Postby Rochelle » Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:39 pm
I am on the Folfox treatment program. One of the most challenging aspects of this chemo treatment is the importance of drinking high protein drinks during treatment while fighting nausea-rebuilding muscle and keeping your strength. From my personal experience, I was ordered by nurses that during this time, water was not enough. Protein drinks and creamy soups were advised.
If you can, try to eat some fruit to avoid constipation; I found that my body was dehydrated from the chemo and needed the above foods, including juices, fruits or vegetables to avoid it. The day before chemo, you may also want to drink a large amount of liquids to prepare your body.
Try experimenting with protein smoothies mixed with fruit that sound good to you. Next week I am trying milk protein powder, red. fat ice cream and chopped strawberries as a shake. Bland foods are also recommended; I have baked bread with olive oil and green onion prepared to use for next week during treatment- I have found that bread helps alieve the nausea for me.
Also, in my case, I found that I have no nausea in the morning until around 10:30 a.m., so in the case that I am up early, I start the liquids sooner. In addition, during other treatments, my body may need extra rest and I will find myself sleeping until 10 a.m. (I disconnect the phone to avoid being woken up unexpectedly)
Good Luck and take care