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Bronchiectasis and diet

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 7 11:30am | Replies (139)

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Before I was diagnosed with Mac and Bronchiectasis, I was unable to gain weight, I was 114 for the past 5 years. When I first started antibiotics I went down to 102 from lack of appetite. I was mostly eating vegetarian diet with some chicken and fish, no dairy. I met with a nutritionist and she pointed out that I wasn’t getting enough protein. I started drinking milk and eating Greek yogurt. I also have more beef and chicken and I’m up 125+lbs., my doctor was so excited. I keep track of what I eat in an app now and I can check my protein, calcium and etc daily. I eat throughout the day, trying to get everything in that I need to eat for the day. Sometimes I feel like my life is just breathing, eating , exercising and Dr. appointments. Looking forward to a slowdown in May, hopefully getting off meds. by then.

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Agree with: "Sometimes I feel like my life is just breathing, eating , exercising and Dr. appointments." Plus home therpy with Nebulizing, Aerobika, Vest etc. But we are living life...and doing what we should for the sake of ourselves and others, as well as what is best.
May we all persevere.

Dear RBL,
Congratulations on your success and perseverance. Regardless there are some days that are difficult.
I’m trying to track my protein intake also. Would you mind telling me the app you use? Is it user friendly? I’m not tech savvy.
Thanks