weight lost - not a good sign?

luvmum
luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Dear all,

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Is it normal to have weight lost after liver resection? I worry it's not a good sign - would it be the cancer cell coming out and depriving her nutrients?

Today is the 13th day after my mum's liver resection. Her diarrhea is under control in the end, she has appetite and can sleep. She even manages to walk to the park alone today. Why is she keep losing weight? I'm so scared and worried... am I thinking too much?

Love Dora

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  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #2
    I believe it's normal
    I was warned by my surgeon to bulk up before surgery because my liver resection would make me lose weight. Now, I'm a weird one in that I never react how the doctors say I will & come up with weird side effects they haven't heard of- I actually gained about 10 pounds with my liver resection- maybe fluid retention & lack of exercise probably for me, but that's just me. I know that the doctors expect the weight loss.
    Find ways to get more calories into your mum.

    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #3
    lisa42 said:

    I believe it's normal
    I was warned by my surgeon to bulk up before surgery because my liver resection would make me lose weight. Now, I'm a weird one in that I never react how the doctors say I will & come up with weird side effects they haven't heard of- I actually gained about 10 pounds with my liver resection- maybe fluid retention & lack of exercise probably for me, but that's just me. I know that the doctors expect the weight loss.
    Find ways to get more calories into your mum.

    Hugs,
    Lisa

    I lost 15 pounds

    I lost 15 pounds
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #4
    Nana b said:

    I lost 15 pounds

    I lost 15 pounds

    Completlly normal, it took me 6 month get my weight back!
    Hugs!
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #5
    pepebcn said:

    Completlly normal, it took me 6 month get my weight back!
    Hugs!

    I went from 197 to 182 then after went to 226..........
    So, Im sure the radiation, diarheaa (spelling) has a lot to do with it. Now that she is resting and sleeping well she should start to put the weight back on. A great diet to enhance her gain slowly but surely will most likely do her the best service. Ensure or Boost or any type of supplement drink may help but she should start to bring the weight back soon. If not have another check with the Dr...if weight loss persists be sure to get her in and they have something that will increase her appetite if necessary called I think MEG-ACE. It will make you eat anything that is not bolted down...It is an appetite enhancer......buzz
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #6
    15 pounds
    I lost 15 pounds, but then within the month put it right back on. As Buzz said, diarrhea is probably a part of that, and once it's controlled, she should start a weight gain. Way to early to worry about cancer back.
    Winter Marie
  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
    #7
    Weight loss

    I'm 5' 4" - I went into the hospital at a fat 178lbs and
    came out a month later at a whopping 123 lbs. I dropped to
    119 lbs before beginning to gain some back(I'm now 138 lbs.)

    So yes, as all those others have said.... surgery is the best way
    to lose the pounds; Nuttin' beats the cancer diet!

    Get her some Ensure Plus. It'll give her an appitite and help
    gain some weight. The body uses a ton of energy (glucose) when
    it's trying to fix things, that equates to burning off fat that
    was once getting stored as weight. No problamo'...


    Think healthy!

    John
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #8
    Hi Dora
    I don't have the answers for you as I have not had this surgery, but I want you to know I am thinking about you + your Mom.
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #9
    lisa42 said:

    I believe it's normal
    I was warned by my surgeon to bulk up before surgery because my liver resection would make me lose weight. Now, I'm a weird one in that I never react how the doctors say I will & come up with weird side effects they haven't heard of- I actually gained about 10 pounds with my liver resection- maybe fluid retention & lack of exercise probably for me, but that's just me. I know that the doctors expect the weight loss.
    Find ways to get more calories into your mum.

    Hugs,
    Lisa

    Whew!
    Dear Lisa,

    Thank you very much for your sharing. I think I have been thinking too much...or being a bit too sensitive.

    Love and hugs,
    Dora
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #10
    herdizziness said:

    15 pounds
    I lost 15 pounds, but then within the month put it right back on. As Buzz said, diarrhea is probably a part of that, and once it's controlled, she should start a weight gain. Way to early to worry about cancer back.
    Winter Marie

    Thank you thank you!
    Dear Winter Marie,

    Thank you very very much for your reassurance. We are going to see the oncologist tomorrow. She has only had her appetite back and she has to start chemo again. I feel so so bad about this.

    Thanks again and I hope you are all well!
    Love Dora
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #11
    Nana b said:

    I lost 15 pounds

    I lost 15 pounds

    Dear Nana
    Thank you very much for your sharing and reassurance!
    All the best to your health!
    Dora
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #12
    pepebcn said:

    Completlly normal, it took me 6 month get my weight back!
    Hugs!

    Thank you very much pepe
    thanks a lot for your reassurance!

