Hello Jen,

I to am trying to gain weight after two years out from dx. My normal weight was about 145 lbs.
I lost about 25 pounds after the surgery. I had a peg tube that I was inputting 8 cans of jevity along with Gatorade and trying to eat soft foods like soup etc. I gained back 20 lbs. in about eight weeks. After I had the feeding tube removed it forced me to try and eat enough to maintain and I wanted to get back to 145 lbs.
After 8 months I had a recurrance in the original surgical area (right tonsil) along with mets to both lungs. My weight would vary from a high of 139 and a low of 132.
I was aware my depression and I know it was preventing me from reaching my goal of 145. Some days I only have one smoothie a day. Just don't care to eat, its a hassal.
My on'gist told me the chemo will have a wasting effect after being on it for a year now.

Someone posted a smoothie recipe that has 1300 calories in one of them.
Smoothie:
2 cups whole milk
1 cup half & half
1 pkg. Carnation Instant breakfast
3 Tablespoons Ovaltine
2 cups Ice cream
1 tablespoon Malted milk powder

Mix in blender and serve in a chilled mug.

After talking with Brian Hill he told me I also needed protein. I purchased that at a local GNA. I have been adding the protein for about a month now. I go for chemo on Tuesday and am hoping the added protein has helped with the weight gain.
I know I have to eat more and be more disiplined in making myself input enough to meet my goal. It's like I don't really care and am just waiting for the shoe to drop.

Danny Boy