First subway sandwich post rads-YUMMY!!
4 months post rads--my first subway sandwich...mmmm..yummy
Lots of mayo and sweet onion dressing..munch munch munch.
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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.0 -
The onion sauce and mayoCajunEagle 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 really helped..and I have the other half saved for tomorrow!!0 -
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,
debbie0 -
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 up0 -
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! Greg0 -
Me Toogreg 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
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
Dave0 -
Congrats!!!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
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,
Glenna0 -
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,
Mick0 -
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.0 -
Simple Pleasuresdennis318 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.
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!0 -
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.0 -
Yay, Stacey!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.
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 Delaware0 -
Congrats Staceydelnative 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
Welcome back to some good eats....
Thanks also, joined you and Roz on Face Book....
JG0 -
BurritoSkiffin16 said:Congrats Stacey
Welcome back to some good eats....
Thanks also, joined you and Roz on Face Book....
JG
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,
Steve0 -
Subwaystevenl 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
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.0 -
Thanks everybody!! I swearsweetblood22 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 that was one of the best things I have ever eaten!!
Stacey0 -
Eating again someday....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
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
Steve0
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