HELP

Just saw the doctor Monday for 1st post op. Said I could have things like fish, cottage cheese, graham crackers, refried beans. The fish and cottage cheese killed my pouch. Foam came up. I give. Melba toast doesn't cause cramping but soft creamy cottage cheese or fish does?

nikki, you will find that carbs go down muchhhhhhhh easier than protien!! my best advise is to nibble...not eat! even though in your mind you are taking baby bites, they are probably too big! i finally had to use my 2 front teeth & nibble...just like a bunny! i had eating problems for almost 5 months until i discovered the nibble secret!! it was heaven to finally be able to eat!! go slow & take it one day at a time!! good luck! bon

thanks, i am beginning to think that you veterans know better than your nurses because they are saying they might put me on meds for my pouch monday . your way makes more sense. i eat melba rounds that way and graham crackers. but last night after the fist i think the pouch was just freaking, foamies, and hated even the graham crackers

they put me on reglan pills, too. didn't help at all (that's not to say it won't work for you!!) i cannot even tell you what made me start nibbling, but i sure wish i had known that from the get go!! lol! nurses can only tell you so much, same with dr.'s. in my opinion, this is one of those things you have to learn from trial & error!! i have JUST now gotten to where i can eat chicken. fish is still iffy, some days are good....others, not so much! good luck! you'lle do fine, you'lle get the hang of it in no time!! bon

everybody on the alabama board speak way highly of you and they miss you. thanks for directing me there. ttyl nikki