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[Lemon Cheesecake]

there are some really good cold soups out there! <I eat my soup mediocre warm or I tend to burn myself..in fact I don't like really hot things>

[Vivianne]

When I could drink coffee, I had iced coffee year-round!

[dice]5d6[dice]

[Lemon Cheesecake]

coffee tastes better as a cold drink...not so bitter. <but it is quite acidic and the caffeine can raise the blood pressure>.

[Vivianne]

I don’t drink coffee anymore...dietary restrictions.

I drank tea for a while before I realized it was causing stomach discomfort.

Vivianne rolled 5d6 and got a total of 20:
6, 4, 3, 4, 3

[Lemon Cheesecake]

at least you finally figured it out!

Someone told me canola oil causes a lot of stomach issues so I am looking at the ingredient lists on foods to see if they contain it and am experimenting to see if it is indeed one of the oils that upsets my digestion.

[Vivianne]

I think a FODMOP protocol might be helpful? It’s just eliminating common digestive irritants then carefully reintroducing them to determine sensitivities, if I’m remembering correctly.

But you know what’s best for you!

Vivianne rolled 5d6 and got a total of 19:
4, 5, 6, 2, 2

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I am only learning what foods seem to irritate my system and trying to eliminate them to see if I feel better...I know I don't do well on fatty foods or deep fried but some I get sick soon after, some are just an irritated stomach and others no problems...so I am trying to narrow it down.

[Vivianne]

My problems are mostly mechanical. Certain foods I do avoid because they make me a bit uncomfortable, but I don’t think I have sensitivities, exactly.

Vivianne rolled 5d6 and got a total of 21:
6, 3, 6, 2, 4

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Well, that is a small blessing then! It would be horrible if you were limited because of sensitivities as well...at least this way you have a broader option! So, is it more of a texture thing then? You mentioned a feeding tube...not sure how those work...I thought they were just to put liquids straight into your stomach?

[Vivianne]

I haven’t explained my problems very well as to eating. It is mainly a texture and size thing.

Starting maybe 15 years ago, I’ve had problems chewing that have gotten steadily worse. My throat/swallowing ability had also started declining.

About 5 years ago, food started going into my lungs when I swallowed. It got a lot worse earlier this year, and a doctor wanted to immediately put a PEG tube in with no oral intake except water.

There are two main types of feeding tubes:
- one from the nose to the stomach - NG
- one inserted from a hole surgically cut through the stomach and skin - PEG

Liquids and shake-like formula and certain medications can go through the feeding tubes.

Vivianne rolled 5d6 and got a total of 21:
3, 1, 5, 6, 6

[Lemon Cheesecake]

That must have been scary for you when it first started! Food into the lungs is quite serious! Gosh, with all that going on and you still manage to be so positive! I just want to hug you! You are like one of the "strongest" people I have met!

[Vivianne]

Avoiding aspiration pneumonia is the main reason for my ridiculous diet.

Aah, my mom smells like cookies! I think it’s the aloe, but cookies!

Vivianne rolled 5d6 and got a total of 18:
6, 5, 4, 2, 1

[Lemon Cheesecake]

but it sounds like you get a variety of food even thou gh you are restricted...so that's better then totally bland.

[Vivianne]

I do! My mom is trying out new recipes these days!

How was your day? I’m still busy and tired all the time.

Vivianne rolled 5d6 and got a total of 14:
1, 3, 2, 4, 4

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I think colder weather change and darker days always makes me more tired.

This is a busy time of the year for me now with the holiday's coming up but its all good.