Weight gain during chemo?

Hi Rochelle19

My mum gained weight after her surgery . It was a post surgical complication from her liver resection . It was not cancer induced ascites but it was fluid for her . She needed a bit of help shifting it with diuretics . But that might have been pertaining to liver surgery than bowel surgery due to the livers function in pushing fluids through the body ( or something along those lines) . She looked pregnant for six months and had to wear maternity clothes . It did resolve eventually but I think you are right to want to know why it’s happening to you .

Was it your oncologist that ran the tests ?

Take care ,

Court 

Hi Court, thanks for your reply. It was the oncology nurses that examined me and did blood tests. I've got an appointment with colorectal nurse tomorrow, so I'll mention it to her. I was thinking i might need sone water tablets to help shift it. 

Thank you

Michelle x

My mum got a scan as well to check the fluid was not causing any issues . You could also ask them to get the Dr to examine you . It helped a lot getting the right intervention.

Hope you have a productive appointment . My mum actually found it quite uncomfortable.

Take care ,

Court 

Thanks Court, I'll ask for a Dr. to have a look tomorrow. It is a bit uncomfortable and I'm worried if I keep gaining weight at the speed I've done so far, it'll only get worse.

Thanks for your help. X

Hi Court, when your mum has her ct scan for the swollen tummy, what was the outcome? I've just had my appointment and they're gonna ask oncologist about a ct scan. I'm really worried now.

Cheers

Michelle

Hi Rochelle19

I think that is just good practice and part of the protocol . You have a good team There .

My mum had no raised albumin levels ( you have already had that blood test ) and the fluid showed it was just pockets of fluid so they regarded it as a post op complication they were not concerned about . It slowly receded .

Hope that reassure you .

Court 

Ah thank you so much for your quick reply.  I'm such a worrier and feel really down again after this appointment. Thanks for lifting my mood

Best wishes

Michelle