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Barrett’s esophagus

Posted by jvanstratten @jvanstratten, Mar 22, 2018

Looking for info and help with Barret’s esophagus. I can’t figure out just how serious this is. I have read way too much online! I don’t really know how strict my diet really has to be. It is really stressful-. Does anyone here have it? And exactly how serious is it?

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ken82 | @ken82 | Aug 10, 2019
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@maxsproudmom

I was just diagnosed in Nov with BE and I having trouble figuring out which fruits are acceptable since they are supposed to help prevent EC. Do you know if apples, pears and peaches are ok? I know bananas are ok. This somewhat new diagnosis has been quite frightening and I seem to get a lot of conflicting info. I feel like I am eating too many whole grains and not enough fruit or vegis.

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With Gastropaneisis.. I eat nearly any fruit...no leafy greens, unless cut up very small..I can't eat broccoli.. green beans don't work either...but with a blender I can make really good smoothies of nearly anything, .. except broccoli...cut fiber into very short pieces...skins have to be cut up very small... sweet potatoes are my favorite... avocados and tomatoes are so good with fresh mozzarella... olive oil and reduced balsamic vinegar is the best..

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riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Aug 10, 2019
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@ken82

When at Mayo Rochester, do you ever eat lunch at the "Tonic"....right across the street from St.Mary's ..they do many exotic fruit and vegetable juices and soups..Try it

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I have not needed treatment yet for BE. If I do I will go there.

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riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Aug 10, 2019
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@maxsproudmom

I was just diagnosed in Nov with BE and I having trouble figuring out which fruits are acceptable since they are supposed to help prevent EC. Do you know if apples, pears and peaches are ok? I know bananas are ok. This somewhat new diagnosis has been quite frightening and I seem to get a lot of conflicting info. I feel like I am eating too many whole grains and not enough fruit or vegis.

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Welcome to the BE forum. Don't be afraid of Barrett's and go with the diet to keep it stable. Apples and pears are acidic. For fruit eat cut up melon. Ripe bananas are less acidic too. For veggies I eat broccoli, Lima beans, spinach, green beans, cauliflower, carrots, and corn on the cob. Stay away from fried anything. I get a diet book today so I'll post what is safe after reading it.

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maxsproudmom | @maxsproudmom | Aug 10, 2019

Thanks so much. I look forward to your update. Also, I have a question about using a wedge under the mattress. I tried using bed raisers but I kept sliding down the mattress. In your opinion is it ok to use a wedge instead if it is under the mattress? The last couple of days I have had a lot of anxiety about this and hope that joining a group can help with that.

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maxsproudmom | @maxsproudmom | Aug 10, 2019
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@pdilly

@maxsproudmom I’m sorry you have Barrett’s. Question: what is EC?

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I know I am jumping the gun but I worry about esophageal cancer. Hopefully, with surveillance that won't happen but that is my biggest fear.

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maxsproudmom | @maxsproudmom | Aug 10, 2019
In reply to @ken82 "With Gastropaneisis.. I eat nearly any fruit...no leafy greens, unless cut up very small..I can't eat..." + (show)
@ken82

With Gastropaneisis.. I eat nearly any fruit...no leafy greens, unless cut up very small..I can't eat broccoli.. green beans don't work either...but with a blender I can make really good smoothies of nearly anything, .. except broccoli...cut fiber into very short pieces...skins have to be cut up very small... sweet potatoes are my favorite... avocados and tomatoes are so good with fresh mozzarella... olive oil and reduced balsamic vinegar is the best..

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I am not familiar with gasttopaneisis. Thank you for replying.

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JK | @contentandwell | Aug 10, 2019
In reply to @ken82 "With Gastropaneisis.. I eat nearly any fruit...no leafy greens, unless cut up very small..I can't eat..." + (show)
@ken82

With Gastropaneisis.. I eat nearly any fruit...no leafy greens, unless cut up very small..I can't eat broccoli.. green beans don't work either...but with a blender I can make really good smoothies of nearly anything, .. except broccoli...cut fiber into very short pieces...skins have to be cut up very small... sweet potatoes are my favorite... avocados and tomatoes are so good with fresh mozzarella... olive oil and reduced balsamic vinegar is the best..

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@ken82 Tomatoes have been OKd for you with BE? I do cheat and eat them, but I thought they were not permissible. I too love caprese salad - tomatoes and fresh mozzarella - but between BE and having developed lactose intolerance, I won’t be eating them anymore.
JK

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dandl48 Dave | @dandl48 | Aug 10, 2019
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@maxsproudmom

I was just diagnosed in Nov with BE and I having trouble figuring out which fruits are acceptable since they are supposed to help prevent EC. Do you know if apples, pears and peaches are ok? I know bananas are ok. This somewhat new diagnosis has been quite frightening and I seem to get a lot of conflicting info. I feel like I am eating too many whole grains and not enough fruit or vegis.

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@maxsproudmom My Mayo Dr. tells me let your body be your guide, if you eat an apple and it gives you reflux, don't eat apples. What works for me is to eat small meals and if you can eat your large meal at noon and your lunch sized meal at dinner. No food 3 hours prior to bed time and no chocolate, rats.

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maxsproudmom | @maxsproudmom | Aug 10, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@ken82 Tomatoes have been OKd for you with BE? I do cheat and eat them, but..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@ken82 Tomatoes have been OKd for you with BE? I do cheat and eat them, but I thought they were not permissible. I too love caprese salad - tomatoes and fresh mozzarella - but between BE and having developed lactose intolerance, I won’t be eating them anymore.
JK

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I was told the same about tomatoes and we have a garden full right now. My favorite but have not had any for about a year and frankly I am too afraid to eat one now.

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maxsproudmom | @maxsproudmom | Aug 10, 2019
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@dandl48

@maxsproudmom My Mayo Dr. tells me let your body be your guide, if you eat an apple and it gives you reflux, don't eat apples. What works for me is to eat small meals and if you can eat your large meal at noon and your lunch sized meal at dinner. No food 3 hours prior to bed time and no chocolate, rats.

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That's what I have been told too but I have silent reflux so I can't tell.

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