elkiesmom Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Since Gary was diag I have lost 7 lbs just before his diag I had started gaining some weight that I had lost from moving to FL. Last year. If anyone has what did you do to gain weight. I am just not hungry but nerves have always done this to me.I just can't force food down and ensure gives me diarrhea. Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 heh, I've never had a problem gaining weight. are you worried about the weight or do you feel undernourished? I'd say it's two different concerns. I guess find one or two things you can always eat, and allow yourself more of them. peanut butter and jelly always works for me. I can also tell you that my anxiety symptoms around my mom's diagnosis have definately begun to ease up. I also realized I was no good to her when I was depleted, so now I take of myself as a way of caring for her...if that makes any sense. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I was always told that keeping your weight was very important to your health during treatment and afterwards. I understand totally where you are coming from. I could not eat and ended up losing quite a bit of weight. Keep a close eye on it and don't lose to much. Upon my own decision, I got a feeding tube during treatment. It was a very painless procedure getting it put in but not coming out. It saved my life. I ended up keeping the tube in for about three months. This may not be the situation you are in. Also, there is a medication that you can take that will increase your appetite. Your oncologist should be familiar with it. Hope this helps! I went from a size 12 to a size 3. Fortunately and unfortunately, I'm back in a size 10. Living life, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkiesmom Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hi Jamie. I am only the caregiver Gary my husband has or I should say had the Cancer. He has kept his weight stable but before all this happened I had put him on a diet and he lost 75 lbs. Now I am making sure he doesn't lose any more weight and he is loving that. I know Chemo will do a number on his weight and I want him strong and healthy before he starts. Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkiesmom Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 Thanks Bunny I am worried about my weight only becaise my Doctor is. I am healthy though so far. I am not a nervous eater that is what Gary is if I am upset I can't eat though that peanut butter sounds great.That was one thing on my list to keep in the house to give to Gary when he starts CHEMO. Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Try Breeze (like Ensure but fruity), Smoothies, blender stuff, Frosties, ice cream. We had to experiment to pick out what works. I unfortunately don't have your problem -- I have gained weight since Lucie's diagnosis. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Sorry, I was confused. Anyway, you look great in the pic. Living life, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkiesmom Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 Thanks Don I will give it a try. I am not allowed to have ice cream though due to high cholesterol. Hugs to Lucie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkiesmom Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 you are so cute. Oh to be 35 again. Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Lorrie, Double Stuf Oreos have 70 calories PER COOKIE! They kept my weight up while I was going through treatment, unfortunately, I got in the "cookie habit" and have had a bit of a problem getting rid of that nice round cookie shape! If your doctor is concerned, maybe s/he can suggest a diet plan to help you GAIN weight in a healthy manner, not just eating "bad food". ...and hey, if you can find someone to perform the actual operation, I'm all for donating some fat to a worthy cause... Take care, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Lorrie, I went through the same thing when my husband was dignosed in Jan 2005. I lost about 15 pounds and it got to the point Alan's oncologist was just as worried about me. I will say once we got over our intitial shock and established a routine again I was able to eat and have put my weight back on. As a care giver it is just as important to take of yourself. I make sure to get a good massage every 2 weeks and have joined a couple of support groups which has really been a big help. good luck to your and your husband and I will pray for the both of you. Debbie Husband Alan Dx with Limited Small Cell 1-10-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I seem to do the same thing, which is odd because I am a stress eater. Generally a bad day sends me straight to Braum's for some ice cream (Their commercials go so far as to say, "Braum's makes everything better..."). My friends noted last year that I seemed to be on the 'stress diet'--similiar symptoms--nothing sounded good to me and I would forget to eat. I agree with Bunny, and have learned the same lesson, in that we have to take care of ourselves or we are no good to them. Now I make sure that I eat at every meal time, and still snack, to make sure I keep the strength up. I should go back to the Germany diet--3 weeks there this summer of beer and bread, and I had to buy new pants to fly home in. Ah, but it was worth it! , Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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