Serious - anyone "afraid" to eat?

Hi, Tiffany!  Thank-you so much for the suggestion.  I went on their website, read thru it then decided to order a couple of the office packs to try them out.  I got the Vanilla & the Chicken Soup. 

Itis so great to have such support! Have a wonderful weekend -

my other favorite drink is Celestial Seasonings ( Candy Cane Lane ) Holiday Decaf Green tea  add splenda YUMMY.. Unjury products I have the Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry sorbet  and of course my favorite chicken soup. the vanilla is great in milk add 1 packet of splenda & Splenda Flavor Blends for Coffee ( Mocha) if you drink coffee you can add the chocolate to it.

Hi Hellen,

I'm so sorry it took me 2 days to read this and respond.  As you know I'm kinda going through a little something but please don't ever let that stop you from calling me or emailing me with what you're going through. You are very early out still and need lots of support at this point in your recovery.  It's absolutely "normal" (ha what's normal anymore right?) to feel slightly afraid to eat.  You are right, I think most of us have gone through the same thing.  Food gets to be so boring because we tend to eat only the "SAFE" foods every single day and since we eat more times per day it seems that we are always eating the same 4 or 5 things rotated out over the course of the day.  It is awfully frightening to think about something causing you to dump I know because it's such an awful experience.  However, you have to push your mind past it very slowly and begin to introduce at least 1 new thing into your diet every week.  You already know all the rules like the back of your hand and you even know that your body tends to like the warm stuff.  Begin to try 1 new warm item every week.  Remember very small amounts in the beginning until you know how your pouch will react to it.  Stay hydrated though or you will absolutely end up back in the hospital.

Playing the other side though Hellen, if you have tried all you can to get the food in but your mind and body just wont allow it, please call Dr.B and let him know.  Maybe you can get the TPN until your body has had time to heal and you are able to try to eat.  You still have to try to eat with the TPN but it's not so much pressure to get your nutrients in, vitamins in, and protein in.  It's all mixed in the TPN so your body has time to relax.  You already know that I had it for more than 2 months.  Once I got past the initial shock of it all, I was ok.  I hooked it up at night and let it run while I was asleep, when I got up in the morning I unhooked it, and was able to go about my normal day.  I went to the store, drove my car, and enjoyed time with my family.  I was determined to try to keep my spirits up but it was absolutely what I needed.  I began to find myself craving certain foods and was actually brave enough to try them because there was no pressure involved.  I didn't feel like I had to eat it, I could eat it only because I wanted to eat it for the first time since surgery.  You know I've said it a million times but you are not going through anything Dr.B and his staff have not already seen or heard.  Call them anytime with your questions or concerns so that they can tell you how to fix it.  I'm here for you honey and totally understand what you're going through.  I think you are doing great so far and you are going to continue to be so successful.  I love you my friend and wish you all the best. 

 

 

 

Yes, you are my FAVORITE pain in the ass & I love you too!  I know better than anyone that giving advice is a lot easier than taking it.  So I will continue to listen, try, and above all, exercise my patience. 

I am trying a little at a time & so far, so good.  Yes, I've admittedly had a couple of bouts of "pouch rebellion", but I'm a little more careful & little more patient.

Self-pity is not one of my attributes & the day I posted this was a bad "pity party for one".  I know what I have to do. I just need reminding every day.

Thank-you, my friend...

Glad to know your spirits are lifted and you are pushing forward.  I'm here anytime you need to vent or be reminded of how strong you are!!

 

With love,

PAIN IN THE ASS

Yes Hellen, you are perfectly normal...or as normal as we can be at this point.    Just take it slow and easy and you will get there! Congrats on the 65 lbs. that is WONDERFUL and I am sure Dr. B is proud of you.

I had my surgery 2 weeks after you and have been wondering the same thing.  I have no desire to eat.  I am doing ok at getting fluids in, still not what I should be but food is just not happening.  Thanks for asking this question and I hope that you found the answer you needed.