smoldering pancreatitis and advancing diet

[Guest guest]

Smoldering acute pancreatitis is a term Will's doctor used, although

I am uncertain if it was the definitive diagnosis(I think they are

uncertain at this point).

As I mentioned in posts from Boston Children's, they have inserted a

G-J tube in and have him on Nutren 1. They are also allowing a

limited oral diet of non fat/low fat foods(soft textured due to other

issues)

I wondered if there were any good links for smoldering pancreatitis.

Also, I am wondering how to go about advancing Will's diet when the

time comes. How soon do you experience a pain reaction to a food too

high in fat content? How many fat grams do you allow yourself per

meal or snack?

Will has been off fat for about 2 weeks now, a very limited oral diet

combined with his formula. NO PAIN!!!! Of course, he is missing his

little debbie snacks horribly!(so I guess there is a bit of pain!)

Thanks!

Beth

[Guest guest]

Beth,

If you don't mind me sending you some abstracts and articles off

board, I can send you several research materials I have on

smoldering pancreatitis. They are too large to send as

attachments to the board.

Everyone's tolerance to fat is different, but most of us tend to try

to consume 20 grams or less of fat per day, with no more than

5-8 per meal or snack. You might start Will off on baby food

desserts, fruits and vegetables, to see if he can tolerate those

without too much discomfort. Everyone varies on how soon they

get a pain reaction from food, too, I think. All I can comment on is

my personal experience and usually if it's something that

bothers me, I feel discomfort within half an hour of eating.

I hope this helps. I'll send all the medical articles a little later this

evening.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SE & SW Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.