Weight loss

Mom only chews her food then spits it out as she says its hard to swallow & she is afraid of chocking, she is loosing weight is this normal with COPD?Furor

[Jamjr]

It happens to me too ... I've choked and been afraid because of losing my breath so now I take very small bites and chew thoroughly before carefully swallowing

[Hidden in reply to Jamjr]

Thanks jamjr I only give mom soft food now so at least she gets some nutrition take care Jan

[shadow4me]

You could liqidise x

[Hidden in reply to shadow4me]

Yes thanks have ordered one

[valeriejean]

I too have this problem and have resolved it by eating a lot of home made soups, soft foods, like yogert, applesauce, pineapple and such. Make sure she is getting vitamins if possible. She has to eat to stay healthy...even Ensure or nutrient drinks. good luck

[Hidden]

Thanks for the tips Valeriejean most helpful stay well regards Jan x

[Altamisal]

Also make sure she stays well hydrated. Older folks lose the sense of thirst, and become dehydrated, which only makes things worse.

[Ldycatcoach]

Have her drink Premire Protein drink with ice cream at night if her diet will allow it. It provides 30 grams of protein and more vitamins and minerals than Ensure. The ice cream adds back the calories (it is a diet drink with only 5g of carbohydrates). It comes in many flavors and is delicious (especially with the ice cream). It is sold at Sam's and Walmart for a reasonable price. My 93 year old mother-in-law loves it as do I. (We both have to add weight constantly).

[nepats32954]

Just spent 24 days in hospital and theropy after copd exasperation.They put me on a diet of certain foods,no corn hard veggies and things with seeds.Can eat meats but must be cut in small pcs.soft veggies ok,no toast,english muffins lightly toasted ok .can use bread make sure no seeds on edges of bread.can buy thickerners for liquids but i dont need that,plenty of water.you can get more info no internet.Im not overjoyed with this but it helps and im getting used to it.

[grannyk3]

Smoothies would be a great idea for your mom. There are plenty of recipes online, buy a recipe book or check them out at the library. Avoid using too much sugar in her diet, that'll be doing her no favors.

[Starry1956]

That was happening to me for a long time I've went to ent doctors and my doctor they said it was sinus and causing sore throats then I went to a gastroenterologist and had a upper and lower G I done and my esophagus was closing and had some tears in it from acid reflux he repaired holes and lifted and opened my esophagus surgery took about 25 min never even had to have a pain pill it felt good to eat and swallow again you may want to go to a gastroenterologist and tell him about your throats I'm on oxygen as well but maybe your experiencing the same

Wish you luck get well soon