Hello Rabbit,
Day of my Glossectomy surgery April 25, 2017--- I was 64 pounds. That's no misprint. 64 pounds and I survived that 7+ hour surgery that's outlined in my Signature below ( hopefully it shows up there)
Today, at my head & neck surgeons clinic, I weighed in at 76.7 pounds, clothed..
Yes, I have Cachexia caused by my cancer. One year post Radiation, I still have active invasive SCC cancer.. In fact, they set up my next surgery to go after New tumors, for May 14th. I just had a double surgery in the Main OR, April 11th.!! But my tumors are growing fast, visibly -- so we cannot wait.
76.7 pounds-- Rabbit, I caanot Eat . I no longer have the ability to Eat, and the last time I had actual Food, was early March 2017. I even remember what it was ...
I'm on continuous tube feeding via my G tube. And right now, they are allowing me liquids by mouth..For Quality of Life . The huge problem is-- I am actively Aspirating. Into my trachea & lungs. Battling pneumonia right now, from E. Coli ! Yes, I aspirated stomach contents and have E. Coli in my lungs ...
Getting better though, on my 3rd course of antibiotics now...
Besides, Cachexia, my other diagnosis related to my wasting syndrome is " Severe Protein- Calorie Malnutrition. ".
I just do the best I can. My oncology dietician told me recently, that I have No Reserves. I know that's true. But still , I came back from 64 pounds !!
I wear Girls clothes. Not Juniors--- GIRLS. I am Size 12 girls. Luckily aldo, I am a seamstress!! So I can alter clothes as well.
My next big surgery in 2 weeks May 14. My invasive SCC is back. It's even invaded my reconstructed tongue flap. It's ....just terrible.
I gotta get through it, and keep going somehow.
Crystal