Re: re: Hey, Kate!
01/06/06 05:33 PM
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It sounds like there is progress! The only way I was able to gain back enough weight to be healthy was via the nasal feed tube. Honestly, THAT'S how hard it was. And truly, I'm struggling to keep every ounce on. I know precisely what you mean re: sugar as a GERD trigger. I find gluten a huge trigger too. Hey, it's so bad that I can't even brave a bowl of cereal anymore! NO JOKE! If my M.D. had her way, I would be drinking mostly Gatorade.
Also, I know that eating more or less the same thing everyday also limits weight gain. Yet, it's better/safer to stick with the tried/tested & safe versus experiencing excruciating pain/discomfort.
It sounds like potatoes are your saving food at the moment, so...become a spud gourmet. Eggs (whites) are listed as alkalizing proteins as is chicken breast. I'm increasingly okay with both of the above. Honestly, I've been waking up starving at 4 a.m. and the protein more than takes the edge off & decreases those episodes. Most veggies agree with me, if safely prepared. Fruit is still a huge problem. Certain forms of stevia are acceptable, thankfully. I had to stop the enzymes--caused too much acid.
I still have my Peptobismal days, too. But, they're significantly decreased. Mostly, these days, I'm angry re: my hair loss. There's no denying the balding & people bugging me if I go out because I'm really thin & pale.
So, continued support. I think you should be okay with some chicken breast bits (i.e. boiled & shaved into a potato creation. Maybe 1/4 c.-1/3 c. to start?)
Kate.
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One of these days we'll figure it out.
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