Oh, gee, I’m sorry to hear about the nausea and diarrhea. What an ordeal.
I have concerns about Ensure-type products, although a quick Google suggests that Complan is less chemically than Ensure. If, and only if, you’re interested, Gianna just wrote a good summary of the problems on her blog --
http://beyondmeds.com/2012/04/02/ensure/
On the other hand, if Complan is the only thing you can tolerate, then I totally understand and support the need to use it. We all have to make the best of this impossible situation. There are no perfect solutions.
What have you tried for nausea? Does anything work a bit? What definitely does not work?
I’ve had diarrhea or loose stool for the entire time. It’s a drag, but the real concern I have is whether I’m getting the benefit of the food and supplements I’m eating.
Also, you probably know this, but if you’re having a serious problem with diarrhea, then you may have to wait on the magnesium idea anyway, although there are versions which are less bowel-loosening.
Are you a vegetarian?
You’re gonna get through this Lotty, even if there is no way we can tweak your healing strategies for the better yet! And, later, you’ll have more options.