down and out
Hiya all,
I need some advice. I am having a terrible time still getting my
protein in. I just can’t stomach anything. I don’t have the money
to try a bunch of proteins or buy the Isopure drinks. I have been
vomitting most of the day because I got a bite of potatoes stuck (i
have had no trouble with potatoes). Still have a piece stuck but
able to drink. I just don’t know how to get the protein in. I am on
the pureed foods still but can’t stomach the textures. Someone
please help 
Shanna
July 2nd, 2006 at 1:32 am
Is it just meat you have trouble with the texture of, or
everything? Some things to try, if you haven’t already:
- scrambled eggs or eggbeaters
- hummous; either the commercial kind, or make your own with canned
chick peas
- refried beans, thinned out with hot water
- bean soup
- cottage cheese
- yogurt
- Carnation Instant Breakfast, the soy protein version (higher in
protein, lower in carbs)
- milk, if you have no lactose intolerance. Try making a smoothie
by blending in a piece of frozen banana and some peanut butter
- tofu. I’m told the silken tofu makes a good smoothie
You probably need to do a lot of trial and error to see what agrees
with you, and what works one day won’t the next, and vice versa. A
recent speaker in my support group said she was quite sick with
nausea for weeks after surgery, but discovered that getting too
hungry made it worse. Once she learned to force herself to eat more
frequently she found it easier, and she also said that it was
similar to morning sickness, in that nibbling on saltines really
helped with the nausea.
Good luck!
Celia