On 1/30/2008
yosh003 wrote:
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone can help. My husband had his auto stem cell transplant on 1/10. His hospital course was pretty unremarkable and he came home early, on day 10 post transplant. The problem is he continues to lose lots of weight. He has lost about 30 pounds in 2 and 1/2 weeks. He is eating, but he looks skinnier to me from night to morning and this is confirmed by the scale. Docs don't have much to say, I am worried about the myeloma.
Any suggestions/ideas about what is wrong or what to do would be greatly appreciated.
Carolynn
You have provided limited information however,
I am a dietitian
Yes sugar feeds cancer cells as well as the other cells in our bodies.
Whether you eat sugar or starch, when it hits your blood it is SUGAR.
At this time, the most critical nutrients to get are in order fluids, calories and protein along with electrolytes vites and minerals.
Whey protein drinks are great whether you purchase them ready made or make them yourself. A multivite - one a day type is appropriate.
Recipe:
basic - 1 cup milk, 1 cup ice cream, 1 "scoop" protein powder , I prefer the flavored ones, think Walmart, Safeway etc.
You can add fruits, yogurt, flavorings for variety. 4 of these will provide about 1800 to 2000 calories a day and will put weight on may folks
For variety use juice (YES JUICE with all its SUGAR