Try anything once, and everything in moderation. Why deprive yourself of an occasional treat? If we strictly adhered to everything they told us we cant eat we'd all die from the boredom of plain boiled chicken breast. We gotta live a little. I enjoy the occasional hotdog, and regurarly drink kombucha. Gasp! (Also almost three years post liver transplant.)
I do! I'm not a frequent hot dog indulger, but I definitely will if I'm craving it.
I was just saying to someone last week I probably do a lot of things I'm not "supposed to." My motto is don't be stupid - I definitely wouldn't do gas station sushi - but I do most things now. First year post transplant I was a little more cautious, but I also second that you also just have to live a little. Take the risks you're comfortable with. We didn't survive just to live in insulated little bubbles
I agree with Alicia. I was VERY cautious the first year to year and a half and little by little in the following years I would try more within reason. If there is something I crave that I know is not the best for me, I'll allow it once in a while without over doing it. If it is cooked properly and not sitting out for gosh knows how long, then at least you know you are taking the measures to not get any foodborne illness. Let us know if you got to enjoy that chilli dog :)
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Try anything once, and everything in moderation. Why deprive yourself of an occasional treat? If we strictly adhered to everything they told us we cant eat we'd all die from the boredom of plain boiled chicken breast. We gotta live a little. I enjoy the occasional hotdog, and regurarly drink kombucha. Gasp! (Also almost three years post liver transplant.)
@HoldFast I love the gasp! Three years as well. Goof to know.
Transplant Patient
I do! I'm not a frequent hot dog indulger, but I definitely will if I'm craving it.
I was just saying to someone last week I probably do a lot of things I'm not "supposed to." My motto is don't be stupid - I definitely wouldn't do gas station sushi - but I do most things now. First year post transplant I was a little more cautious, but I also second that you also just have to live a little. Take the risks you're comfortable with. We didn't survive just to live in insulated little bubbles
I agree with Alicia. I was VERY cautious the first year to year and a half and little by little in the following years I would try more within reason. If there is something I crave that I know is not the best for me, I'll allow it once in a while without over doing it. If it is cooked properly and not sitting out for gosh knows how long, then at least you know you are taking the measures to not get any foodborne illness. Let us know if you got to enjoy that chilli dog :)