Hello PLFC. Welcome to the group. I went through a very similar process as you. I echo what Brian states above. I kept a journal for everything. I eventually made a daily spreadsheet and scored everything from medicine, to eating, to exercise, to meditation/yoga, to frequent contact with loved ones, faith building, etc. On days I scored a 90+, I gave myself a special treat (favorite meal, trip to favorite hike, favorite movie, buy myself something small, etc).

It was not easy to keep 2000+ calories a day but i did it. And, I was able to make it through radiation losing around 10-12 lbs without a feeding tube. I am 5'11" and started at around 157 lbs so not much to lose but still battled to keep my weight up.

We are here for you. Any questions. etc. Hang in there.

Nels


OC thriver, Tongue Stage IV, diag 3/12/20, surg 4/1/20, RT compltd 7/8/20