To bwquartertide,
Sounds like your mom is in a good facility. When you say your mom continues to lose weight- is she still at a weight that would be considered normal for her age and height? You will lose weight as a result of surgery. Due to complications (a leaking pancreatic duct and consequently no real food for about 4-5 weeks) I was on the verge of emaciation and almost not able to receive chemo after 2 cycles of chemo. Also lost weight trying to keep my blood sugars in the numbers endocrinologist was looking for. Following a long-term survivor/fellow diabetic’s advice I began to put my diabetes at the forefront of my battle and eat most anything. I gained almost my pre surgery weight back at 154 and I’m 5’4 and 66 years old. I’m losing a bit weight now (ok’d by my oncologist for just 10 pounds). I still feel weaker than I did before I ever became a stage 4, but you learn to adjust. Continue her mild exercise IF her dr approves it, even if it’s just riding a recumbent bike. I wish you and your mom well in your journey.