@mikeynorth, @colleenyoung, @imallears, and all...Thank you, Mike. I was just chatting with a Mayo nurse who called to ck on me since leaving the hospital a few days ago. I love this program...they call to ck on patients to see if we're improving, or whatever.

I told her I am having some of the same issues, etc. Darn if we didn't discuss almonds and almond milk. I thought, like you, I was doing such a good thing, since I can't drink milk. I eat almonds for a snack, too. Well, it may be the almonds milk has additives causing me gastro issues. I use it for smoothies...
No more almonds at all for now.

I also have added protein drinks recommended by a nutritionist. As we looked at specific ingredients we noticed several items I don't need to have in my body. A real lesson.

Thought I was careful, but need to ck more carefully now with all that's going on at this age.

Moral...read and be very alert. Not allergic, but sensitive and my gut is sensitive like crazy.
Thanks again...Mary, thanks for your reminders, too.
Elizabeth