    Love and hugs to you
    Dora
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #13
    Buzzard said:

    I went from 197 to 182 then after went to 226..........
    So, Im sure the radiation, diarheaa (spelling) has a lot to do with it. Now that she is resting and sleeping well she should start to put the weight back on. A great diet to enhance her gain slowly but surely will most likely do her the best service. Ensure or Boost or any type of supplement drink may help but she should start to bring the weight back soon. If not have another check with the Dr...if weight loss persists be sure to get her in and they have something that will increase her appetite if necessary called I think MEG-ACE. It will make you eat anything that is not bolted down...It is an appetite enhancer......buzz

    Dear Buzz
    Thank you very much buzz! For your advice and care!

    I just bought her a pack of chocolate flavor Ensure. I hope she will start drinking them soon! I can't force her to eat or drink anything unless she wants to...

    Love and hugs
    Dora
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #14
    John23 said:

    Weight loss

    I'm 5' 4" - I went into the hospital at a fat 178lbs and
    came out a month later at a whopping 123 lbs. I dropped to
    119 lbs before beginning to gain some back(I'm now 138 lbs.)

    So yes, as all those others have said.... surgery is the best way
    to lose the pounds; Nuttin' beats the cancer diet!

    Get her some Ensure Plus. It'll give her an appitite and help
    gain some weight. The body uses a ton of energy (glucose) when
    it's trying to fix things, that equates to burning off fat that
    was once getting stored as weight. No problamo'...


    Think healthy!

    John

    Dear John
    Thank you very much for your positive reply! I will try to think healthily from now on! I actually never thought of the concept that when the body is fixing something (re-grow the liver), it will burn off some fat for that! I feel a lot better now! =)

    I have bought my mum some Ensure yesterday and hope she will drink them soon!
    Thanks again!!!
    Dora
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #15
    AnneCan said:

    Hi Dora
    I don't have the answers for you as I have not had this surgery, but I want you to know I am thinking about you + your Mom.

    Dear Anne
    Thank you very much for your care! I feel a lot better now!

    We are going to see the oncologist tomorrow and I hope he will not suggest my mum to start chemo right away! I'm hoping she can have at least a couple of weeks more to rest and put on some weight. She only has 4 chemo treatments so far and she is already scared of it!

    I'm also thinking about you often and have been praying for you and the other people here on the board!
    Love Dora
  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
    #16
    luvmum said:

    Dear John
    Thank you very much for your positive reply! I will try to think healthily from now on! I actually never thought of the concept that when the body is fixing something (re-grow the liver), it will burn off some fat for that! I feel a lot better now! =)

    I have bought my mum some Ensure yesterday and hope she will drink them soon!
    Thanks again!!!
    Dora

    Ensure

    Dora -

    There's a dozen or more different types of "Ensure", but
    the one that says "Plus" is the one that helps you gain weight
    and provides the protein for healing!

    I used it after the operation(s) in 2006, and again with the
    most recent one(s). It's expensive stuff, but I have to admit,
    it works!

    The Chocolate one was difficult to drink for me (and a few
    others I've talked to), while the vanilla, almond, and strawberry
    were the easiest. For weight gain, use the "Plus" version.

    Better day's are coming! Think positive.

    John
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #17
    John23 said:

    Ensure

    Dora -

    There's a dozen or more different types of "Ensure", but
    the one that says "Plus" is the one that helps you gain weight
    and provides the protein for healing!

    I used it after the operation(s) in 2006, and again with the
    most recent one(s). It's expensive stuff, but I have to admit,
    it works!

    The Chocolate one was difficult to drink for me (and a few
    others I've talked to), while the vanilla, almond, and strawberry
    were the easiest. For weight gain, use the "Plus" version.

    Better day's are coming! Think positive.

    John

    Dear John
    Unfortunately, Ensure Plus is not available here in Hong Kong! I guess I will have to go to US and stock up when I go there in June.

    Oh maybe I can try amazon and see if they have it there!

    Thanks a lot for your valuable information! I'm really hoping better days are coming too. Thank you very much for sending me so much positive energy and thoughts!

    Love Dora
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #18
    John23 said:

    Ensure

    Dora -

    There's a dozen or more different types of "Ensure", but
    the one that says "Plus" is the one that helps you gain weight
    and provides the protein for healing!

    I used it after the operation(s) in 2006, and again with the
    most recent one(s). It's expensive stuff, but I have to admit,
    it works!

    The Chocolate one was difficult to drink for me (and a few
    others I've talked to), while the vanilla, almond, and strawberry
    were the easiest. For weight gain, use the "Plus" version.

    Better day's are coming! Think positive.

    John

    Dear John
    I found Ensure Plus on amazon.com but they don't ship it to Hong Kong =(
  • very worried husband
    very worried husband Member Posts: 88
    #19
    Dora, I dont have any answer
    Dora, I dont have any answer but am happy to hear that she is walking, sleeping and have a good appetite...

    Hugs
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #20
    very worried husband said:

    Dora, I dont have any answer
    Dora, I dont have any answer but am happy to hear that she is walking, sleeping and have a good appetite...

    Hugs

    Thank you =)
    I hope you and your wife are doing well too!

    love and hugs
    Dora

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