BTW - there are tons of ice cream alternatives out there. Tofutti is particularly, mostly becuase it is so high in fat! My particular favorite is coconut milk ice cream but if you don;t like the taste of coconuts, this is not for you.So Im newly diagnosed, and finding that the things I love are really my worse enemy.....for me ice cream is a big No No...everytime I eat it, Im sick....so Im wondering what is your fav food that youve had to give up??
Thank you Kari, I will call them on Tuesday when business opens again. Do you know if Medicaid or Medicare can help with these meals on wheels fees? I live on 727 a month and before any of my other bills my rent is 425, then I have another hundred go to my bank to go toward paying off a loan, another ninety for phone and internet, roughly sixty for power, and the rest goes to TP and my dog. I get some food stamps but not enough for the "special" foods I need to be eating. Consequently, I have been mixing the bad foods with the good for the past month; to try to make my food stretch for the whole month. I had a roommate until recently but he was emotionally abusive so I had to get out of there. Thank you for listening.*** OFF TOPIC**** I apologize, but mneilsen asked for help, and I am responding!
mneilsen- I am so sorry to hear of your loss four years ago. I cannot imagine the personal trials this has caused you and if you ever need anyone to talk to, PLEASE PM me or for that matter, anyone else on here. These people are AMAZING!
As for making sure you have enough to eat, I did some research and Meals on Wheels has a few chapters in Boise. They willl actually deliver food to you on a weekly (I think, or its bi-weekly) basis for like $20 (estimate) a week. My grandmother does this...it's a selection of non-perishable food items as well as poultry and meat products. I believe you could talk to them and get something organized to where they aren't bringing you foods that you won't be able to eat without flaring. Give them a call:
A couple locations in Boise:
Meals-on-Wheels
707 N. Armstrong Place
Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-327-7460
Boise Senior Activities Center
690 Robbins Road
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-345-9921
Give them a call and tell them your situation and if they can't help you, I'm sure they will find someone who can. The Red Cross and United Way are also good at providing assistance when needed. Hope this helps! Best of luck to you and your companion! What's his name by the way?
Best,
Kari xx
Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Keep your faith!
Spaghetti in tomato sauce was the first 'solid' food I tried. Mainly because it was what I was craving the most at the time. I'm okay with tomatoes with the seeds funnily enough and beans too, which again I thank the lord.WOW!! No Banannas?!? I would die.....thats one of the only things I can eat....LOL. Strange disease....rakes havic on people in so many different ways. MisB, I cant eat tomatoes either....or tomatoe sauce....I had spaghettie about a week ago, and i suffered for a few days....my whole GI track was sick and I was burning for about a day and a half.....it was terribel.....NO more tomatoes for me....atleast not while Im sick.
I'm not sure if medicaid or medicare would help with this but I'm almost positive if you contact united way that they will help you find some charity that will assist in the fees. Just dial 2-1-1 from your phone and that will connect you to them. Explain your situation and they always find a way to help!Thank you Kari, I will call them on Tuesday when business opens again. Do you know if Medicaid or Medicare can help with these meals on wheels fees? I live on 727 a month and before any of my other bills my rent is 425, then I have another hundred go to my bank to go toward paying off a loan, another ninety for phone and internet, roughly sixty for power, and the rest goes to TP and my dog. I get some food stamps but not enough for the "special" foods I need to be eating. Consequently, I have been mixing the bad foods with the good for the past month; to try to make my food stretch for the whole month. I had a roommate until recently but he was emotionally abusive so I had to get out of there. Thank you for listening.