I have Bronchiectasis and MAC: Any suggestions how to gain weight?
I have Bronchiectasis and Mac any special suggestions to gain so far no luck.Also concerned if foods cause mucus to stay away from
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Thanks Lora I am ready to roll
Just got one to try
I will take all of your advice,thanks
My mother lost 35 lbs the first year she was on the big 3 due to her loss of appetite and abdominal upset. She started drinking one premier protein drink a day, chocolate is the best, from Costco. She uses unsalted butter, eats peanut butter and jam toast most mornings. She buys whole yogurt and cottage cheese. She snacks daily on nuts. She added an afternoon homemade oatmeal cookie snack. Also super premium ice cream with desserts. Her weight has stabilized. She got MAC from gardening. So sad. She always has eaten organically grown vegetables and still does but what an awful disease to get from doing such a healthy good thing. Good luck, I hope some of these suggestions help.
Thanks, Colleen! This was most helpful.
Hi I do have the same problem, very difficult so far I m taking ensure nutrition every single day and mostly trying to have some fat in my meals. I’m stable on my weight for now, my Dr indicated that once the desease is diminishing it should reverse by itself. I hope that will happen soon..
Rita pearl, I’d try to take in 1500 calories daily; more if you exercise a lot or have been ectomorphic most of your life. Then congratulate yourself on having a “Cadillac” problem. Lots of people probably envy you.
Hi Don, got the same problem. I weight 120 when I got MAC and Brochiectasis after 3 years I’m 90 lbs. I tried everything but b/c o f the reflux I’m limited on what can I drink and eat. I’m still trying to gain so anyone knows how to put weight let me know. Thanks!
Cila, have you tried a low carb protein drink? I get the vanilla flavor from Costco and drink it with a meal, especially earlier in the day. I also upped my protein by having two eggs instead of one, add nuts to my salad, etc. I don't eat or drink anything for three hours before I go to bed at a 30 degree angle and my reflux seems to be behaving better. I hope you find something that works! Jennifer
Hi Jennifer, what is the name of protein drink? I tried some and of them after I drink I feel bitter taste in my mouth. Even the milk now I’m trying oat milk mix it in blender with avocado, banana and peanut butter. Tried to eat all the time to gain weight still not gaining. Thanks! Cila