Mums weight loss - so worried

Hi,

I can completely understand your worry about your mum.

My mum was in a similar situation with losing weight, but for the reason that her tumour is blocking her oesophagus. Her weight loss was also extreme (about 17kg lost within 3-4 months).

Before her biopsy and scan results came back she was given things like complan and fortisip, unfortunately for my mum she was only able to consume the juice version but they all work the same. 

They're high in calorie and vitamins, and for the while that she took them they certainly did help with building her up a bit and giving her energy. The problem for my mum is she just couldn't consume enough of them in a day, so ended up having a stomach tube fitted, but I believe if she was able to have the recommended amount we would've seen some weight gain.

if you haven't already you should definitely ask your mums dietician if she could get a prescription of these types of drinks. It really is worth a try and they come in lots of flavours too.

Is she able to stomach thinks like smoothies? It's surprising how much you can add to those and then put in blender, might be worthwhile trying some out too.

It's great news that her tumour is stable, wishing you both all the best.

Only the doctors can say just what is causing the difficulties. She needs to continue working with the dietician.

EM23 is right about the fortisip drinks. They are 200ml bottles - not a lot. and 3/4 is enough for a full diet.

Very best of luck.

Thank you so much EM23, I will make sure she perserveres with the juices as much as possible. Hopefully it will start to make a real difference soon 

Thanks so much

Sorry to hear about your Mum too EM23, hope she is doing ok and love to you both