Where'd I put the warranty card on this body, anyhow?

[kitanzi]

Right, long story short(ish), I've been having stomach problems for a couple months now. Two weeks ago I had a EGD done to find out what was going on in my esophagus and stomach. Yesterday I had the follow up visit.

Diagnosis is severe acid reflux, causing considerable erosion to the esophagus, and a sliding hiatal hernia. Treatment between now and another followup visit in four weeks is a strong anti acid medication, diet modification and weight loss. Possible future treatment includes surgery, but let's hope not.

So, ideally, I am now not supposed to eat anything I might actually want to eat - that should make the weight loss easier. As far as I can tell, the ideal diet for this (which I do not expect I will follow perfectly) is bland and fat free, with minimal spice or acidic foods. I should eschew chocolate, alcohol and caffeine. I should eat small amounts, slowly, and chew it as thoroughly as any cow could dream of.

No, I'm not really happy about this, how could you tell?

Neither of these are especially uncommon conditions. Does anyone out there have a good resource for recipes, foods and suggestions that won't leave me wanting to solve the whole problem at the source by simply cutting my throat?

Comments

[anaisdjuna.livejournal.com]

That totally sucks, Honey. I don't know any acid reflux diet tricks, but I've got some 'pathy for ya. That condition runs in our family. My aunt had to have surgery and it was pretty yucky. I hope you don't have that. The weight loss will be good & I can wholeheartedly recommend food journaling with My Fitness Pal. It's free. It lets you track 6 variables of your choosing. They have a huge food database and recipe calorie calculator that's great for your old faves.

Getting an elliptical rider for the house is another great way to lose weight with ease. No impact. Put it in front of a media device to reduce the tedium. Keep feeding your brain good re-inforcement chemicals....

Your other friends have some good pointers on the allopathic tip, so I'll leave you to those. Big Hugs from here.

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

Thank you - good tips, and empathy is always welcome, especially with hugs. :)