Postby AppleTree » Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:24 pm
I am struggling with weight gain myself. 106 pounds at 5'8". Up 2 pounds! I had a meeting with a nutrionalist today. I am 3 months off Folfox.
Because of ongoing diarrhea issues, despite the Sandstatin shot every month and 6-8 Lomotol every day...it has been hard for me.
Maybe he could meet with the oncology nutrionalist? Mine recommended pea milk in my protein smoothies instead of almond milk (more protein). Sprinkle hemp hearts on my Greek yogurt. 6 small meals a day or snacks like cooked fruit, applesauce, etc. Because when I have a big meal, my body just about immediately shoots it out. Right now I usually can keep food in me for 3-4 hours...so that is a huge improvement from a few months ago. I never can eat until I feel full so I always feel slightly hungry.
She had a lot of helpful handouts for me. Plus the hospital is starting a strength training program for cancer patients that she thinks would help me (and it is free!).
So, check local resources and see what you come up with. I understand how hard it can be to gain back the weight.
Diag Feb 5, 2016 Age 45
3 cm tumor 5 cm from verge
Radiation + Xeloda pills - 3000mg 5x week
3/14 - 4/16 - 25 sessions
Shrank just over 50% L nodes 0/13
Remove rectum with temp Ileo 6/17
Reversal 7/20 due to infection
Acute hepatitis August. Chemo cancelled
June to September 2016 - 58 days in hospital
2017
6/16, MRI shadow in lung
Pet - 6.6mm Met in Upper R lobe
7/30 VAT surgery Mass General/Boston
8/24 port
8/30 - 4/28 Folfox. 12 rounds
2018
June CT shows new lung Mets.
July/Oct PETs...CLEAR!