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8. I lived on ScandiShakes for about 3 months. I had cancer of my tonsils, 7 years ago. Weight loss

Reply to Douglas Carpenter (Original post)

Sun Jan 24, 2016, 01:35 PM

Jan 2016

is a major problem for all who have oral or neck cancers. Many have to have feeding tubes inserted to survive. My doctor didn't want me to lose more than 30 pounds, so I put weights in my pockets. Lost a total of 36 pounds. I did start eating again after radiation ended, but everything tasted like dirty socks. All my taste buds had been killed off. Gradually, taste came back as well as some of the weight. Most of the people in my support group have thyroid issues and stay thin.

So, yes, it's nice to lose the weight, but rough going.

Has your doctor order ScandiShakes for you or talked about a feeding tube?

http://www.scandishake.co.uk/

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Weight loss? [View all] Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 OP

It's an interesting issue. Tab Jan 2016 #1

do you use Ensure or a similar product? The local Commonwealth government here provides me with two Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #2

Yes, I find Ensure helpful to get rolling again and keep my health up Tab Jan 2016 #3

I have GERD, T2 diabetes, chronic constipation, and have had Stage 1 breast Nay Jan 2016 #4

Hmmm Tab Jan 2016 #5

I could easily see my lack of appetite leading me to dislike cooking even Nay Jan 2016 #6

I find that if I want to eat badly enough, I'll cook Tab Jan 2016 #7

I lived on ScandiShakes for about 3 months. I had cancer of my tonsils, 7 years ago. Weight loss sinkingfeeling Jan 2016 #8

Hah! Tab Jan 2016 #9

feeding tube for 9 months no solid food for a year olddots Jan 2016 #10

Is it throat cancer? Tab Jan 2016 #11

Yes throat cancer which they call head and neck cancer olddots Jan 2016 #12

I had to get a feeding tube because I lost too much weight. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #13

Post removed Post removed Feb 2016 #14

Unfortunately Douglas has passed Tab Feb 2016 #15