What do you order when eating at a restaurant?

Well it sure is nice to talk to someone who has been through it ,sounds like it turned out really good ! Guess I need to grab this and go full speed , I am not very good at sitting in a hospital as I got up and walked out 6 days after my varices which was stupid but had no clue how bad it was (dummy) thanks so much for sharing your experience, so glad I found this site , I think every doctor should have to tell patient about it ! Good luck in the future . Mike

@mikej As I read your post, you tickled a memory and also a thought in my mind. Is there an outreach that could happen, to bring children out to your horses? The healing power of horses cannot be denied!

Many years ago when I was training racehorses, I had to ship into a new track in middle of the night. Of course, my stable was first priority, and I got them bedded down. By then it was well over 24 hrs that I had been up, so I crawled into one of the stalls with a gelding who was just as tired as me. And curled up, went to sleep. That's how they found me the next day. Horses saved my life.
Ginger

Hello and congratulations! I will have my one year anniversary for a liver transplant next month. For liver transplant recipients our meds can cause all kinds of issues. I’m assuming that it’s similar for you. I find making beans, healthy casseroles, salads (such as carrot raisin), and other foods that will last a few days, on the weekend, is helpful. Then I eat fresh fruit salad and green salad, veggies, during the week. I don’t eat meat, but I do fish, eggs, tofu which are quick. Whole grains can also be cooked up on the weekend or evening and then reheated. There are lots of easy and healthy sauces that can be whipped up to accent grains and veggies. Cooking eggs and quinoa together is one of my favorite quick meals. I have greatly reduced my pasta and processed foods, no refined sugar, and very limited white flour.

I’m fortunate to have a lot of food trucks in the area, with healthy food, Indian, Mexican, and Asian. And, also at our farmers market, so that’s usually what I do for eating out. Fish and salad is healthy too for restaurant meals.

There are a lot of webinars and videos on healthy quick meals. Also, your transplant team nutritionist would be a great person to speak with to make sure your getting all the protein and nutrients you need, and are within optimum range on things like sodium, potassium, etc.

I’ve attached an article I’ve found helpful. But, again it pertains to liver recipients. So, definitely consult with your team. Others on Connects are kidney recipients and will be very helpful in sharing advice as well.

Did you find this on your own or was it supplied to you by your transplant team?

No. I got the typical transplant manual. I have a background in science and have always done a lot of research for my professional life. Now I’ve added medical research…sort of a passion I guess. I think it’s important to at least have an understanding of what’s going on in my body and what may help.

Just want you to know how much I appreciate taking the time to put the info together for is!! Thankyou