@kamama94 thanks for responding. I’m sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I’m sorry I messed up your nursing credentials. I’m impressed with your background in nutrition, chemistry and of course your cookbook. You responsibly have always cautioned folks to check nutrient information, labels and manufacturers.
When I first “met” you we shared CKD, diabetes and gastroparesis . I still have all that. The CKD is stable. The diabetes is the most challenging and I’m now using high tech devices (CGM & insulin pump). The gastroparesis is a fairly well controlled history. You mentioned “laser surgery on a diverticulum associated with the pharynx and affecting the esophagus”. Are there more than one diverticuli in the body? I was diagnosed with diverticulitis which to my understanding is at the lower end of the GI system. It is challenging because it prefers being fed the opposite of gastroparesis at the top end of the GI system. Gastroparesis is frequent, small, low fiber snack like meals. Diverticulitis responds well to high fiber! My primary said to experiment with small portions of foods to find what works best for me! What am I complaining for? At least it is real solid food and not full liquids / soft foods like you have to contend with. WOW no wonder you lost a lot of weight! Does not sound healthy and I’m so sorry for your hospitalizations, weakness, the need for outside help and “losing ground”. I admire you and think the world of you! I’m a bit younger than you and I guess in better shape. If I lived closer I would come and cook, clean, shop, do laundry….etc. for you and just hang out. We might enjoy one another’s company. At the very least we could commiserate about health issues.
I definitely remember you. My thoughts and prayers go with you as you and your PCP explore Hospice options and end of life care. We are both “still here”. I will be sure to venture over to visit “How About a Laugh” & “Just Want To Talk”.