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High Calorie Food Help Needed

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My husband was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and after a short period in hospital with pneumonia has begun his chemo. His appetite wasn't great before the chemo but has now plumited. We have got some calorific drinks from the doctor on prescription which I hope will help. I picked up a Macmillan recipient book from the hospital for a few ideas. We've gone on to whole milk and I'm adding cream (just a little) to any milky drinks he has. 

He is really struggling to enjoy any of his meals and finds everything very sweet. Any suggestions for getting extra calories into a fussy veg hating pudding struggling  eater would be very much appreciated

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    It is really hard to get the calories in when you are "off" your food and food doesn't taste as expected and eating is a chore. If your husband can choke down enough of those thick supplementary drinks he will get enough nutrition to keep him going. I think 6 a day does it, but its a horrible chore. Serving him small portions will help as a big plate of food can be quite daunting, putting him off even starting the meal. Little and often seems best. Also what is palatable today may not be tomorrow. As Cathy recommends all those items avoided while dieting are good. Fatty sausages, bacon, pizza, kebab, chips, lasagne, fried eggs, jam sandwich, cheese on toast etc if he hates vegetables how about serving up some fruit. wish you both all the best

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    It is really hard to get the calories in when you are "off" your food and food doesn't taste as expected and eating is a chore. If your husband can choke down enough of those thick supplementary drinks he will get enough nutrition to keep him going. I think 6 a day does it, but its a horrible chore. Serving him small portions will help as a big plate of food can be quite daunting, putting him off even starting the meal. Little and often seems best. Also what is palatable today may not be tomorrow. As Cathy recommends all those items avoided while dieting are good. Fatty sausages, bacon, pizza, kebab, chips, lasagne, fried eggs, jam sandwich, cheese on toast etc if he hates vegetables how about serving up some fruit. wish you both all the best

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