Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 I remember having no sense of taste after my surgery. It lasted for several months. I tried to focus on the texture, temp, and memory of foods . I found that cold fruit and yogurt with crunchy cereal was about all I could handle. Then I remembered about frozen cokes. That was a bit of wonderful! Even though I had to argue with people who said that I was diabetic and couldn't have it, I kept saying that any calorie was a good calorie at that point. I was right. It turned a corner for me. Also popsicles, custard(milk eggs and sugar, so easy to eat protein) and pasta with lemon and garlic were good for me. I still have to force myself to eat chicken, it tastes like hospital food to me, no matter how I cook it. I used to look through the grocery store ads on Sunday to search for anything that might tempt me. It will get better, hang in there. Take Care MizKit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Since my surgery on 1/21, my eating habits have not returned to " normal " or any semblance of normal for me. For example, today I had 3 slices of turkey lunchmeat, a piece of cheese, an english muffin, and a can of fruit cocktail. Please believe me when I say this is FAR FAR less than I normally eat. I'm losing about 3-4 pounds a week. I'm nauseous most of the time, I have only thrown up once or twice. Phenergan doesn't get rid of the nausea, it just makes my sleepy. I have no appetite. Just thinking about food or eating makes me nauseous. I have no history of anorexia or other food issues. At what point does this become a problem? I'm still overweight by BMI standards (but another 9#s of weight loss and I won't be anymore) I don't have the joint pain that I normally seem to have when my LFTs are way up, but the fatigue is pretty miserable. This just isn't a good way to treat my body, but I'm tired of going to see my GI doc just so he can tell me I am fine. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 , Have they tried Zofran? When Noah was in last week they gave him Zofran for the nausea and I know others on the list have used that. I think it comes in IV form and also a dissolvable tablet. I would ask for it as the sleepiness is not supposed to be as severe as phenergan. Prayers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I had a prescription for zofran, but it requires extra paperwork from my doctor for my insurance to cover it. Walmart was going to charge me $1,000 for a month's worth. Maybe it's time to give my doc a call and see what he thinks. On the up side....I did eat a semi normal breakfast this morning. :-) Dry cereal and a cup of yogurt....that's close enough to for me. Happy Valentine's day to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 , Yeah unfortunately, I don't think it is cheap. We were lucky that it was just given inpatient in the IV line. I think I would push for it though if it means keeping you from weakening. I know Noah is frail enough without added weight loss from nausea. I don't think his Medicaid would cover it at all. If I get this new job hopefully...it would have an Rx plan that would should he ever need it. I know in MO uses it with success. I hope you are feeling better soon. www.caringbrigde.org/visit/noahwmartens www.luvzoenoahaidan.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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