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Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Jen, I too had a very hard time gaining for the first 2 years. I didn't worry about it though because I was at my "high school" weight. You can use the weight gain powders mixed with your regular meals but I would avoid high sugar content. Protien is important fat is important too. Eggs can be added to anything but raw these days is not good (unless you can find irradiated eggs). Hard boiled eggs are easy to have around and can be crumbled into lots of foods. The blender shakes are fine but some of the recipies are very heavy on the dairy and sugar. Instead make fruit smoothies with some of the weight gain powders mixed in. If you would like my blender options, just e-mail me and I'll send it to you. You will need to stay fit while you gain otherwise the "padding" might not be where you want it. :rolleyes:
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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