My food recovery e -guide to eating after head & neck cancer treatment.

"Reclaim your joy of eating and thrive with my step-by-step e-guide, designed by a survivor who understands your journey. Whether you're rediscovering the taste of real food, planning nourishing meals, or sharing a table again, this guide offers the tools, inspiration, and practical advice you need to transition from a PEG tube back to a fulfilling, social, and joyful food life." - Yes, I too think "joyful" might be a stretch but we can certainly make it the BEST one for you.

This guide is broken down into 3 main areas: -

1. The Process:

A lived experience as a foodie offering hope and motivation, which is crucial for those facing the daunting challenge of eating again after treatment.

1. the four step process from Peg tube back to oral eating
2. the five P's to making progress
3. the four S's to Peg transitioning
4. the three step process to meal planning

2. The Cooking:

Concrete advice on meal planning and what to eat, which is essential for making the transition smoother. It takes the guesswork out of a potentially overwhelming process. The content is tailored to the specific needs of individuals with a new anatomical situation, ensuring that the advice is both applicable and actionable.

1. the principles of cooking
2. the five mother sauces
3. the importance of stock & soup
4. choosing recipes for meal planning

3. The Doing:

Addressing the progression to sharing meals and dining at the table, this acknowledges the social and emotional aspects of eating, which are often overlooked but are vital for eating your best food life & recovery. It moves beyond just the physical act of eating, considering the psychological and social dimensions.

1. the six strategies for social eating
2. eating and drinking with others
3. creating your elevator pitch and social eating cards
4. Being social again - checklist

Here are the tools and resources to ease the transition from your PEG tube back to oral eating & everything in-between.

I lived with a PEG tube for 15 months and experienced the fear, the struggle, and I know how much motivation and support is needed to transition. Knowing how to prepare food, what to eat and what other techniques can be implemented to get you back to your BEST food life with your new anatomical situation.

It's a set by step, easily digestible and easily actionable guide to give you hope and motivation.

Eat well.