I was so disappointed with my dinner
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
January 12, 2024 4:24pm CST
I found a steak in the freezer and put it on to simmer for dinner/lunch in case it wasn't tender.
I decided to add some potatoes, celery, and carrots and make it like a roast.
When everything was tender, I made a gravy from the drippings.
The meal had a meat, potatoes, and a veggie, so all I had to do was fry some cornbread.
We found something to watch on TV and I was so hungry.
I ate about three or four bites and just couldn't eat anymore.
I ate pretty good yesterday and saw my Gastro doc in the afternoon. She's scheduled me for some kind of swallow test in a week or so.
She was puzzled why I can eat sweets, but have trouble at times with regular food.
I could gladly eat nothing but sweets, but I know that's not healthy. This is very similar to what happened when I was on chemo several months ago, but my Oncologist said it can't be that now.
But I have good news. I've been cleared to get a date for my foot surgery! I have an appointment coming up to talk to the surgeon.
I think in general we enjoy food and don't think about if we can't. But maybe this will go away as quickly as it started.
Hope all of you are safe and warm.
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@Juliaacv (56322)
• Canada
13 Jan 24
@1creekgirl Mine was complicated. I threw up before they could actually take the x-rays.
They called it a peptic ulcer, and put me on a special diet for it, but in reality it was the brain tumor.
Every time it grew, I'd get a headache and then throw up and eventually black out.
That diagnosis, although it was incorrect, was about 3 weeks before they found the brain tumor.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
Yes, the doc said something about barium. Did they find an ulcer?
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
@Juliaacv Well, thank the good Lord they figured it out in time!
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@Tampa_girl7 (54716)
• United States
13 Jan 24
I’m glad that you were cleared for surgery.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
Thanks, it's been a long time coming.
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@AmbiePam (120908)
• United States
13 Jan 24
It sounds so good it’s a shame you couldn’t properly enjoy it. I am glad to hear you can get your foot surgery, but I just wish (and I know you do too) that you were able to eat normally.
I was talking to my stepmom today, and she was telling me about her goddaughter who has, I can’t remember the official name, but it’s basically paralyzed stomach muscles. I think, and I bet I’m spelling it wrong, it’s gastroparesis. Some days she can eat something like soup and a sandwich with no problem, but most days she cannot keep anything down. It’s either throwing up or the other way, or both. She’s skin and bones now.
I hope the swallow test tells them something for you.
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@AmbiePam (120908)
• United States
13 Jan 24
@1creekgirl I’ll keep praying for you. We want to get you well! And I know Dale must be very concerned about you too.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
Bless her heart, that must be awful. I read about it on the Mayo Clinic website and it doesn't seem to fit my symptoms. I really think it's from chemo seven months ago, although my Oncologist doesn't think so.
I couldn't eat that pot roast and veggies today, but I just ate a whole banana sandwich with no problem! I can't eat deli turkey unless it's on bread with mayo.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
@AmbiePam He's such a good husband. He tries not to let me know he's worried so I won't get as worried, lol, but I ate a little of the roast, potatoes, and carrots today. Yay!
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@snowy22315 (209009)
• United States
12 Jan 24
It sounds puzzling.. defintiely sounds like something with your digestion because sweets probably dissolve but other foods require more 'work" to break down. I hope you get some answers.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Jan 24
I think you're on to something. Meats seem to be a bit harder to swallow than other foods. I've learned to take small bites.
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@Deepizzaguy (122232)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan 24
I wish you the best of luck with your foot surgery being a success.
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@Deepizzaguy (122232)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jan 24
@1creekgirl You are welcome.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Jan 24
I remember you having problems. How are you now?
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Jan 24
@NJChicaa Did your docs ever figure out what's wrong?
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@NJChicaa (127159)
• United States
12 Jan 24
@1creekgirl It is day to day. Some days I eat a lot and others I can't eat at all. Today is a good day.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
I want to get some nondairy protein shakes.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
13 Jan 24
It sounds like you had a lot going on yesterday, both good and challenging. I'm glad you were able to put together a delicious meal, even if you weren't able to eat much of it. It's definitely frustrating when you're hungry and your body doesn't cooperate.
It's great that your oncologist ruled out any lingering chemo effects, and that you're finally getting cleared for your foot surgery! That's definitely positive news.
I know it's easy to take food for granted when you're always able to enjoy it, but it's good to be reminded that it's not always the case for everyone. I hope your appetite comes back soon, and that this is just a temporary blip.
Well its bitter here Vicki..freezing to the bone cold.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
14 Jan 24
@RebeccasFarm I cooked for Robert and Nathan today and I took small bites, but did fine eating.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
Oh, Oshy, I hope the weather warms up soon for you. Today we had the roast, potatoes, and carrots for dinner and I ate a few bites. Yay!
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@jstory07 (148738)
• Roseburg, Oregon
14 Jan 24
@1creekgirl It is 51F now at 4PM.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
Thanks so much, Judy. Is it awfully cold there?
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@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
14 Jan 24
@1creekgirl It is weird that it returned now that you stopped the chemo. May be a side effect of Covid (or Covid vaccine). I have heard from people who have lost their taste after the Covid vaccine, they are furious.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
It's so strange and it's so much like it was when I was on chemo. Praying it goes away soon.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
Yes, other times it's been delicious. But I actually ate a little of the leftovers today.
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@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Jan 24
@1creekgirl I hope they satisfied.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
I see the surgeon next week, I think. Hope you're well and staying warm.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jan 24
@1creekgirl Thank you. I'm well and warm.
I hope it goes well with the surgeon.
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@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
13 Jan 24
I'm sorry you're having such a problem eating. I hope the doctors are able to find out what's wrong. I'm glad you can now see the foot surgeon. Have a good weekend and stay safe and warm.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
Thanks, Linda. Do you all have snow? It was sunny, but relatively cold today.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
15 Jan 24
@LindaOHio That is terribly cold! Y'all stay as warm as you can.
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@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
14 Jan 24
@1creekgirl We have a couple of inches. Nothing like they predicted a few days ago. It's 9F here right now though which is way too cold. Have a good evening.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
I really appreciate that. It's just strange to me that it's so similar to what I had on chemo. I ate a few bites today, so each day I'm hoping it goes away.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
14 Jan 24
@porwest No, but I'm scheduled for a swallow taste this week or next.
I cooked a nice meal for Nathan and Robert today and I had no problem eating. I keep hoping it's gone away, but we'll see.
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@porwest (112864)
• United States
14 Jan 24
@1creekgirl But I recall you did say the doc said it's not a side effect. Have they been able to determine at all what's causing it?
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
13 Jan 24
Not being able to enjoy good food must be awful.I hope they figure it out for you.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
Thanks, Heather. I really think it's from chemo several months ago.
@Marilynda1225 (91126)
• United States
16 Jan 24
I hope they can find the problem and have a solution for you. It must be tough having trouble eating.
But, you seem happy about your upcoming foot surgery. Glad that you're able to have that taken care of.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
16 Jan 24
I hope she can operate soon and then I can get on with recovery. How are you doing today?
@jnrdutton (3452)
• United States
12 Jan 24
I hope everything gets better for you, regarding your food issue...
and that IS good news for your foot surgery, I hope it gets taken care of with no complications.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Jan 24
It's a weird deal. Lots of answers needed.
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