Hello,
I am looking for some support/advice to help my mum, who is struggling to eat. Last year she was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer, had an operation to remove the cancer but unfortunately contracted Sepsis and had a prolonged stay in hospital afterwards. She has now been home circa 12 weeks and initially when she left hospital had an appetite and would eat a variety of foods. But over the last few weeks, her appetite has wained. The smell and sight of food makes her feel ill or reminds her of her stoma. If she does eat, something it is very little and tends to favour sweet foods then anything else or the texture is soft like yoghurt or a piece of cake.
We have been to a dentist to check that there is nothing wrong with her mouth. Only thing noted is that she has lost some tastebuds from her tongue. We have mentioned to gp and district nurse and we don't get any response other than don't beat yourself up as you've been through a lot.
I know this can't continue and its putting a strain on our relationship and with other family members. Does my mum now have an eating disorder? Is this a side effect of medication? Who can help us as I'm struggling to know what to do or say. Does the lack of eating mean the cancer has comeback.
I would really appreciate any help you can give me. My mum has been through so much that I can't lose her now.
Thank you
Harri184
