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@dloliver

Thank you @davehutsell, I’m glad to hear you are on the other side of the treatments. Were you able to get enough to eat and drink durning / after treatments ?

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I lost 40lbs over the 14 week period. I have stabilized for the past month. I did not get a feeding tube, in hindsight I probably would have gone that route.
My basic daily intake is 4 to 5 high calorie Boost, a scrambled egg, cream of wheat cereal, 1 cup of coffee with cream and honey, I drink Gatorade mixed with water and apple juice diluted with water. I drink as much as I can. All in all I don’t think I will gain weight or feel normal energy wise until I get back on solid foods. That will happen when my throat stops hurting. That is getting better but still prevents me from eating solids. It’s a battle for sure. I believe it is winnable.