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Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Mar 21 4:04pm | Replies (15)
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Premier Protein is the one recommended by our oncologist. It’s a good stop gap measure to keep protein levels up. If it’s too sweet (I find it is) you can add almond milk or oat milk, for example, just make sure you have the whole container. When in treatment the amount of protein needed is much higher than what is needed in a healthy diet. Try and find some high protein foods that you like or can tolerate and eat them as well. The drink can help but shouldn’t replace eating well. A good diet during treatment is a key element in being able to continue with treatment. Take anti nausea meds if necessary but make sure you do everything you can to eat.
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@gisellef Thank you for that recommendation. I just looked up the nutritional value of this product and was sad to see I cannot take it. I am also an end stage renal disease patient, on daily dialysis. The potassium level in the drink is too much for my eating plan. I do need good protein sources everyday, and rely on chicken, fish, and a daily protein shake made with pea protein powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk and blueberries.
Brain fog is a real condition for so many of us, myself included. I rely more on notes, handwritten post-its, keeping calendar books, etc. When I lose my place in a conversation, most people are kind enough to wait for me to regain my thoughts.
Ginger