I have lost 20 pounds in the past year, which I couldn't afford to lose. One hypothesis is that it is due to the heavy duty narcotics I am taking, but pain doc scoffs at that. (His nurse, however, told me that narcotics do cause loss of appetite). Around T'giving, I became deathly ill with stomach pain, complete loss of appetite and frequent bowel movements that would indicate I was not digesting my food properly. Lost another 5 pounds. Took massive amounts of antibiotics which left me very toxic. While I'm not as sick as I was, I can't gain a single ounce. I am forcing myself to eat. Some days I barely choke down 700 calories. Today I had the double scopes done (oh, joy!). GI doc said he thinks I probably had a stomach parasite and that things are gradually getting better since I'm no longer losing weight and the stomach pain seems to be decreasing. Hmmmmm--me wonders what exactly I had, but he doesn't know. Not h. pylorii bacteria which I had 2 years ago--he did do the test for that. He thinks I'm on the mend. Anyway, long about way to ask this question: he told me to take a dietary supplement to gain weight, such as Ensure. However, every single diet supplement that I can find has Vitamin C or ascorbic acid or some other IC yuck thing that I can't tolerate. My husband did find soy protein powder that I know I can eat with cereal, etc. Also, my sister-in-law who is a nurse suggested that I try some powdered milk as an additive to regular milk for some added nutrients.
I hate sugary drinks because 1) they fill me up so quickly and 2) I try to stay away from sugars as much as possible. Any ideas anyone as to what I might try? Carnation Malted Milk, vanilla, is IC tolerable, but one cup and I'm stuffed for hours; it's sickening sweet. Thanks for your suggestions!
I hate sugary drinks because 1) they fill me up so quickly and 2) I try to stay away from sugars as much as possible. Any ideas anyone as to what I might try? Carnation Malted Milk, vanilla, is IC tolerable, but one cup and I'm stuffed for hours; it's sickening sweet. Thanks for your suggestions!
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