Question:
I AM CONFUSED, I DON'T KNOW .........................

whenever i eat meat or cheese or eggs, bagels, it gets stuck and i throw it up. but then i eat tomatoes, popcorn, light breads, pasta and it goes down fine.... i always assumed that certain foods just didn't agree with me and it would take time......... the thing that confuses me is i have had 2 strictures, and that is the feeling i get when something doesn't agree with me. i had my stoma checked just last week and i don't have another stricture, so why do only certain things not go down? is that how it is supposed to be. before when i ate something that didn't agree, my tummy would hurt, now it just dosn't go down. and i do chew enough and i eat very slow. HELP    — Tica G. (posted on April 19, 2002)

April 19, 2002
Hi, Tica - I don't have an answer to your question, but I read your profile and have to say WOW! You are an inspiration. I hope that once this gets taken care of, the rest of your post op is uneventful! Take care,
   — Jean K.

April 19, 2002
Tica, Tica, Tica. Whats UP! Thanks for the tip on the dressing---LOVE IT! Anyways, give it time! I know, easy for me to say...but you're still pretty new. It was a long time until I could eat eggs~ even then, I learned I can't tolerate them when they're scrambled! I could see why bagels don't agree with you. Probably too heavy. But, when I had my dental surgery, and I couldn't eat solids, but yet, I wasn't allowed to live on liquids (??), Angie S told me to get some of the Spaghettio's, Chef Boyardee canned foods. Yes, high fat and calories~ but high in protein though. This could be a temporary solution until you're capable of keeping your food down, yet still getting some nutrition. P.S., LOVED the celebrity Email!
   — Kristin R.

April 19, 2002
Hey Tica. I am also a 2x stricture 'survivor';~). I thought that after my second one was dilated that it had closed up too tight because I couldn't tolerate a lot of solids. It would hurt like it was when it had closed up. I almost went in for the 3rd time when my surgeon suggested waiting it out a bit. I did that (was mad at the time, I wanted something done!), but eventually was able to tolerate more and more. I actually just ate chicken for the first time last night (5 months post-op) and it went down easy. I have been really hesitant in trying it earlier because of the pain that it caused when I had my strictures. I may have been able to tolerate earlier, but too afraid to try. In time it will loosen up for you and you will be able to tolerate more. I have also just attempted and am successful at swallowing the Citrical tablets whole. I was amazed. I didn't think that would EVER happen. I hope things get better for you soon. After skimming your profile, it looks like you have been through the wringer. Sorry to hear about your little friends. I hope you find some new babies. If you need to talk 'stricture talk', email me. Take care.
   — Cheri M.

April 19, 2002
YOU ARE A FRIKKEN AMAZING INDIVIDUAL. I JUST READ YOUR PROFILE AND YOU AREE A TOTAL INSPIRATION. I CAN'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE GONE THROUGH... YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN TICA. YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE PERSON!!! I HOPE YOU GET ANOTHER KITTY SOON. INSTEAD OF A KITTY, YOU SHOULD GET A JACKASS (DONKEY) AND NAME IT DANNY!! write me, id love to talk to you!!! *my surgery is June 3rd!! wish me luck girl! xoxo kim [email protected]
   — Kim S.