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Weight loss post transplant

Tagged: Homemade shake

This topic has 3 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 5 years, 9 months ago by Greg Coleman.

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July 4, 2018 at 11:11 am #36768

Julie Erickson
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Hi I need some help or ideas to get my mom’s appetite back. She recieved a stem cells transplant for MDS in Jan 2018. She has lost 30 pounds and is down to 100 pounds. She has been trying to drink boost as well as eating but it is very difficult and makes her sick. She can’t lose anymore weight. I was wondering if anyone knew of something to boost her appetite back. I was thinking medical marijuana? Don’t know much about but need to get her eating. Any tips would help. Thank you

July 4, 2018 at 1:46 pm #36770

jennifer clark
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where do you live? she definitely needs medical marijuana –it will boost her appetite. there is a legal medication that is pure TSH; I was prescribed it for another problem, not sure it boosted appetite. hemp oil is cannabinoid with just CBD so it won’t help.

July 4, 2018 at 2:36 pm #36771

Julie Erickson
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Thanks for info. we are in phx, AZ.

July 14, 2018 at 10:42 am #36855

Greg Coleman
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Julie,

I am having my SCT on Wednesday July 18th so I don’t know about post transplant. However, I was very sick last year due to complications from Decitabine treatment and lost 100 lbs. I was able to put significant weight back on by drinking the following shakes. Ensure and other such drinks tasted chaulky and I couldn’t get them down. This shake was delish and easy to drink. I would just check with the Doc to see if it’s ok. The NP in my Doc’s office is the one who suggested it to me. Best of luck!

1 Carnation Instant Breakfast packet (love the strawberry)
1 scoop Whey Protein (also strawberry or vanilla)
1 cup of milk
Blend for 1 minute
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