My partner has been struggling with eating all he is supposed to be, like many on here.
I just wanted to share my absolute delight of making a macaroni cheese and he went back for a second helping. Albeit small helpings, but I am absolutely delighted with this progress.
Sorry to bore you. But I an elated.
Not boring it's the small steps to grogress
Thank you for your much needed support. I had no idea how tough this journey was going to be.
It is extremely tough for both of you but it will be worth it. I get impatient with my own recovery but it does take time to heal . Like most people agree it took along time to get so poorly and it's learning how to lead a new life
Encouraging words at a time like this is gratefully received. Thankyou.
Thankyou.
That’s great news. Each meal leads to another.
Thank you for your very heart warming reply.
Hey that's great news, baby steps are the way forward, I was in a terrible condition when I was in the height of my drinking days,food was the least of my concern, I didn't really eat, and I was so thin I could hear my heart thumping through my boney body,it was a slow process trying to introduce food back into my system. Obviously I dunno if your fella is allowed certain foods, I'm 12+ years sober and I think things have probably changed since I gave up the demon brew, I wasn't a massive eater, and when I started with food I just picked at things, try not to stick to meal times, I would start cooking ( again ) at stupid " o" clock, and my appetite started to kick in, obviously your stomach shrinks when drinking and even looking at food would make me gag, get anything in that your man fancies, if allowed of course, and perhaps a dietician involved, I never had that support regardingfoodwheni was , I'm now at least 4 stone heavier, but not massively over weight , my biggest vice is chocolate bars, cakes and full fat Coca-Cola 😉 but I do eat healthy foods, the mindset is that the body was starved of vital nutrition during weeks of drinking, and the brain doesn't want to starve of sugary items, yes I've substituted my bad habits for a sugar rush, but it's better than drinking and not eating, I hope your fella keeps on the right tracks, best of luck ❤️
Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. Much appreciated.
That is wonderful. It is such a joy when my husband asks for something to eat, which isn't often, as opposed to me just asking 'what do you fancy?' I often now put a small something in front of him that I know he likes. And let him eat what he can.
I will try that, Thank you.
I also leave a few unsalted nuts in a bowl on the table, he says he doesn't want them , however they dissappear somehow! Good luck and keep on doing what you're doing!
Great idea. Thank you for sharing.
yeah unsalted Nuts specially at bedtime are a great source of high protein, My husband has a small jar next to his bed and He munches on a few before bed. Great news that he eating your Mac cheese so happy for you 🥰❤️x
I must get him to try unsalted nuts. He has been having cereal with whole milk before bed.
You're not being boring at all... small wins bring smiles to all of us who have been there !😀
I used to leave a small glass of milk and a shortbread finger by the bed.... it usually got eaten... I got sneaky 😀😀
I know just how you feel, I struggle every day to get my husband to eat something. Our Consultant remarked that liver problems cause changes in taste My husband cannot explain and I cannot find any specific facts which would guide my menu choices! Does anyone here have any experience they could help with?!
I find I get intense cravings for certain things, usually sweet things. I now have to ignore these cravings as I've been diagnosed type II diabetic. I've found that as part of eating little and often Greek yoghurt with just a drizzle of honey or dry cream crackers are good. Alternatively reach for a piece of fruit.
Thank you so much for replying. Your comments are very helpful.
My other half too says foods taste different. But we thought it was because he is smoking so much less. About 4 a day now which is great.
He is doing really well cutting down. Good for him.
Oh that's useful to know. When I came out of hospital, I had to eat 7/8 times per day to gain weight. I found apart from not wanting to eat, things I liked tasted horrible.
But when my appetite kicked in, I was constanstly hungry lol. Three years on, I'm now allowed to eat just normally, 3 times a day and food doesn't taste weird anymore 
Thats what is happening to myy husband - maybe there is hope it will change back to normal! I am pleased for you, thank you for the reply, its so good to know others have the same problems.
it is a struggle to eat. I was lucky my friend is a dietitian and had previous experience of working with people who are malnourished. I wanted to eat healthy, but she kept reinforcing calories and protein! I ate little and often, even during the night, made the high cal drinks into smoothies, everything was full fat, eat the chocolate instead of the fruit. It was a weird time as I would wake up in the morning and crave something. Once it was fudge, so had to get that, another time it was tomato soup, pancakes another time. In the evenings I would maybe fancy toad in the hole, macaroni cheese was another favourite. My friend also got me some high protein jellies which I could have with cream and fruit.
I found it daunting if I went anywhere and was given a normal portion on a large plate. I would only have a couple of bits and then leave it. I moved to a small plate, with a portion I could eat. Hope you manage to find somethings he enjoys. Lesley
Thanks for your reply. He loves pasta so I’m doing pasta meals for him. He is also eating lots of Angel delight, full fat yogurts , ice creams and fruit in jelly with custard on top.
He will eat a couple of these in one go. As everyone says baby steps.
Well done. My husband seems to enjoy pasta too. You are doing so well.
Thank you
Having battled for the past 7 months trying to get my pre and now post transplant hubby to eat any solid food I would say celebrate and congratulate him on his efforts. I know how stressful it is to put food out and it hardly get touched and all the time watching a loved one lose ground/fade.
My hubby is still struggling post transplant and we are back on the weight watchers in reverse diet - anything that will go down regardless of any negative effect on blood sugars.
Well done.
Katie
That’s fantastic news another step forward 💕💕
Fab happy moments xx
Not boring at all! Little wins add up and become big victories.
Well done. You are not boring anyone, we all understand the joy when something is eaten, however small the portion is.
So good to hear!
It’s a small progression but I was really thrilled with the micro step forward. Thank you for uplifting replies.x
That's great news! At my sickest (although I didn't know at the time) I would happily go for days without eating.
Now three years on, I'm allowed, and am managing, to eat three times a day like a 'normal' person lol. Nothing massive, soup for lunch, salad for dinner and a snack before bed. I even manage the odd take away on special nights out
But my consultant is very happy and all my blood results are near normal.
It did take a long time to get there, but it sounds like your husband is making the first small steps on his journey.
Well done to you both x
Thank you for replying. You seem to have made massive progress. Well done you. My other half was similar, he could go 2/3 days without a proper meal. Was happy to just have wine. Now he is snacking on yogurts, pots of custard, Angel delight along with a small but healthy evening meal. And he eats breakfast. I’m so pleased with his determination and progress.
This is a new one !!!!
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