tazzygirl
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As for chemo weight gain, I'll quote it straight out of a medical manual. CHEMO WEIGHT GAIN What is weight gain? Most of us in the United States, and likely the rest of the world, are familiar with weight gain. It is very common as we age and, in most cases, is both expected and normal. However, some chemotherapy may contribute to weight gain. Weight gain after chemo may happen for a variety of reasons including: Less activity. People tend to exercise less while taking chemotherapy. Eating more. Some medications actually increase the appetite. Increased fatty tissue. Some chemotherapy regimens may contain steroids. Steroids can cause fat deposits to develop (often between the shoulder blades). Some people also experience a round or full face. These side effects occur most often with long-term steroid use is expected and will go away once steroids are discontinued. Do you notice anything? None of these are out of your control. None. And the name of said medical manual? Im sure since you quoted it right from the source it would be easy to come up with the name. However, your source is not a medical manual, but instead a web site, which you nit picked out what you wanted to show, and deleted what didnt agree with your debate. http://www.chemocare.com/managing/weight_changes.asp Such as... What is chemo weight gain/weight loss? Chemotherapy may directly or indirectly cause weight gain or weight loss. Slight fluctuations (a few pounds) in your weight, after chemotheraphy, either up or down, are not dangerous. However, significant chemotheraphy weight loss or weight gain may affect your health and/or your ability to tolerate your treatments. Or... If you have fluid retention: •Elevate your feet as often as possible. •Do not stand for long periods of time. •Avoid tight clothing (shoes, girdles, etc). •Do not cross your legs. •Reduce your salt intake. Avoid foods such as bouillon, potato chips, tomato juice, bacon, ham, canned soups, soy sauce, and table salt, for example. •If your swelling is severe, consider wearing Jobst stockings or TED hose. •Weigh yourself daily. Do not try any fad diets without discussing this with your health care provider. Some of these diets may pose risks to your health. Now, Im sure Scott Hamilton may be your hero... But I would hardly turn to him when it comes to matters of chemotherapy and its reactions. So, while you are in training. how about getting some training in patient care, how to treat others, and an indepth understanding of how your attitude will get you fired and sued.
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