Hi Rosy:

Type Protein Shakes in the Search box (top right) and you will get a bunch of recipes from other members.

I also had problems with my feeding tube which ended up with a horrible pseudomonas infection. I was supposed to go to ER and have it replaced, but the spot where infection was (where it went into my stomach) was so sore, I wouldn't let the nurse replace it. Then had to cover it with gauze until it finally closed, plus take a bunch of antibiotics. I also depended on the tube for my feedings, so it was super hard to swallow anything but liquids. I found one drink that has 530 calories for a small box-type container. It has to be ordered but my local CVS Pharmacy got it for me the next day (by the carton). Later, I ordered from the Amazon link on OCF. It just comes in a vanilla flavor, and you may find it too sweet although there's no fructose in it. I just "chug-a-lug" it down just to get my calories. I, too, hated the taste of food and it was a chore just to try to eat, but since I didn't have the PEG tube, I had to force myself. I found watching TV while eating made me not "think" so much about getting the food down (baby bites). Everything had to have a sauce in order to be able to swallow. Believe it or not, today, after over 5 years, I still can eat only certain things, but that's just me, everyone's different. I do understand your feelings, and know that it can be done, so I wish you luck.

Julieann


Julieann
Nov 2007 SCC on right tonsil following tonsillectomy. Was smoker, QUIT. (Stage IV T2 N2b) 7 weeks radiation one day/wk chemo (carboplatin and 5-FU). Allergic to Taxol; PEG in, lost 30 lbs. TX completed January 2008. PEG out mid- 2008. PET/CT 1/17/2011;2/3/12 NEGATIVE for cancer smile