lost weight

[andyuson]

since i lost about 10 kilos of weight just because of copd i always breathless need some advice pls...

[O2Trees]

Can you ask your GP for a referral to a dietician andyuson?

Lots of people with copd find their appetite goes, or that they can't manage the meal regime they used to, i.e. 3 main meals a day. It is often recommended that we eat 6 small meals a day instead.

[andyuson in reply to O2Trees]

thank you o2

[O2Trees in reply to andyuson]

The thing us that we use more calories to breathe than well folks, hence another reason for weight loss.

[clematis5932]

I also lost a lot of weight due to copd. I am under the hospital dietician. I take supplementary Fortisip drinks to help with the calorie intake. You must mention this to your Gp or Consultant.

[andyuson in reply to clematis5932]

thank you i will

[megshafer]

A little weight gainer....milkshakes, then add a can of the condensed whole milk....it helps. (Sports days high school....the things you remember). But, I remembered it worked...well.

[Dedalus]

I am in the same position and the Respiratory Team said my GP could prescribe some supplementary drinks for me. Will be doing this in near future.