i recently had cancer and now all my doctors are trying to make me gain weight becuase im only 83.5 pounds and im 5'6!!please help i eat almost every two hours and never throw up and i cant gain weight! does any1 have some foods high in calories u want to suggest? or anything to help me gain some weight! (bytheway sitting on the couch all day and eating junk food doesnt help)
2006-10-22 04:31:35 · 4 answers · asked by sofie 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Hey Sophia,
Doctors tell you part of the story...girl it might take your body just a little longer to readjust to the fact that you are eating. Drink ensure various flavors I am a 10 yr survivior it took me what seemed like forever to shed my skeleton look, have your docs given you an appetite stimulator.All the drugs that invaded your body on your road to recovering from cancer have taken their toll. Continue to eat all your favorite foods,if you are comfortable eating q 2hrs stick with that,once your body gets over the shock you wil be fine. You will continously be in my prayers.Doctors have the conception that they have all the answers.....their job was to get you through the surgery,mission complete.........God has been in control from day one.You will pickup weight thats a given.Hugs/prayers
2006-10-22 05:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by Renee F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend supplementing your diet with 3 -4 nutritional shakes such as Boost or Ensure. They are balanced and are high in calories and come in a variety of flavours are easy to digest and will make a great addition to any meal or snack.
2006-10-22 11:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try going to a smoothie joint and asking for a 2000 calorie shake. My neice got very sick one time, and needed to gain weight quickly. That was what she did and it was doctor recommended. But call your doctor or a dietician first.
Of course, cheesecake has always worked too well for me.
2006-10-22 11:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by krissy4543 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband used to make this for his former wife. French toast with peanut butter and syrup and butter, and drizzled with more syrup. Lunch, eat anything with real mayo. He said for dinner since you're losing protein and iron, you need 4 oz. or more of red meat every day.
Good luck, hon, and God bless.
2006-10-22 12:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