6 years after Ivor Lewis

[Ollies12345]

Hi all, my dad has improved so much recently with his energy levels and eating, after a lot of cooking build up meals. He’s also having fortijuice and Aymes shakes .But another problem has occurred when dad wakes he has to use the bathroom quickly it’s formed but very runny. He also has to go quick it seems just after eating this is a new thing any help would be appreciated I wonder if it could be the shakes many thanks x

[Summerson]

I find that eating anything with cheese especially cheese sauces and mayonnaise has this effect maybe stick to very bland meals and see how things go

[MFH28]

Your Fathers’ issues are not uncommon within this community, in which I am a member, so I can appreciate how he feels.

Summerson is right with those comments. Go back to basics, avoiding anything with a high fat content. This advice is somewhat contrary to what the dieticians tell us we need to consume, as many of us simply can’t take that level of fat.

I tend to concentrate on carbohydrates, although it may take longer to regain weight.

Best wishes.

[Kentishred in reply to MFH28]

Hi. Too much sugar can also be a problem though everyone is different. Good luck for the future.

[Smithyrat159]

Hi, I would say it's probably the shakes if you're making them up with full fat milk (too fatty). Likewise fortijuice also can have that effect ( I made them into jelly and that was better). Perhaps try knocking one off for a week, then the other if that doesn't work. I just use Fresubin now, it's an emulsion type supplement and I mix it with milk and use for porridge or 30ml with mashed potato. It packs 600 cals for 120ml and comes in neutral or lemon. I use the lemon for mixing into greek yoghurt (measure out what you want and put rest back in fridge for next day). Eventually he'll find something that works for him, we're all different after all but trial and error is the key. Takes a bit of time but I'm sure you'll get there in the end 🤞.

[grandylynda]

I am now over 7 yes post Ivor Lewis. I do recognise this issue. I have been s lot better since being prescribed Creon. Mind you, it is difficult to get at the moment ( supply issues) I also buy "live friendly bacteria " from Holland and Barre still have to be cautious but a lot better.t

[Ollies12345 in reply to grandylynda]

Hi thanks for all your very helpful replies what one is it called please from Holland and Barret was going to order some for dad many thanks xxx

[grandylynda]

From Holland and Barrat " Live Friendly Bacteria with Acidophilus" Creon is on prescription. Hospital dieticians are starting to realise the benefits for I L patients

[Ollies12345]

thank you

[052517]

I have eliminated dairy from my diet and no longer have the sugar spikes. Smoothies: I use Kefir milk and soups I thicken with pureed cashews.

[Ollies12345]

thanks very much

[Cosmobabe]

Hi there!

At the beginning of this whole operation process, I had this problem when I was really constipated at the start.

But now I get occasional "dumping" when I have had too much sugar after eating a meal with a high sugar content dessert.

I don't eat/drink any shakes.

From the research that I did, I found that everyone has a different trigger for dumping and I realised that when I over ate dessert after a meal my stomach would gurgle till I emptied my bowels.

The whole process has been very debilitating as I don't tend to do much as you never know how your body is going to react to everything you eat. Sometimes my sugar goes low, at other times I suffer dumping etc. But I am very grateful for the second stab at life 😊.

I hope you resolve your issue.

Take care,

Cosmobabe

[Bards in reply to Cosmobabe]

VERY familiar. Sweet desserts after a meal eg syrup sponge with custard(what was so thinking???!!!) are a guaranteed dump with associated blood sugar issue for me.

Porridge/Ready Brek rule!