Recently diagnosed

Hi 

I am really sorry to read your husband has been sent home without the support he requires.

Can I suggest you might like to phone the helpline 0808 808 0000 as the nurses have a lot of experience with dietary issues or be able to tell you how to access the services required .

Your husband has had such a time of it that must be very difficult for you both .

My mums went through a spell where she could not face food and lost 3 stones . One of the things we found helpful was milk shakes . We added chocolate bars , ice cream and milk . It was a calorie overload but did the job . She only had to sip it over a long period of time whereas everything else she just could not face . Macdonald ones do the same job ! 

When it was possible we packed additionally calories in to make every bite  count . Cream or butter in mashed potatoes etc . A complete departure from the normal healthy diet . She struggled with the build up drinks too. But I found a complan one at Morrison’s health section that was chicken soup . With a slice of toast it was hitting over 400 calories but had all the nutrients required so I was comfortable if she achieved that . I kept it small and often as a meal was off putting but a wee biscuit and cheese etc she sometimes managed .

I think it’s such a genuine battle for them and such a hard situation for you . 
But you most definitely need support from professional dieticians  and his needs to be assessed at home . 

Our helpline team will be able to guide you through this .

Please feel free to ask anything . 

Take care ,

Court