about recipe ideas for Liquids, Full Liquids and even into the soft food arenas, but I had some questions on HOW much to be eating as I'm finding i'm just kinda going...
Tuna Soup This one sounded good. I've been craving a Tuna Sandwhich so i might check this out. 1 Hard boiled egg (chopped) 4 Green onions (just the white part) chopped fine 1 Dill pickle - small...
Cucumber Soup: Ok, i LOVE soup but I'm really not sure how i feel about cold soups (AKA Gazpacho). But I do like cucumbers so i think i'll give this one a whirl: I got this from the Link Above. I did...
Soups: Ok, i dont know if people are doing this or not but regardless, i just opened up a WORLD of possibilities by reading about what people are doing with soups. So here we go, in case you didnt...
Heh, very cool. Thank you Denise, looks like i need to work on my egg stranding technique fer sure. I went hunting today for some liquid diet recipe ideas and found a LOT on forums for people who...
Thanks Denise for starting a new thread for this. I hope we get some good ideas from it. I just wanted to add a note about my soup idea i saw on TV. I can't get it to work! It comes out like...
Denise, Thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement. The world could use more people like you ;) I actually went through a pretty rough anxiety patch a few months back and landed on...
Thank you very much. My girlriend and roomate are KILLING me right now by cooking steaks on the grill! Ahh! And i'm looking forward to some egg drop soup..heh. Mostly i'm hopeful that I will be able...
I just found a good recipe for full liquids. Just make 1C broth (chicken, veggie, beef, homemade, storebought, whatever) and strain it. Then, whisk an egg in a bowl and and add 1/8 - 1/4 C of parm...
G'day everyone. My first time here and I wanted to share my story so that it hopefully may help someone in some capacity as well as to receive some support in this hard time. Here's my deal. I'm 30...