After I decided to undergo chemotherapy, I asked my oncologist, Dr. Ahmann, about my diet: what foods should I be weary off with a compromised immune system, what foods are important and should I be gearing up for weight loss. his response was that moderation is key. Treatment has advanced, he said, to the point that patients should be able to eat as they did before treatment. As for raw vegetables, he noted, all food should be properly cooked. He noted that this year he saw more chemo. patients gain weight than loss.
After six days of treatment, I can understand that. I gained seven pounds the first week. what with all the liquids they were injecting, I suppose that was inevitable. I do remember feeling really bloated at the end of that first week. But between Friday, Aug. 17, and Tuesday, Aug. 21, i lost those seven pounds.
This weekend I put on a pair of jeans for church at the mission. I noticed I had cinched the belt to its last hole: I'm not usually that skinny.
of course I'd like to think the bit of weight loss is also due to the fact I haven't had a beer in more than two weeks (of which, Dr. Ahmann said I could have one beer with dinner during chemo).
but I think the chemo. diet is kicking in.
otherwise, I'm eating well: lots of grains, cooked and steamed vegetables, turkey sandwiches, and plenty of high-protein smoothies. In particular I've consumed a ton of nopales con huevos y frijoles.
After six days of treatment, I can understand that. I gained seven pounds the first week. what with all the liquids they were injecting, I suppose that was inevitable. I do remember feeling really bloated at the end of that first week. But between Friday, Aug. 17, and Tuesday, Aug. 21, i lost those seven pounds.
This weekend I put on a pair of jeans for church at the mission. I noticed I had cinched the belt to its last hole: I'm not usually that skinny.
of course I'd like to think the bit of weight loss is also due to the fact I haven't had a beer in more than two weeks (of which, Dr. Ahmann said I could have one beer with dinner during chemo).
but I think the chemo. diet is kicking in.
otherwise, I'm eating well: lots of grains, cooked and steamed vegetables, turkey sandwiches, and plenty of high-protein smoothies. In particular I've consumed a ton of nopales con huevos y frijoles.
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