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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | I was just wondering about how you were doing, Marv!
Sounds like you have just started doing better. Im very surprised the feeding tube was removed after losing 30 pounds so quickly and your upcoming radiation. Losing weight during this is NOT a good thing, even if you have weight to lose its best to keep your weight stable. Ive also lost considerable weight in a short time and Ive found out it wasnt just pounds I had lost, its muscle too. Do your very best to get the most calories every single day that you can. Usually the daily minimums are 2500 calories and 48-64 oz of water. Because you lost so much weight so quickly you will want to increase your daily calories to 3500 a day to help build your body back up. Eat all your favorites as much as you can so you dont go into rads having cravings.
Best wishes with a speedy recovery!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
