My mission is to try more solid foods each day. Today I had cake for breakfast–ok but the chewing was a little rough. Now I’m trying to finish a p.b.j. sandwich for lunch. This is a big unhappy surprise. It is really slow going and painful, even with Lidocaine mouthwash. I thought the peanut butter would be soft and easy but instead the whole business is very chewy and slow and my tongue is not at all happy. Well, I’m almost through it and I won’t do this again for a while. On the other hand p.b.j. and milk make an instant 650-calorie meal!
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I love your for trying! Keep trying. You are doing a great job! My sister is back to her pre-cancer weight. Miss you!
xo C
Hi Cathy and Beth,
I’m back from NL — and Paris and Brussels. Now that I’m checking into the blog again, it’s great to see how much progress you’ve made. The ten days may seem like a long time to you, but to me, it’s as though you’re now on top of what this phase is going to be like. Perhaps some Parisian food might inspire you; I had a mashed potato puree there with something like Gruyere cheese melted in. Very tasty, and very calorie-laden. Or how about soups, to get some veggies into the mix. I’ve always loved Dutch split-pea soup, even though some of my Dutch friends told me they considered it wallpaper paste. But it’s nutritious, and I think it might be a good consistency for swallowing. Anyway, if you’ve already gained 5 lbs, it sounds as though you’re doing just fine.
You both are amazing!
Molly