weight loss

Hi Jimswife,

My onocologist told me more small meals throughout the day. More fat and protien would help maintain weight during chemo. He said don't worry about reading labels, eat what sounds good and throw some healthy snacks in the mix. I ended up putting weight on during chemo, go figure... After the surgery though I have lost quite a bit, 35lbs or so.

The chemo makes it tough, every bite tastes different and the micro canker sores if the food is over seasoned. The link Pat shows has a lot of good info too, wished I would have found it before chemo

Hi Carla,
here's a good page to read
www.chemocare.com/eatingwell/
pat

Hi, Just wondering if anyone out there has ideas of how to help with weight loss from all the surgery and chemo. Jim has lost 47 lbs so far. He could stand to have lost the weight but as he tells people,, "I love the loss of weight but don't recommend the diet plan". Still has a great sense of humor. He is eating fairly well but sometimes he gets a bad taste in his mouth and cannot eat anymore. I have read that the loss of weight is very common in chemo patients and it is something that is "normal". Any input would be appreciated. I've made him smoothies with protein whey and fruits to add calories just this week. But, am open for any input. Thanks in advance to any who help,