Diet and Protein Restriction

[mimi3535]

Good morning!  I got my husband to read all the postings from yesterday!  He kept saying "this is so cool!!", but of course when I tried to get him here on his own he refused! BUT he did ask me to ask every one about their diets.  Our doctor has placed him on a 40 gram protein diet.  He has seen the dietitian and is now feeling a bit sad and overwhelmed with all the restrictions that have been placed on his diet.  He wants to know is anyone else on a protein limited diet and if so, "What do you eat?"

As for me I really appreciated all the support offered yesterday.  It really made his day reading all the postings!!!!  I have been trying to be as supportive and loving as possible, but he has kind of shut down and hasn

[GoofyDad]

Wood Eye!

[GoofyDad]

All - airborne's protein restrictions are probably due to his cirrhosis.

Mimi - I think they make a distinction between animal protein and veggie. You may want to check on that. Soy ice cream anyone?

Also, my hepo team does not specify to take riba with fat. They don't discourage it, and the nurse acknowledges it helps absorbtion, but it's not part of their standard patient instructions. These folks know their business. I don't know why they don't include that in their orders, but I think it would be wrong to conclude it's a matter ignorance on their part.

[can-do-man]

Don't you just love shaking that magic 8 ball and watching it float around. Entertains me for hours. You been ok? Ever figure out what pie made your hubby happy?

[Bill1954]

While the comments from other posters here are quite supportive, none of them seem to address the fact that your husband is a cirrhotic. Protein management can definitely be a concern for the cirrhotic patient, although management techniques seem to vary. Cirrhotic patients may have a difficult time processing proteins, which tend to increase ammonia levels, and can lead to encephalopathy. Some docs reduce dietary protein intake, while others tend to chemically manage with meds such as Lactulose. Although I

[FlGuy]

As tx goes on Bragg's appetite will dictate what he eats. You can probably count on him dropping 10 - 20 pounds though. I went to a dietician too since I had some blood sugar complications with HCV.  Most of it went out the window when I realized I'd eat what I could.  Did try to stay away from the bad stuff when possible. Remind Bragg of a few words he's already familiar with : 'I will never accept defeat' and I will never quit'. Hang in there!

[NYgirl]

Hello to you airborne!  We've been ejoying your wifes company - she is a very lovely woman you are such a LUCKY man to have her during this time.  I sure wish my exhusband wasn't such a dumb mooch and I had somebody to show me with not only their words but also their actions how much they loved me.  :)

You got stuck with a raw deal this disease is junk - but at least you know in addition to your wife you are not alone. We are here and will support you as best as we can with our whole hearts.  For some of us...this is IT this is THE support.  It's become a way of life.

I remember the first time I posted I was like oh they are never going to talk to ME and all of a sudden there were all of these people becoming friends and answering my DUMBO questions (I can be a bit insane sometimes...but I was BEFORE I knew I had this disease).

There are people in here with better livers and worse liver shape than you.  But they are NOT alone and can come in and ask ANYTHING at ALL (from questions about Mr. Johnson falling and not getting up to...can I eat too much ice cream ;-)

People here are honest and open adults who just want to HELP the next guy make it through treatment. We ALL hate this disease and want it GONE. There is power in numbers after all right?

You wouldn't have been in the 82nd Airbone = the toughtest of the tough (I only know because my brother was a marine and always talked about them like GOD) but you guys wouldn't want to go in to BATTLE on your own would you?

Same thing here - just another war.  :)