Weight gain
Did anyone else put on weight during chemo?
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Weight gain is very common @LMW. As @Zoffiel says it is probably the steroids and the fact that most of us go into a chemo induced menopause. I had just lost some weight before diagnosis and was adamant that I would try my best to not put any on. I walked most days and tried my best to eat well but it is awfully difficult.
I craved foods that were not the best, like hot chips! This was probably a combination of the steroids and the loss of my taste buds!
My walking went by the wayside when I was hospitalised during Docetaxel and in the end, yes, I put on a few kilos.
With regular exercise (I started walking for just 10 mins at a time) I did lose those kilos and several more after treatment finished.
During treatment you just have to listen to your body and make your way through it as best as you can. I found it helpful afterwards to get support from a dietician and exercise physiologist. I needed that help and support to get back to the weight I wanted to be. Take care. xxx
I craved foods that were not the best, like hot chips! This was probably a combination of the steroids and the loss of my taste buds!
My walking went by the wayside when I was hospitalised during Docetaxel and in the end, yes, I put on a few kilos.
With regular exercise (I started walking for just 10 mins at a time) I did lose those kilos and several more after treatment finished.
During treatment you just have to listen to your body and make your way through it as best as you can. I found it helpful afterwards to get support from a dietician and exercise physiologist. I needed that help and support to get back to the weight I wanted to be. Take care. xxx