Hello all, my big news to report is that my diet has finally been released. What does that mean? I can eat anything I want, including dairy. I can’t go out to a restaurant or even order in a pizza (yet) but whatever I want to try at home is open game. I have been instructed to try adding only one new item at a time. So, yesterday we tried adding cheese and today I hope to add milk. We will see how it goes. Like I said, this may not seem like a big deal but it means a lot to my self-esteem and hopefully will make it easier to get in the 2,200 + calories I need every day.
I still have a real issue in that everything has a very, very high salt taste. Hell, I had jelly on a bagel the other day and all I tasted was salt (Yuck). The doctor’s say it should just be a temporary thing as the nerve endings in my month recover from the GVHD. But they do admit that some people’s tastes change forever. Something that they used to love they can’t stand and other foods that they never cared for they now crave. We will see what happens with me.
So that is the big new, I can also add that we are in the middle of a two day clinic visit skip. I went in on Monday and not returning until Thursday, wish me luck. Two days is a big step.
I still have a real issue in that everything has a very, very high salt taste. Hell, I had jelly on a bagel the other day and all I tasted was salt (Yuck). The doctor’s say it should just be a temporary thing as the nerve endings in my month recover from the GVHD. But they do admit that some people’s tastes change forever. Something that they used to love they can’t stand and other foods that they never cared for they now crave. We will see what happens with me.
So that is the big new, I can also add that we are in the middle of a two day clinic visit skip. I went in on Monday and not returning until Thursday, wish me luck. Two days is a big step.
OK later everyone. And THANKS!
Tony
Hi Tony, your blogs just keep getting better! This is wonderful news, new food and a clinic rest - WOW. You're still taking it a step at a time, but it doesn't seem to be so much baby steps anymore :-) Love you, Auntie Betty
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Awesome Tony!!!! That's terrific!!! So should we bring a big gallon of milk with us on Sunday and we can all toast to your progress!?
ReplyDeleteYou start with cheese, then move to milk? Hmmm, personally I would've started with ice cream and just moved to a different flavor each day, but to each his own, do it your way. ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 2 day break from the clinic! Great news all around! Keep up the good work!
I like your way of thinking Tracy!!!!
ReplyDeleteawesome, tony, glad to hear!
ReplyDeleteHi Tony and Karen. Please know that I look at your blog daily to see if there are updates, but I am usually on my cell phone and that does not allow me to post comments for some reason. Mike and I are so happy to hear that you seem to be doing so well. Your strength is amazing and such an inspiration. Keep your positive attitude. We can only imagine how hard all this must be that you are going through, but there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. Please know that we are always thinking of you and praying for you. Take care.
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