First subway sandwich post rads-YUMMY!!

staceya
staceya Member Posts: 720
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
A celebration-
4 months post rads--my first subway sandwich...mmmm..yummy
Lots of mayo and sweet onion dressing..munch munch munch.
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  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #2
    Yay!
    Yummy! Good for you! Keep up the good work!

    Deb
  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    #3
    D Lewis said:

    Yay!
    Yummy! Good for you! Keep up the good work!

    Deb

    WooHoo
    More good news! Keep it up. Eat On!!

    Greg
  • CajunEagle
    CajunEagle Member Posts: 408
    #4
    Way to go, Stace
    Four months out from treatment and eating a Subway is a good accomplishment. It took me about 5--5 1/2 months before I reached that goal. Now try Wendy's Chicken Sandwich, with just mayo and lettuce. I find chicken and fish sandwiches are about the only fast foods that I can consume whithout making a huge scene. If you have to, use lots of water sips, and just take your time. I do okay with Hot Dogs and for some reason McDonald's fries go well. After 13 months post treatment, I still can't eat a hamburger...(although I contine to try). The ground beef of a fast food processed hamburger just crumbles and falls apart in my mouth due to lack of saliva. I guess it happens to all of us. Bottom line............... I ain't complaining.

    Larry

    PS....Guys, ask the man upstairs to get them to plug that well hole soon. Economically, it's killin us. Thanks.
  • staceya
    staceya Member Posts: 720
    #5
    CajunEagle said:

    Way to go, Stace
    Four months out from treatment and eating a Subway is a good accomplishment. It took me about 5--5 1/2 months before I reached that goal. Now try Wendy's Chicken Sandwich, with just mayo and lettuce. I find chicken and fish sandwiches are about the only fast foods that I can consume whithout making a huge scene. If you have to, use lots of water sips, and just take your time. I do okay with Hot Dogs and for some reason McDonald's fries go well. After 13 months post treatment, I still can't eat a hamburger...(although I contine to try). The ground beef of a fast food processed hamburger just crumbles and falls apart in my mouth due to lack of saliva. I guess it happens to all of us. Bottom line............... I ain't complaining.

    Larry

    PS....Guys, ask the man upstairs to get them to plug that well hole soon. Economically, it's killin us. Thanks.

    The onion sauce and mayo
    The onion sauce and mayo really helped..and I have the other half saved for tomorrow!!
  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #6
    staceya, super!! I remember
    staceya, super!! I remember how good that first taste of real food is. Glad you're doing so well.
    God bless you,
    debbie
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #7
    Drooling
    Stacey,

    Great to hear - I'd love to have a Subway sandwich (well, REALLY would like Penn Station,but would also love Subway). Jealous, but very happy for you. I always did like the sweet onion sauce with chicken. Who's to say? I'll be at the four month mark later this week - maybe I'll be able to do bread soon (so far, I can do a top or bottom bun on some sandwiches). Enjoy - I know even the leftovers will be good. Keep it up
  • greg from pa
    greg from pa Member Posts: 86
    #8
    congrats!
    congrrats on that subway. I love those subway club.I am only 3 weeks into treatment so I am trying to eat as much as I can. My mask is getting a little tight LOL.enjoy and thanks for sharing! Greg
  • Fire34
    Fire34 Member Posts: 365
    #9
    greg from pa said:

    congrats!
    congrrats on that subway. I love those subway club.I am only 3 weeks into treatment so I am trying to eat as much as I can. My mask is getting a little tight LOL.enjoy and thanks for sharing! Greg

    Me Too
    Stacey
    I am 7 months out and just tried my first one also. The bread was and still is a killer for me. Seems as long as there is some moistness to things they go down pretty good. Still takes quite a bit of effort though. But congrats Stacey
    Dave
  • Glenna M
    Glenna M Member Posts: 1,576
    #10
    Fire34 said:

    Me Too
    Stacey
    I am 7 months out and just tried my first one also. The bread was and still is a killer for me. Seems as long as there is some moistness to things they go down pretty good. Still takes quite a bit of effort though. But congrats Stacey
    Dave

    Congrats!!!
    That's great news Stacey. Bread seems to be one of the hardest things for most of us and to have eaten half of a Subway sandwich (even with extra mayo and sweet onion sauce) is a major accomplishment.

    Enjoy,
    Glenna
  • micktissue
    micktissue Member Posts: 430
    #11
    Stacy, you are living my dream
    I've been craving a Subway turkey and avocado with the works and especially muchos mas jalapenos and hot mustard (but no mayo please) and Fritos, oh my, I love Fritos with my sandwich and wash it all down with a Dr Pepper or a Cherry Coke (add lemon slices to either and it's awesome). That is what I'm going to eat/drink when I can celebrate being able to eat and drink. It's completely "off the menu" according to Claire but for my celebratory meal I think I get to choose, don't you? ;-)

    14 weeks post-treatment and no meaningful ability to swallow food in sight :-(

    Best,

    Mick
  • dennis318
    dennis318 Member Posts: 349 Member
    #12
    Good For You Stacey
    Glad for you, I know how it feels, I just got done with Barb-B-Que Ribs, and a Chocloate Malt, I am proud to say I gained 7-lbs from last week, 140-147...I still hate thie trach and it irritatoes my throat I am at least gaining...Keep up the good work Stacey.
  • Joel4
    Joel4 Member Posts: 263 Member
    #13
    dennis318 said:

    Good For You Stacey
    Glad for you, I know how it feels, I just got done with Barb-B-Que Ribs, and a Chocloate Malt, I am proud to say I gained 7-lbs from last week, 140-147...I still hate thie trach and it irritatoes my throat I am at least gaining...Keep up the good work Stacey.

    Simple Pleasures
    It's really a great feeling to be able to come out the other side and be able to enjoy one of lifes simple pleasures like a nice meal out, a tasty sammy, or yummy donut.
    I'm very happy for you!
  • rozaroo
    rozaroo Member Posts: 665
    #14
    Joel4 said:

    Simple Pleasures
    It's really a great feeling to be able to come out the other side and be able to enjoy one of lifes simple pleasures like a nice meal out, a tasty sammy, or yummy donut.
    I'm very happy for you!

    Sub
    Way to go Stacey!
  • chris731
    chris731 Member Posts: 24
    #15
    Congrats
    That's great. You're the same as me, 4 months post rads. Actually I'm a little further out, almost 5 months now that I think about it. Time flies. Being Italian, food was always something to be enjoyed with family and friends. I had a Wendys Jr Bacon Deluxe yesterday, a Ralley's Fish sandwich today.

    I haven't been to Subway, but it's on my list. I still have trouble with bread and fries. I miss those Ralley fries, not that I don't try to eat them, but just can't do it yet easily. Some day though.
  • delnative
    delnative Member Posts: 450 Member
    #16
    chris731 said:

    Congrats
    That's great. You're the same as me, 4 months post rads. Actually I'm a little further out, almost 5 months now that I think about it. Time flies. Being Italian, food was always something to be enjoyed with family and friends. I had a Wendys Jr Bacon Deluxe yesterday, a Ralley's Fish sandwich today.

    I haven't been to Subway, but it's on my list. I still have trouble with bread and fries. I miss those Ralley fries, not that I don't try to eat them, but just can't do it yet easily. Some day though.

    Yay, Stacey!
    That's a real milestone. Congratulations!
    I remember how proud I was of myself when, about two months out, I was able to eat a small order of McDonald's fries on my way home from seeing the cancer docs. I never, ever eat at Mickey D's, but something told me to pull over and try the fries. They tasted great.

    --Jim in Delaware
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #17
    delnative said:

    Yay, Stacey!
    That's a real milestone. Congratulations!
    I remember how proud I was of myself when, about two months out, I was able to eat a small order of McDonald's fries on my way home from seeing the cancer docs. I never, ever eat at Mickey D's, but something told me to pull over and try the fries. They tasted great.

    --Jim in Delaware

    Congrats Stacey
    Welcome back to some good eats....

    Thanks also, joined you and Roz on Face Book....

    JG
  • stevenl
    stevenl Member Posts: 587
    #18
    Skiffin16 said:

    Congrats Stacey
    Welcome back to some good eats....

    Thanks also, joined you and Roz on Face Book....

    JG

    Burrito
    Hey Stacey,

    Congrats on the sandwich!!! I just had my first burrito and 2 tacos, it was great. Good to be able to start eating foods we like again. You go girl!!

    Best,
    Steve
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #19
    stevenl said:

    Burrito
    Hey Stacey,

    Congrats on the sandwich!!! I just had my first burrito and 2 tacos, it was great. Good to be able to start eating foods we like again. You go girl!!

    Best,
    Steve

    Subway
    Stacey I am really happy for you! That's awesome. I am jealous tho. Still eating limited mush and still have my PEG. 14 months out. :(
    Keep up the good work.
  • staceya
    staceya Member Posts: 720
    #20
    sweetblood22 said:

    Subway
    Stacey I am really happy for you! That's awesome. I am jealous tho. Still eating limited mush and still have my PEG. 14 months out. :(
    Keep up the good work.

    Thanks everybody!! I swear
    Thanks everybody!! I swear that was one of the best things I have ever eaten!!
    Stacey
  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #21
    micktissue said:

    Stacy, you are living my dream
    I've been craving a Subway turkey and avocado with the works and especially muchos mas jalapenos and hot mustard (but no mayo please) and Fritos, oh my, I love Fritos with my sandwich and wash it all down with a Dr Pepper or a Cherry Coke (add lemon slices to either and it's awesome). That is what I'm going to eat/drink when I can celebrate being able to eat and drink. It's completely "off the menu" according to Claire but for my celebratory meal I think I get to choose, don't you? ;-)

    14 weeks post-treatment and no meaningful ability to swallow food in sight :-(

    Best,

    Mick

    Eating again someday....
    Mick
    I hate to hear all the stories about not being able to eat, but I must say it makes me feel "normal" as a H&N Cancer patient. I am 14 weeks post treatment also and can only eat yogurt, pudding, cereal, but no breads or good solid foods. I am hopeful that both of us will be enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with the family and enjoying all the "fixins".
    I went to a speech therapist who gave me some exercises and also a few menu's of what to try. She recommended corn flakes and I went out a bought some, they were great. Eat while crispy! Also, I eat something new whenever I can to try new options. Right now, my options are only liquid, semi liquid, or smooth to the pallet. I drink Jamba Juice all the time, because of the calories.
    Just wanted to say, you're "normal" like me. We hope to eat but can't and I'm never hungry! I still have a peg tube and if it weren't for that, I'd lose weight like crazy. I have held my weight for 2 months now and keep hoping for the mouth,tongue, etc to again crave good food!
    Keep your chin up and enjoy the day,
    All the best
    Steve

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