Ensure diet?

[ChickensRule!!]

Hi, today my nurse doctor just called and said that I can no longer have popsicles or broth along with my 8 ensures per day for five more weeks. My mom forgot to ask but could I still be able to chew a piece of gum after taking them because the taste is not the best. I mean it's just gum and I won't swallow it either :smile:

 

[David]

If it was up to me I'd say no. See those artificial sweeteners on the gum ingredient list? If I was in charge of your diet I'd make you avoid them like the plague.

 

[Chimpur]

Which ensure are you taking about? As far as I can tell there are juices and shakes. The juices are not the most appetizing. But I kinda like the vanilla and butter pecan flavours. The strawberry and orange are ok. But the chocolate, vanilla and pecan butter are pretty tasty... I don't like the pudding really. I found it bland and gritty.

 

[handle]

Did they say why they have asked you to stop broth, and popsicles....? Seems a bit severe on an Ensure diet. There is a product called 'Glee Gum' which is all natural. Maybe some candy/sweets - ask them.
good luck.

 

[IAmTheWalrus]

Banana Ensure milikshakes are delicious! Try them or the strawberry ones. Yummy stuff.

 

[marjory2020]

Gum has always caused me to be really gassy...not too good for my intestinal tract! Not sure how it affects you, but I'd stay away

 

[bangarang]

If it was up to me I'd say no. See those artificial sweeteners on the gum ingredient list? If I was in charge of your diet I'd make you avoid them like the plague.

Agreed.

 

[Chimpur]

My experience with gum has been mixed. Mint gum has sometimes controlled the nausea... But fruity sweet gum always results in stomach cramps n the works.

 

[ChickensRule!!]

Thanks for all the advice, my bowel is really swollen but I am also on imuran and prednisone to, the just want to give my gut a complete rest. And banana ensure? Those do sound good but I haven't seen that flavor yet... I will try just to have a piece of gum after drinking the ensures, to dilute the flavor, but I actually like the creamsicle ones!

 

[IAmTheWalrus]

That one there ..... even thinking about them makes me crave them ....

 

[Chimpur]

That one there ..... even thinking about them makes me crave them ....

Where do you buy those? I've only ever seen the little 6 pack plastic bottles.

 

[ChickensRule!!]

That does look good, haven't been able to find it though Starting tomorrow only 4 more weeks of ensure diet

 

[IAmTheWalrus]

I get them in my local chemist, but I'm situated in Ireland, so .....

 

[ChickensRule!!]

Oh, I live in Canada!