Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 Maureen, Most of us find that a low fat diet is instrumental in our daily feeling of well being. The damaged pancreas has difficulty digesting fats and proteins, and a good gastroenterologist will immediately instruct a chronic pancreatitis patient to eat low fat. But most of them say that, and then don't give us any further explaination, or refer us to a nutritionist for further instructions. Even consultation with a nutrionist (in my experience) isn't always that revealing. I've pasted the link to a diet tips information sheet that I compiled a few years ago that Karyn's put into our website. The link is long, and if you can't copy it all, here's how to find it: Log onto the PAI Yahoo Groups home page at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pancreatitis/ Once there, click on " Files " on the left side of the home page. When you get to the next page, click on " Nutrition " . On the next page, click on " Diet Tips " . This is the link: http://f5.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/4COAP-AvfLO1HYYSC3OAhsD5zY-5 OcutVbHTbUW4TwWiEyJNdrfRrSn2QEG5ePZkVs9guxLfsla9B18 SCQ3d4RXzc6E/Nutrition/Diet%20Tips One of my favorites starter foods is mashed potatos. No butter! If you can tolerate it, try some low fat margerine like Country Crock or Brummel and Brown. I'm a potato lover and mashed potatos is comfort food for me. You may prefer something else, but keep in mind to start slowly and with small portions until you see how you can tolerate it. For some reason, raw green vegetables or salads seem to bother some people, I don't know why, but I've heard others complain of the same thing. Many people start out with baby food desserts, veggies and fruits, and find that very effective. I hope that you hear soon what your status is in regard to all the tests that have been done. Please keep in touch with us, tell us a little more about yourself, and keep asking questions. We're here to help however we can. With hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina SC & SE Regional Rep. PAI, Intl. Note: All comments and advice are personal opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional medical consultation. > Hi I am very new to this disease and don't know what to expect. I am still not finished taking test to find out how severe my case is. I have never been hospitalized nor have I had food restrictions. I am seeing a new specialist Monday hopefully he will tell me something. The only thing my doctor has told me is to avoid fats. Yesterday I ate a small salad with fat free dressing and I paid for it last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 Maureen, Most of us find that a low fat diet is instrumental in our daily feeling of well being. The damaged pancreas has difficulty digesting fats and proteins, and a good gastroenterologist will immediately instruct a chronic pancreatitis patient to eat low fat. But most of them say that, and then don't give us any further explaination, or refer us to a nutritionist for further instructions. Even consultation with a nutrionist (in my experience) isn't always that revealing. I've pasted the link to a diet tips information sheet that I compiled a few years ago that Karyn's put into our website. The link is long, and if you can't copy it all, here's how to find it: Log onto the PAI Yahoo Groups home page at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pancreatitis/ Once there, click on " Files " on the left side of the home page. When you get to the next page, click on " Nutrition " . On the next page, click on " Diet Tips " . This is the link: http://f5.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/4COAP-AvfLO1HYYSC3OAhsD5zY-5 OcutVbHTbUW4TwWiEyJNdrfRrSn2QEG5ePZkVs9guxLfsla9B18 SCQ3d4RXzc6E/Nutrition/Diet%20Tips One of my favorites starter foods is mashed potatos. No butter! If you can tolerate it, try some low fat margerine like Country Crock or Brummel and Brown. I'm a potato lover and mashed potatos is comfort food for me. You may prefer something else, but keep in mind to start slowly and with small portions until you see how you can tolerate it. For some reason, raw green vegetables or salads seem to bother some people, I don't know why, but I've heard others complain of the same thing. Many people start out with baby food desserts, veggies and fruits, and find that very effective. I hope that you hear soon what your status is in regard to all the tests that have been done. Please keep in touch with us, tell us a little more about yourself, and keep asking questions. We're here to help however we can. With hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina SC & SE Regional Rep. PAI, Intl. Note: All comments and advice are personal opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional medical consultation. > Hi I am very new to this disease and don't know what to expect. I am still not finished taking test to find out how severe my case is. I have never been hospitalized nor have I had food restrictions. I am seeing a new specialist Monday hopefully he will tell me something. The only thing my doctor has told me is to avoid fats. Yesterday I ate a small salad with fat free dressing and I paid for it last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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