Finally!! Something other than soup!

I just figured I would share my exciting, earth shattering news with everyone...Ok so it's not really earth shattering but I thought it was a bit of a funny story and I thought some of you might be able to relate to it, maybe having been in the same situation yourselves at one time or another.  

After weeks and weeks of struggling with trying to find "safe foods" to eat, I have finally added something new to my Egg Drop Soup Diet that is neither a liquid nor questionable as to whether it belongs to the animal, mineral, or plant category. Granted, it's nowhere near being considered healthy but ya know what? I...don't....care....I'm taking whatever I can get right now.  

So are ya ready? Hold onto your hats...Ok here we go..I was able to eat.......

Betty Crocker's Hamburger Helper Microwave Singles!! WOO HOO!

I saw it in the store and figured what the heck, I'll give it a try. I had it a long time ago and vaguely remember that it was a bit on the "mushy" side so I thought what's the worst that could happen? So I get home, nuke it, grabbed the trash can - yes, the trash can. It's very common practice these days..lol. Anyways, I loaded up my spoon, closed my eyes, said a quick prayer asking that the good lord show mercy on my soul and allow my impending death to be as quick as possible and then down the hatch it went.

I just sat there with this look on my face that John could only describe as "sheer terror" as I prepared for the worst. I had my trash can on standby and I waited...but nothing. Hmmm, this is strange. Where's the pain? What happened to the vomiting?  Ok, so I'm thinking maybe I just didn't eat enough to cause a problem so of course I do what any other person who's glutton for punishment would do and I go for spoonful #2 but again, nothing happens. Now, I happily shovel in spoonful #3 with no ill effects so of course, this leaves me with no other choice but to try and break my own personal record so you guessed it, spoonful #4...Well before I knew it, that little microwavable bowl was empty and there I was - still sitting upright,  not screaming in agony and not even close to needing my handy dandy little trash can.
I DID IT!! I BEAT THE BOWL!!  That's right! Today, the bowl had met it's match!    

I have never been so thrilled in all of my life to eat such crappy processed garbage. You can't imagine how good this crud tasted after living on basically just egg drop soup for sooo long. It was pure heaven. Just like having a fillet mignon melt in my mouth..A girl can dream right?


 I love you Betty Crocker!
 

I don't understand why you have not been able to eat anything but soup at you stage. Aren't you 4 years out from surgery? I am glad that you are finding other food, but hopefully you will be eating better foods soon.
Nick

Hi Nick,

I'm actually 6 years out from surgery but I've been having some plumbing problems for a while now, namely an ulcer so I haven't been able to eat regular food. I was only able to keep down soup.

It seems to be getting better though. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Thanks!

Oh My! Having had to deal with ulcers myself I truly understand and I am happy that you are recovering. I wouldn't wish ulcers on anyone. Best wishes from me.
Nick

Wooooooo freakin hoooooooo!!!! That is so exciting!!!

I remember teh day afer my ulcers when I was able to eat real food - it is truly and exciting day!!!

Congrats sweetie!

*hugs*

Liz

PS - now I am going to make it my personal mission to come up with something tasty and mushy you can eat for the class! (if you are able to come - I saw your not about John working - major bummer!!)

Thank you...thank you.   I knew if anyone was going to be as happy as I am, it would be you!! You've been there so you completely "get it".

Awww Liz, you're too good to me but please don't make anything special for me. You know I appreciate the thought very very much but with still being so unsure of what I can actually keep down,  I would hate to see you go through all the trouble and it turns out I get sick. I wouldn't care about getting sick. That's no big deal and it hardly even phases me anymore. I just don't want you to end up feeling bad or anything that I got sick..I also wouldn't want to ruin the fun by being stuck in the bathroom for an hour. Do you know what I'm trying to say cause I don't think it's coming out right.

I'll be fine with food. I'll probably bring some soup, mashed potatoes, and one of those Hamburger Helper bowls just so I have some choices and that will be more than enough for me.

Hugs right back at ya my dear!


 

Hi Val!

I'm so glad that you were able to find something that worked for you!  You continue to be an inspiration to me btw!!!

Oh me too! Who would have thought that Hamburger Helper of all things would turn out to be such a god send? lol...It will be great when this is all over and I can go back to my regular food routine. 

Awww, you're making me blush    but thank you soooooo much for the kind words!! I'm not even close to being perfect but I promise to always give it my best effort so I can hopefully continue to be an inspiration to you if that's what helps you succeed. You know where to find me if you need me for anything!

I'll talk to you soon!!

what a nightmare you have been through with these complications.

I am so happy the the gloved one was accepted by your pouchy

All hail the gloved one!! I love that little guy right now and I think we should build a shrine in his honor...lol

I hoping for better things tomorrow. I have a doctor's appointment with the regular gastro and I think I'm gonna have to throw down the gloves and put the smack down on some folks!