Hi all
My dad has just started his post op chemo but I continue to be concerned over his weight and lack of routine with eating. Dad is around 10 stone (maybe slightly under). He looks so much thinner now since surgery and I do worry also whether he can handle the chemo as his body has now gone through so much. I've spoken with the dietitian a couple of times and tried all the things she suggests. Milkshakes, fortifying foods etc. She seems reluctant to prescribe fortisips for some reason? However dad can be quite picky over certain foods ( which doesn't help).
Dad can be a bit defensive about the whole eating/weight thing which also doesn't help. He knows he has to try and form a routine but is finding it hard. I can't bear to see him lose much more weight as he can't afford to lose much more. I know it's fairly early days since his surgery and he's had a dilation/stretch since then to help with his swallowing. However, snacking regularly is just not happening enough in my opinion, and when I continue to mention it, he sometimes gets annoyed.
Feeling a bit helpless at the moment. At what stage does eating start to settle into a routine? (I know it'll differ for everyone). Am I overreacting to the eating thing? Just feel like it's dominating our lives right now and it's frustrating to not have this sussed yet. In the meantime dad's weight is gradually decreasing and I worry about the chemo affecting his strength. Thank goodness he still has his jej feed tube, but I'm going to be even more worried when this comes out.
