tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post1351651867136227998..comments2024-01-07T16:08:16.305+00:00Comments on Past the Point of No Return: A weighty issueTorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16037224044391745374noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post-15496143820066666392008-09-08T18:31:00.000+01:002008-09-08T18:31:00.000+01:00Hey sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear what a difficult...Hey sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear what a difficult appointment you had and how much you are struggling with your weight. I'm sending you the biggest possible hugs in the world.<BR/><BR/>I managed to put on a stone last year which I desperately needed as I was pretty thin. The way I did it was through using a powdered supplement called Maxijul (another brand name for the product Polycal product that Emily mentioned).<BR/><BR/>I swear that this powder is COMPLETELY tasteless - you can put it into drinks (even cups of tea!), in soups, yoghurts, casseroles, everything really. In fact I didn't even know that my hubby was putting it in everything and I couldn't work out why I was putting on weight. I had a real aversion to powder supplements because when I was a child they tasted horrible, but the new ones really don't taste of anything.<BR/><BR/>Also, have you asked about being prescribed a drug called Megace? Quite a few CF people are on it as it helps you put on weight. My Mum also takes it (but for other reasons) and she hates the side effect of the weight-gain because it is so effective!<BR/><BR/>I'll be thinking of you lots and lots and sending lots of love and weight-gaining vibes! BIG hugs xxxxEmmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04687776833924662915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post-77148734000436222882008-09-07T20:23:00.000+01:002008-09-07T20:23:00.000+01:00heyi had trouble when i was younger putting weight...hey<BR/>i had trouble when i was younger putting weight on, and i didnt want the tube but the doc said he would take my parents to court if we both refused!!<BR/>so i snacked a lot - cos fresh cream and things like that make me feel ill.<BR/>so i had nuts, (sometimes tricky when have a cough)! and i always ate before bed as i heard that best time to put weight on.<BR/>also sweets? cos even then its still some sugar <BR/>im sorry that it didnt go as you hoped, but least the doc giving you a chance, and he was nice<BR/><BR/>text me whenever you want, i mean it!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post-14837097667706399372008-09-07T13:34:00.000+01:002008-09-07T13:34:00.000+01:00Hi Victoria, I hope you aren't feeling like you ha...Hi Victoria, I hope you aren't feeling like you have let yourself down. I think you should be very proud of yourself. Remember how strong you have been to get where you are now and that with every passing day you are growing stronger in spirit and moving towards a better future. <BR/><BR/>James xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post-43048423404850113942008-09-06T03:55:00.000+01:002008-09-06T03:55:00.000+01:00I hope and pray you are feeling better. sending lo...I hope and pray you are feeling better. sending lots of good thoughts, good intentions and prayers your way<BR/>~LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post-84874003928553679122008-09-05T08:06:00.000+01:002008-09-05T08:06:00.000+01:00Hunni I have nothing useful to say on the eating f...Hunni I have nothing useful to say on the eating front because I know just how hard it is for you. The only thing I can add is that Chris was told he had to have a peg feed in order to be listed. He was very unsure due to acid reflux and a stomache that had shrunk considerably but he agreed and it did work amazingly well.<BR/><BR/>I'm praying for you and as always sending the biggest (((HUG))) and loads of love.<BR/>xxxsuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013622713057500194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post-22694928917769269802008-09-04T19:27:00.000+01:002008-09-04T19:27:00.000+01:00hey sweetie,Sorry to hear you had a tough appointm...hey sweetie,<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear you had a tough appointment. The only thing I'd say about your view on tube feeding is you are sort of ruling it out without even trying it? Your right it might not be suitable, but show them you've tried it, that you're willing to give it a go. I think it is absolutely vital to try every single thing you possibly can, whether you think it'll work or not. <BR/><BR/>Also I had that same problem of getting full very quickly so I ate about 7 tiny meals a day, and snacked in between!!<BR/><BR/>What supplements are you on? I used a powdered supplement called polycal which is literally powdered calories so you just add it to things you are already eating and drinking. This was great as it meant I could up a glass of squash by about 40 calories with ease. <BR/><BR/>Whenever you do eat anything, what could you do to just up it a tiny bit in calorific value? Add butter? fry it? drink milk not water? Every tiny bit is a bonus. <BR/><BR/>Keep trying honey. It's hard work I really do know it is, but you can do this. xxxTinypoppethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18264261421802702883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post-75135382648016531042008-09-04T15:58:00.000+01:002008-09-04T15:58:00.000+01:00Hi Tor,First of all I am so sorry to hear that yes...Hi Tor,<BR/><BR/>First of all I am so sorry to hear that yesterday's visit was not a good one. There is absolutely no reason why you should feel that you have let yourself down either, weight gain is a nightmare and as you said, only you can determine how best to try and overcome it a bit. Have you been a bit more stressed since your last visit with your uni work? if so, and you haven't mentioned that you have become ill, it could be that. I know it's a long shot, but if you are doing everything the same and you haven't been ill with an infection (by the way you've done extremily well not catching nothing! Brilliant!) just try and continue your eating the way you feel best and just really slow down with any stress induced activities. <BR/><BR/>You know i'm waiting for that title to come up 'Tor got her call' and i know it will, just keep doing what you feel you can. YOU WILL GET YOUR TRANSPLANT TOR. <BR/><BR/>All my love, Kim xxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post-85136772873354655982008-09-04T13:46:00.000+01:002008-09-04T13:46:00.000+01:00keep your chin up, we will all be praying for you ...keep your chin up, we will all be praying for you to find a way to keep the weight you have and to even find a few more pounds that you need. To bad there is no such deal as a fat transplant, i could just donate you mine!<BR/>in the mean time please know that we will be sending lots of prayers for your new lunds to come as soon as possable.<BR/>~LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178999393048722515.post-78285745504836901992008-09-04T12:53:00.000+01:002008-09-04T12:53:00.000+01:00I'm so so sorry to hear it did not go well yesterd...I'm so so sorry to hear it did not go well yesterday, I was so hoping it would give you some reassurance. This is not over yet though young lady! You are a very determined woman and you will get to where you need to be with your weight - I have more faith in you than you can possibly imagine! <BR/>In the meantime, please know we love you very much and are right here with you every step of the way. If there is anything at all you need, just let us know with your best piratey Arrrr ! <BR/>Much Love. Sally xxxxxxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com