Food

[MelanieW]

OK, I am 11 days post meds....stay hungry! What are/were you guys eating and drinking at this point in post-treatment? I'm ready for some real food but a little scared!

[Laura Putnam]

I am still relatively new at this too, and still nervous about venturing out in the food department. I love veggies, but haven't had anything raw yet. Spinich and sweet potatoes have given me a lot of problems, so basically I stick with carrots, peas, and greeen beans. For fruit, I haven't had anything but cantaloupe and bananas. I have recently incorporated chocolate, in small doses. As far as drinks, I have sweet tea, lemonade, water, Propel, and lactose-free milk. Very minimal juice and coffee. Both give me problems. I eat tons of chicken, some fish, and turkey burgers. I am dying for prime rib with horseradish sauce!

[beth22]

If you are not having cooked vegetables, you could introduce them one at a time. I puree mine - have made split pea soup, carrot with celery and potato soup. I also can eat cooked artichoke, asparagus. Avocado is ok for me. Broccoli gave me problems. The only fruit I have had is baked apple and applesauce. Am going to try something else soon. Last time I tried, bananas did not agree, so maybe I will try watermelon or cantaloupe. I have no problems with red meat and never had during the entire c diff ordeal. I guess everyone is different. Whatever you introduce, do one new thing per day, not more or you won't know what is causing problems if anything does.

[fire7163]

This is where my GI's opinion differs. He firmly believes in the see it, want it, eat it diet. If it causes a problem, then make a mental note to try it again at a later date. The variety of different nutrients is what the body is used to. Yes, I did enjoy prime rib with horseradish with no issues. My only problem is that I ate too much. I couldn't stand the baby food type stuff.

Remember that we are all different in how we react.

Fire