Nutrition, what can I eat with an Ulcer
Are you able to drink protein shakes? I mix my calcium and liquid Centrum vitamins in them, and take care of the "necessaries" this way. Actually, my husband is making them for me because I get a bit depressed even though this surgery is the best thing that has ever happened for me weight-wise. I've never been able to fix food just for myself. I always cook for a gang. (I'm the eldest of 12, and was the chief cook and bottlewasher to help my mother.) Preparing small amounts of anything, even a shake, just doesn't compute with me yet. But enough about me.
Maybe you'll be able to eat some baby food. Mashed potatoes are very soothing as well.
It's a pity your nut is on vacation while you're having these problems. Has your doc prescribed something like Prevacid for your ulcer? I know you're pouch isn't producing a lot of acid, but if you're on any pain meds or the like, they can be tough on the pouch. I take a pain med for arthritis and back and hip problems, and the doc added the Prevacid to prevent ulcers from the meds. I'm grateful for this because they do cause nausea otherwise.
Good luck to you and look after yourself. I'm sure these problems will be sorted out in good time and you'll be fit as a fiddle. You've made a life-affirming choice, and it will come to fruition in good time. You've already come a long way, the finish is in sight.
Best wishes,
Mrylln
Hi Mryllin,
Hungry? I have to FORCE myself to eat. I don't want to do it, it hurts, it makes me sick, the sight or smell of food can set me off, hasn't been pleasant. In fact, I'd rather have lost less weight and not been sick than how I've been.
As for protein shakes - I've tried a couple of kinds and they also make me throw up. I haven't been able to take any vitamins for the same reason. The thought of baby food makes my stomach roll over - same with mashed potatoes. I did try mashed potatoes before and could get a bit down but right now, everything seems to be coming back at me.
I've been taking Prevacid - 120mgs per day since August 5th, haven't seen any improvement in the pain or the sickness yet - hopefully soon.
Thanks for replying to my post.