I am losing weight in hospital

[navigator4]

Due to osteomyelitis in my foot, I have been in hospital 8 weeks

On admission, I was weighed at 82Kg. This had been my normal weight for over 3 years

At the start of week 3, I was weighed at 78Kg. At week 7 my weight was 72Kg. I have asked the ward staff about losing 10Kg in 8 weeks.

They advised it was probably due to my edema tablets working.

This does not make sense. Most of my medication has not changed for 6 months.

However, due to the foot problem, I have been on antibiotics during the hospital stay.

I have a number medical issues, due to Type 2 diabetes. Issues such as CKD stage 4-5, hypertension, Charcot feet, arthritis.

Any pointers as to where to start finding an answer?

Thanks

[BubbleMonkey]

Have you been eating normally? I tend to find I don't eat as much when I'm feeling ill or am on antibiotics (they make me feel ill) and the whole hospital food things wouldn't really inspire an appetite in most people.

[navigator4 in reply to BubbleMonkey]

I do not feel that I do NOT want to eat

[Hidden]

Hi. Do you, not the ward staff, think you comparatively have less fluid on board now that might account for it? Are you eating Less?

[navigator4 in reply to Hidden]

Food intake is similar to home. The swelling in my legs had reduced before having to go into A&E on the 11th April.[82Kg] I can see my arm muscles have gone flabby. On the 30th I was down to 78. On the 25th May, down to 72Kg.

I have lost upper arm strength. At home, I could transfer from bed to walker or wheelchair unaided. Now need 2 people to assist.

Did anyone suffer from similar issues?

[Uga35570]

Sounds naughty as hospitals do an amazing job but is weight loss down to the food?