I am a 53 year old woman and live in Florida. I have had Gastric Bypass Surgery and have lost 130 pounds. I have IBS and am allergic to fructose, sorbital, lactose and shell fish. I am also a recovering alcoholic and have (gee really?) trouble finding foods to eat that don't mess up my stomach. I asked my gastro-enterologist (?) if he could give me a list of what I could not eat and he said no,...
I am currently primary caregiver to my 89 year old father-in-law who has esophageal cancer which as metastized to the lymph nodes and liver. He received radiation for fifteen days. No other measures were taken due to other health issues (heart problem and one kidney). My father and mother-in-law are both living with my husband and me.
My father-in-law has a PEG tube, but...
I am 55 years old, used to be active, but now with DDD I am not as active as I would like to be. I found out 3 weeks ago I needed my gallbladder removed, and then I found out that I have diverticulosis. Gallbladder removed last Monday, diverticulosis confirmed in the hospital as well. I am scheduled for 2 more surgeries. I have a peek cage and bone grafts in my neck at...
I have been battling a light case of diabetes for 7 years, keeping my numbers down y diet and with metformin. I also battle digestive issues often, as well as some allergies and joint pain. Since 2 of these are related to food, I'd like to learn ways to prepare food and what foods are going to help me keep from having a full blown case of diabetes and keep from having...
