THIS IS THE thread that never ends....yes it goes on and on my friend!!!!

And this:

What is the best thing to do nutritionally if you have abdominal pain?

Sometimes it is best to rest the pancreas and limit your food intake. If you are experiencing a flare, your doctor may even recommend no food for a day or two. If you can tolerate food, low fat, low protein foods may be better tolerated as they tend to stimulate the pancreas the least. Avoid high fat and heavily spiced foods. If you notice a particular food causes pain, avoid it. A diet of only clear liquids can be followed when pain is severe. Clear liquids include apple, cranberry and grape juice, gelatin and broth. The clear liquid diet, however, is not nutritionally complete and the diet should be advanced as soon as additional food is tolerated.

What can be done for nutrition when there is nausea and vomiting?

The following suggestions may help you maintain or increase your intake while minimizing nausea and vomiting:


Avoid foods with high fat content (such as greasy or fried foods).
Avoid coffee, tea, and alcohol. Cool, clear liquids are often better tolerated. Try broth, flavored gelatin, carbonated beverages, popsicles, or apple juice. Drink small amounts every hour, especially if you are vomiting.
Eat smaller portions more often during the day. Eating small amounts every 1-2 hours may be helpful.
Don't drink liquids with your meals. It is best to drink fluids 45-60 minutes before or after meals.
Avoid spicy foods. Bland foods may be better tolerated.
Foods that are cold or warm may be easier to tolerate than hot foods.
Let someone else do the cooking. The odor of foods may make you feel worse.
How can someone with pancreatitis or other pancreatic diseases go out to a restaurant?

Most restaurants are more than willing to accomodate special requests. When ordering in a restaurant, request a very low fat meal and explain to the server that there is a medical reason for the request. Most restaurants will steam fish and vegetables or grill a piece of chicken. Many restaurants are happy to take on the challenge and will produce a truly delicious meal for you.

Oh mannnnnn - does anyone watch the show Cheaters???

This show is awesome. And sad.

and....
Hydration and Chronic Pancreatitis
Kathianne Sellers, R.D.

Proper hydration is important in the health of all people, but especially for people with chronic pancreatitis. While many people with chronic pancreatitis are aware of the need for fat restriction, few are aware of the need for adequate hydration. Many of our patients at The Pancreas Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, MA have flares (increased pain) when they are dehydrated. While the exact reason is not known at this time, it is assumed that the lack of fluid assists in the accumulation of pancreatic sludge. This sludge can then lead to blockages which can irritate the pancreas. Dehydration often occurs due to warm temperatures and excess water losses, air travel, increased activity level, and inadequate intake. It is important to understand that thirst is a sign of dehydration and therefore not a timely indicator of our fluid needs.

Fluid needs can be met with any beverage that does not have caffeine or alcohol. Caffeine and alcohol should be limited as they are diuretics and promote fluid loss and can also stimulate the pancreas. Foods with a high water content such as fruits, vegetables, and soups are also helpful in meeting fluid needs. Remember that thirst is an indicator that you are already dehydrated. Be sure to drink BEFORE you feel thirsty. Your best bet? Carry a water bottle with you!

Use the formula below to calculate your fluid needs:
Remember that on hot days or days of increased activity, your fluid needs may be higher.


Body weight X 16 = number of 8oz. cups of fluid needed per day
240

for example:

125 pounds X 16 = 2000 mL

2000mL = 8 cups (8oz. Each) of fluid needed per day
240 mL/cup

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Posted by beachbum05

Oh mannnnnn - does anyone watch the show Cheaters???

This show is awesome. And sad.

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LOVE IT - but hate it!!! We have the episode where Joey gets stabbed on the tivo saved. I don't know why - but we LOVE that man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by xXxNovember08xXx

HAHAHHA im the same with the avitar... LOL

yeah hes been ther eall week miserable... hes been told (so he says) that all teh docs said its stricktly a diet thing...

u kno ppl dont learn until THEY learn not when ppl preach to them... hes VERY stubborn

gotta love him...

ugh... i dont wanna go to work tomorrow..

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I don't want to go to work either...believe me - it's HORRID!!!!

Do you think there' s a chance that he'll learn from this? Maybe he can get to a nutritionist??

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its been sooo many times already... i think its starting to settle in that its ONLY his diet,...... ehh i hope he learned...

and i think he may realize how sick i am of this... and how it hurts me. i hope its settlign in... he jsut needs to stop being stubborn and realize that there are OTHER GOOD TASTY helathy foods out there.... he equates(sp) healthy with bad...

he needs to not think that way....

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Posted by beachbum05

Oh mannnnnn - does anyone watch the show Cheaters???

This show is awesome. And sad.

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LOVE IT - but hate it!!! We have the episode where Joey gets stabbed on the tivo saved. I don't know why - but we LOVE that man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MAN. Its the best/worst.

and one more...

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pancreaticdiseases.html#cat10

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Posted by davenjess

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Posted by beachbum05

Oh mannnnnn - does anyone watch the show Cheaters???

This show is awesome. And sad.

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LOVE IT - but hate it!!! We have the episode where Joey gets stabbed on the tivo saved. I don't know why - but we LOVE that man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MAN. Its the best/worst.

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we used to LOVE to laugh at it - but then FH's sister got cheated on and there ya go. We watch every once in awhile - but don't like the new layout of the show...

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Posted by beachbum05

Oh mannnnnn - does anyone watch the show Cheaters???

This show is awesome. And sad.

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ha ha yeha

thank u for the websites i have them bookmarked...

yeah i yell at him when he eats.. he eats liek its LAST meal...lol

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Posted by davenjess

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Posted by xXxNovember08xXx

HAHAHHA im the same with the avitar... LOL

yeah hes been ther eall week miserable... hes been told (so he says) that all teh docs said its stricktly a diet thing...

u kno ppl dont learn until THEY learn not when ppl preach to them... hes VERY stubborn

gotta love him...

ugh... i dont wanna go to work tomorrow..

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I don't want to go to work either...believe me - it's HORRID!!!!

Do you think there' s a chance that he'll learn from this? Maybe he can get to a nutritionist??

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its been sooo many times already... i think its starting to settle in that its ONLY his diet,...... ehh i hope he learned...

and i think he may realize how sick i am of this... and how it hurts me. i hope its settlign in... he jsut needs to stop being stubborn and realize that there are OTHER GOOD TASTY helathy foods out there.... he equates(sp) healthy with bad...

he needs to not think that way....

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Maybe you need to sit him down and explain to him how much it hurts you - that he isn't only doing it to himself!!!!

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Posted by davenjess

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Posted by xXxNovember08xXx

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Posted by davenjess

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Posted by xXxNovember08xXx

HAHAHHA im the same with the avitar... LOL

yeah hes been ther eall week miserable... hes been told (so he says) that all teh docs said its stricktly a diet thing...

u kno ppl dont learn until THEY learn not when ppl preach to them... hes VERY stubborn

gotta love him...

ugh... i dont wanna go to work tomorrow..

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I don't want to go to work either...believe me - it's HORRID!!!!

Do you think there' s a chance that he'll learn from this? Maybe he can get to a nutritionist??

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its been sooo many times already... i think its starting to settle in that its ONLY his diet,...... ehh i hope he learned...

and i think he may realize how sick i am of this... and how it hurts me. i hope its settlign in... he jsut needs to stop being stubborn and realize that there are OTHER GOOD TASTY helathy foods out there.... he equates(sp) healthy with bad...

he needs to not think that way....

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Maybe you need to sit him down and explain to him how much it hurts you - that he isn't only doing it to himself!!!!

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i have... and i ahve to sit and talk to him again more... its tough for both of us .i jsut need to put everythign all out ther for him... but liek i said i thikn it may start to settle in when the past 2 times its bc hes bored with what hes been eating and splurging...

he needs to kno healthy can be tasty..

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Posted by davenjess

is there any chance he can afford a special diet? i'm sure one of those 'we provide your food for you' diets can specialize a plan for him. Maybe even if he can just do it for a week or two - just to see that, that kind of food is great too!!!!

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ha! how about his parents help out too.!!! its a TOUGH situation...

we dont live together.. he lives with his parents and i live with mines...

they all dont 'see' the necessity to ALL go on a diet. and his godmother thinks she shodul ahve all the food that his mom WONT carry in her house bc its BAD for him


um YEAH BC ITS BAD FOR HIM!?

(the houses are attached so fh is in both homes)

its a battle against the masses... and im sick of it.. and i think this last episode has really brought me over the edge.

alrighty... sorry to jsut post and run but i need to get in bed...

nighty...

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Posted by xXxNovember08xXx

alrighty... sorry to jsut post and run but i need to get in bed...

nighty...

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goodnighty darlin!!!!!