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Robyn_W
11 years agoMember
I had docetaxel,and for me it was possible not to gain weight.I started chemo at 62 kg and I'm still the same,one year later.As Deanne said,if you eat anything,and don't exercise,you will put on weight,but it's not always possible to eat the right foods during chemo,because your taste preferences change dramatically.Also,not everyone can exercise during chemo.I definitely age differently,but I tried hard not to OVEREAT.I walked EVERY day during chemo and there were days that I only walked because my daughter wouldn't let me stay at home!!! We used to walk around a fitness track near our house,and I recall a few times when she had to walk with her hand on my back,actually pushing me! I wouldn't have walked every day if she hadn't of come with me !! So try to find a person,who can push you that bit extra,when you don't really want to do it.However,there will always be people who are far too unwell on chemo,to do any of these things.All the best,and try not to worry too much.When chemo is over,you can start on a brand new fitness regime!!!!