On a really happy note!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I canceled my appointment for an endoscopy and possible dilation today. Over the last week, I've started being able to eat moist meats without throwing it all back up. I can get down 8-16 ounces of Water in 15 minutes or less and if/when I gulp it down more quickly without thinking, it hurts, but it stays down.

I've had quiche, homemade BBQ (lean pulled pork from the crock pot), a bit of hamburger, shredded chicken, and a Protein Bar and it all stayed down. I've gone from vomiting 2-4 times a day to only once in a week.

I do think I was eating too fast or taking too big of bites. Using those ridiculous little baby utensils that other suggested work for me as does walking around a bit after each bite to slow myself down. An added benefit? I've been getting my 10k steps in and I can burp like a champ.

I think I'm good. I'm excited to start moving into different foods and I hope to never see anything else mayo based again!

I AM SO HAPPY!

Thank you for all the well wishes, notes of support and encouraging words. Y'all rock and I appreciate it.

:wub:

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Awesome news! I hope it keeps getting better for you!!

[Vixynne 695]

That's wonderful! I hope I can say all the same things in a few weeks! Right now, eating/sipping anything is the opposite of fun...but I haven't vomited yet. *fingers crossed*

[Wags 549]

I canceled my appointment for an endoscopy and possible dilation today. Over the last week' date=' I've started being able to eat moist meats without throwing it all back up. I can get down 8-16 ounces of Water in 15 minutes or less and if/when I gulp it down more quickly without thinking, it hurts, but it stays down.

I've had quiche, homemade BBQ (lean pulled pork from the crock pot), a bit of hamburger, shredded chicken, and a Protein bar and it all stayed down. I've gone from vomiting 2-4 times a day to only once in a week.

I do think I was eating too fast or taking too big of bites. Using those ridiculous little baby utensils that other suggested work for me as does walking around a bit after each bite to slow myself down. An added benefit? I've been getting my 10k steps in and I can burp like a champ.

I think I'm good. I'm excited to start moving into different foods and I hope to never see anything else mayo based again!

I AM SO HAPPY!

Thank you for all the well wishes, notes of support and encouraging words. Y'all rock and I appreciate it.

:wub: [/quote']

I am so happy for you!! I was thinking about you today when I went to support group and someone there talked about dilation. Congrats!!!!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Thank you. Smoooch!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

That's wonderful! I hope I can say all the same things in a few weeks! Right now, eating/sipping anything is the opposite of fun...but I haven't vomited yet. *fingers crossed*

It will get better. Day 3 sucked for me. I can't wait to hear about your progress!! You are going to do great.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I am so happy for you!! I was thinking about you today when I went to support group and someone there talked about dilation. Congrats!!!!

Everyone said it's easy, but it's easier not to do it, right?

[Purrplelover 48]

That is awesome!! I am so happy for you!

[Dawnyellow 80]

I've been waiting to hear- I'm so glad! That's awesome!

[Wags 549]

Everyone said it's easy' date=' but it's easier not to do it, right?[/quote']

Right!!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Thanks all!! What a great group.

[jensjoy28 351]

I was going to reach out to you and inquire on how you were doing with this...recalled your post where your NUT (or Dr...can't recall now) wanted you to come in because they thought you should be further along in the amount of food and liquid you were able to get in. Glad to hear things are headed in the right direction.

[Healthiernewme 81]

I hope you continue to feel better:)

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I was going to reach out to you and inquire on how you were doing with this...recalled your post where your NUT (or Dr...can't recall now) wanted you to come in because they thought you should be further along in the amount of food and liquid you were able to get in. Glad to hear things are headed in the right direction.

I should be, but I am definitely on the upswing. I wouldn't mind if the weight was coming off a little faster, though.

[jensjoy28 351]

I should be' date=' but I am definitely on the upswing. I wouldn't mind if the weight was coming off a little faster, though. [/quote']

I hear that...was right where I was supposed to be at 6 weeks, but feel like I'll miss the 3 mo "benchmark" my Dr. outlined (am 8 weeks today) by 5-10 pounds...am upping my activity to try and help...started boot camp this week and have the ridiculously sore quads to prove it (am jealous of men that get to pee standing up!)