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What diet or food tips for good nutrition after esophageal cancer?

Posted by ilovefrank @ilovefrank, Apr 29 2:36pm

My hisband had espohogeal Cancer, chemo, sucessful surgery, and follow up chemo and immunotherapy now. He eats pretty well, but now Doc suspects stricture in his throat and that they can do the dialations - which I found good info on in another discussion.
He's down to his high school weight but doesn't want to lose any more. I'm wondering if anyone has worked with a nutritionist who understands what is really needed and possible to get optimal nutrition (not just adding fat and sugar which is mostly what I'm finding). He can eat most things, but avoids anything to rough. He loves bread but it seems to cause problems some of the time. To make things easier to his sytem to absorb, we've been choosing more vegetarian protiens. We'd love to learn from your wisdom!

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ilovefrank | @ilovefrank | Jun 4 10:14am
In reply to @southbendcarrie "Hi there ilovefrank, My husband is one week post chemotherapy, after the same treatment plan you..." + (show)
@southbendcarrie

Hi there ilovefrank,

My husband is one week post chemotherapy, after the same treatment plan you guys experienced.

We met with a dietician early on (pre-surgery) and she asked for us to meet with her again at the end of treatment to help with life/post-cancer eating. After all the interventions, still no taste, cold sensitivity, no appetite, but he's trying to eat as much protein as possible. He has also lost more weight than wished. Everything is different, what to eat, how to eat, how much to eat...

Maybe there is a dietician in your area who can advise also? Our appointment is next week.

Best of all to you both,
Carrie

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We had the oncologist refer us to a speech/swallowing specialist. Hopefully that will help! Stay tuned!

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goldenshadow | @goldenshadow | Jun 4 2:40pm

So it’s been 8 weeks post treatments for me. My taste is finally coming back took awhile. For me breakfast is my best meal. This is when I can eat a meal without feeling so full. Now I still eat smaller meals throughout the day. Usually 5 meals but small. Supper time is my toughest meal always fill up fast. Now what to eat is still a work in progress. Eating softer more digestible foods works better at least for now. Meats definitely fill me up fast also takes the longest to digest. I experiment with different foods to see what works. Since we’re all different that’s what I suggest. So my nutritionist and I came up with that plan and I talk to her to what works and doesn’t work. Now I know it’s possible things can change. Will see. I’m staying at my weight not gaining or losing. I also take walks everyday at least a half hour at a time. Sometimes twice a day. It definitely has has helped me physically and mentally. I hope this helps you. Seems like everything is trial and error. Keep trying different ways of doing things. To see what works for you ok 👍

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