weight gain

Hi Katia, I was also concerned about the weight gain and I agree with Robyn about exercise. Its is a must to keep active as possible and even if you dont feel like walking, it does make you feel better if you can manage it. I found the Dex, which is a pre med steroid given before treatment then for a few days after, stimulates appetite. So i struggled against this, but knowing it was this that was making me hungry helped to stay in control. I also was very aware of lowering my carb intake, despite craving that type of food.

I also understand that chemo put me into menopause, and with menopause comes a change in metabolism of food. Basically in menopause its easier to put and keep weight on. I continue to struggle with maintaining a good diet, but cancer treatment and surgery is bad enough without adding the uncomfortable feeling of weight gain into the mix. So this motivates me to stay moving and eat properly, which is good foods, small meals several tmes per day, and 2 litres of water daily.

During chemo try to eat well like you have been, but be kind to yourself. I hope chemo is not to difficult for you, take care XXXLouie