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Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 8 | I am day 4 post radiation and chemo. I also had BOT primary and one 3.5 cm node removed successfully 2/13. I am OK for 2-3 protein shakes/day with some plain water sipping interspersed. Any suggestions for good tasting protein shakes which go down easy and have high caloric value? I am SHOCKED how terrible is the aftermath considering the physiological and psychological devastation from the actual treatment! PS: I am glad to be alive and pray I never repeat this horror story!
Mark Cohen
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Here is a shake that may work for you.....
handful of spinach
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 banana
about a cup of vanilla almond milk
1 scoop whey protein powder
a few ice cubes
blend extra well so the ice is not chunky
as an extra boost you can add 1 tsp Spirulina (its a superfood available at health foods stores)
Thanks Jamie from the OCF office!
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  | | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | 1 packet carnation breakfast essentials
1/2 - 1 scoop whey power with natural vanilla
2-3 slices canned peaches
benefiber
whole milk to your preferred consistency
As your mouth heals, applesauce also works well in shakes. Toddler cereals may added - they will be smooth. Cooked oatmeal (cook ahead and refrigerate) also works.
Good luck!
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 | My suggestion is to start basic. Get hooked onto one or two basic whey protein powders. Get ones that already have the BCAA and vitamins and flavor mixed in. This is a good strawberry flavored one Synth-6, strawberry milkskake www.bsnonline.net100% whey gold standard double rich chocolate http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2134050Find a good base you like. Then you can add extra stuff if you want to make it taste different or better. Much better to get the base tasting right first, i think it much harder to try to "fix" the flavor by adding stuff later.
Don Male, 57 - Great health except C Dec '12 DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes 1 tooth out Jan '13 2nd tooth out Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT 4-6/2013 CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150 ended 5/29,6/4 All the details, join at http://beatdown.cognacom.com | | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | Don is exactly right about the base flavor - and there can be a big difference between what tastes good to the individual survivor. Initially, my husband found the fake fruit flavors, and chocolate - to be dreadful. Real fruit, and real vanilla were ok. Whichever you buy, purchase a small amount to start!
Also remember to retest flavors often. Chocolate is once again a taste treat for my husband!
Maria
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 17 | My nutritionist told me that powdered milk is basically the same as whey protein powder and its much cheaper...Just wanted you to know....
DX-JUNE 22, 2012
STAGE..III
HNC--TONGUE
HPV--QUESTIONABLE
SURGERY...JULY 17TH, 2012
40% OF TONGUE REMOVED
FREE FLAP FROM MY LEFT FORE ARM (DIDN'T WORK)
RND
RT
XERSOTOMIA
VERY BLESSED
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Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 421 Likes: 1 | A lot of protein, yes, but also a lot of sugar and cholesterol as well.
"T"
57
Cardiac bypass 11/07
Cardiac stents 10/2012
Dx'd 11/30/2012 Tx N2b MO Stage IV HPV+
Palatine Tonsillectomy/Biopsies 12-21-12
Selective Neck Dissection/Lingual Tonsillectomy/biopsies TORS 2/7/13
Emergency Surgery/Bleeding 2/18/13
3/13/2013 30rads/6chemo
Finished Tx 4/24/13
NED Since
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | I like banana milk shakes and also chocolate peanut butter.
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 | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 | [quote=JoelB]My nutritionist told me that powdered milk is basically the same as whey protein powder and its much cheaper...Just wanted you to know.... [/quote]Another clueless nutritionist. I swear you must be able to get a certificate thru the mail for this "profession". So many are just dummies. Powdered milk is nothing like whey protein concentrate. sorry.
The sad part is lots of ppl believe them. don
Don Male, 57 - Great health except C Dec '12 DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes 1 tooth out Jan '13 2nd tooth out Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT 4-6/2013 CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150 ended 5/29,6/4 All the details, join at http://beatdown.cognacom.com | | |
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