Question:
I am 3 1/2 weeks postop and have severe swelling of esophagus...

I have gone in twice for esophageal dilation and they told me my esophagus is just too swollen to do it. Now I am on only liquids for two more weeks. I need ideas on how to get in protein (I haven't found a drink I can stand) and other nutrients. Has anyone else had this severe swelling? My surgeon said I am only the second one he has ever seen.    — Jeannie4 (posted on August 3, 2003)

August 3, 2003
I am so sorry you are having this problem. I hope the swelling goes down soon for you. I have not had what you have had but I have had pouch irritation. I just go back on soft foods and liquids. I have found a protein drink that I like. I buy it at GNC. It is called Isopure in the glass bottle. I tried all those powder protein drinks and I really had trouble getting them to go down. Some of them tasted bad and some of them caused me to dump! The Isopure in the glass bottles have fruity flavors. I have found that if you go to a mall that has a GNC you will have more of a choice in your flavors. Hope this helps. Take Care, Barbara Brewer, WLS 5/20/03 weight 278.50 8/1/03 weight 237.00
   — babrewer

August 4, 2003
GNC sells a protein drink that is the consistency of Kool Aid called Nitrotech that contains 30 g of carb. It's sold in 20 oz bottles for about $3.50/bottle. It comes in all fruit flavors and does not contain sugar. Hope this helps
   — MURRAY