Hi everyone, I am really struggling to maintain my weight through CRT. I had oral surgery to remove tumours from gum, cheekbone and roof of mouth. My mouth opening is limited so can't use full size cutlery and one one small area of my mouth to chew. I have really bad ulcers that have stopped me eating solid food. For the past few weeks I have been taking the supplements but these are just making me sick now as they are so creamy. I can sometimes manage 1 weetabix and a mashed banana. I've lost 2½lb again this week. Can anyone suggest anything that isn't going to make me feel so sick please? I have to syringe into my mouth to avoid damaging my reconstructed palate and avoid the ulcers. I'm also a vegetarian. As I'm only 2 weeks off finishing RT I'm trying to avoid an NG tube. Thank you Ali
Speak to your dieticians to see what other drinks they can offer. There are non dairy alternatives that might be kinder in your stomach. You are going to need something for the next six weeks or so.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hopefully that might help. Hugs
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
