Eating

Sloth 2 hours ago

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Hi my name is Sara and my mum has just been diagnosed with oesophagus cancer. Fortunately it is just in this area. She is really struggling to eat anything apart from soups and the fortisip drinks from the hospital. She has lost over a stone in weight since all this began and needs to gain weight before her treatment starts. Does anyone have any advice on what she can eat which will make her gain weight. Thank you in advance x

Cool Blue 2 hours ago

Hi,

High calorie foods are the key. Some that I used when swallowing was difficult include;

full fat milk and yoghurts
banana smoothies with full fat milk, ice cream, double cream and even added milk powder
custard (M&S do a nice one)
Soft scrambled eggs with a splash of double cream and, if she can manage it, some added grated cheese
Mashed potato with butter, milk and added gravy

Your mum should be referred to a hospital nutritionist who might provide other suggestions. CB

Cool Blue

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