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I have lost a lot of weight and body mass, Dr. says its normal with COPD ,eat more daily,anyone else having this problem, any subjections.
I am the same Francie I was ill at Xmas and was in hospital I came home and lost my appetite and lost 2 stone I'm slowly eating a bit more it just takes time it will return take care xxx
I have lost about 16 pounds and can't seem to gain it back but my appetite is getting better so maybe it will happen....
In October of 2022, I weighed 185 yesterday. I weighed 141.2, I try to eat but sometimes, food has no/or bitter taste. I love to cook and sometimes I can't stand the smell of the food cooking.
I've tried to lose weight for over a year and the number on the scale never moves. I'm 40 lbs overweight and have tried all kinds of diets and exercise and nothing works. I eat whatever I want and don't exercise for several months and then watch what I eat and exercise hard (aerobic and weight lifting) for several months and nothing changes. Very frustating.
Well I am the other way around, earlier I lost weight but when covid started and I stayed in a lot more I have gained weight, not eating any different than before and I figure less but not going out is a big part of it I think...
I use Ensure and Boost, just don't feel hungry very often. Popcorn is a good snack. Sure wish I could gain - now about 70 lbs. Sucks!!
the dietary supplements can help. ensure,2cal,nepro.
You have the same problems that both my baby sisters. They took after their daddy. That man could eat big time & never gain an ounce. I took after my mommas & daddy's family. I just look at food & I gain a pound. I told my sisters that I would gladly cut of my belly fat & give it to them if I could. When they died, neither one weighed over 70 lbs. They look like those African people they put on TV asking for money. It's flat scarey. I have to ask this one question. What difference does it make if your veins get a little clogged? It takes a long time to do that anyway. I have 2 pictures of my baby sister. 1 of her when she was thin but not too bad. 1 is of my sister about 1 hour before she died. I couldn't go be with her & she was asking for me. So they put us on video call. Don't put your kids through that IF there is anything you can do to keep a little fat on those bones.
She had COPD also.
Gaining weight has always been a mission for me - have never been able to gain it when I want it. And lately with new stresses and running around after a 15month grandchild, that lives with us, I've managed to lose 3-4 kilos, that I just can't afford to lose. I think I eat well enough, but maybe just not enough. All very well eating junk food, but it doesn't do your arteries any good. I maybe thin, but my cholesterol isn't perfect!
I was told to eat smaller meals 3/4times a day I eat 2 times and drink one 2Cal suuplement daily.