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Hello, my family member needs to gain weight before surgery can be safely performed. Suggestions please.
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Boost ***
Ensure
Protein powder ***
Milk with 15g proteins ***
Maybe almond butter if he can swallow … or fatty fish ?
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2 Reactions1--Heavy cream added to puree food. (Ex. potatoes, carrots, chicken, gravy)
2--Poached eggs
3--Custard (3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
2 1/2 cups scalded milk
Mix together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir well. Blend in the scalded milk. For more yellow color, add few drops yellow food coloring.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on rack.
Could cut back on sugar a bit.
4-- Ice cream
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2 ReactionsHi @equestrian, I hope you have seen the helpful posts from @dh1942 and @naomicanada. @muradangie might have some additional ideas.
Equestrian, Have you considered consulting with an oncology-dietician?
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2 Reactions@equestrian, I would highly recommend seeing an oncology dietitian. An oncology dietitian can work with you and family members to find ways to incorporate foods that are higher in calories based on the food preferences of your family member. Your oncology provider can order a dietitian consult. At Mayo Clinic dietitians can see patients in person or virtually which is really nice if the patient does not live in the same city where they are getting oncology care.
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2 ReactionsThank you all for your replies.
I will recommend the ONCOLOGY DIETITIAN to him.
He currently can only handle drinking a little BOOST. That is why I asked for "THIN liquid recipes to help him gain weight". Next week they are going to perform an esophageal balloon dilation. This will hopefully make it more comfortable for thicker drinks (food) to pass.