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How to gain weight during chemo

vabeachbaker
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Jan 29, 2013 - 9:17 am

Hi,

My husband was diagnosed November 2012 with stage 14 gastric cancer. The surgeon was able to remove  60% of his stomach and some of the small intestine. 98% of the cancer was removed leaving 2% to battle.  He has been through three chemo treatments and has three more to go. Treatments have been very rough on him and he has been so sick.  As a result he has lost a lot of weight and is very thin. In between treatments he juices and eats what he can tolerate. He does well with pasta, potatoes, eggs, and likes milk shakes. Every week he has a different craving, just like a pregnant woman.  I am seeking weight gain advise for him. Anything you can recommend is appreciated.

We have remained strong with our faith and thank God for every day we have together as a family. 

 
vabeachbaker
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Jan 29, 2013 - 9:18 am
correct

Sorry my post should be stage 4 not 14.
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Robleyd
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Jan 29, 2013 - 5:48 pm
Hi vabechblaker, You can add

Hi vabechblaker, You can add Protien power to his shakes. They make it in several different flavers. Is he eatting 7 or 8 times a day? My wife makes me shakes with  whole milk, a banana and other fruits with a whole scop of protien power. I drink some of that when I get up at night. Eat small meals and CHEW his food real well. Hope this helps him Robley
vabeachbaker
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