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Originally Posted by underanalysis
I think she's still having a pretty tough time and going back and forth. She'll have a few weeks where she seems to be doing okay, but then she'll mention a lot of problems with nausea and not wanting to eat or drink at all.
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This will continue for quite awhile longer. Even after 10+ years, I still have bad days. The first three months are THE WORST, but they do pass. and it DOES get better. I promise
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Originally Posted by underanalysis
Not sure about liquids. Infections seem to be by and large in the belly area. Not sure if she's doing any deliberate exercise or just being generally more active. She is planning to go back too work soon and has a pretty active job.
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Thanks for the info. And here are a few thoughts.
First of all, a little journal so that she can track her food, liquid, and emotions. If she's not doing it now, she really should start, especially in these early days. My desk was littered with yellow sticky notes as i tracked all this, but that's the way I roll. Other people are MUCH more organized
She might like a nice, fairly large water bottle - nothing smaller than 20 ounces. I know there are those quart size and maybe even half gallons, but they're really inconvenient to carry. Just something pretty and well insulated so that she can have either hot or cold.
Flavored stuff for drinking. No soda, of course. if she's a tea drinker, if you can find some tea that she can't find in her area or something you think she might enjoy, that would be nice. I don't remember how I came across this, but Harney's hot cinnamon tea is one of the best things EVER!!! same thing with no-cal drink mixes like crystal light or those drops.
And she CAN HAVE some SF hard candies and gum, but that's up to you.
Now, I'm a little concerned with the fact that she has an active job and doesn't seem to be exercising. It's important that she maintain muscle mass while she loses, and it sounds like she needs it for her job. That means anything from weights to stretchy bands or DVDs, and other 'toys.' Don't send any of them. BUT if this is something that you think she might appreciate, perhaps a gift card to a local sports equipment store so she can choose her weapons.
and finally, a nice piece of jewelry or a lovely scarf [reasonably priced, of course] to celebrate her progress and tenacity. We call them non-food rewards around here. You could also consider a gift card to a local nail salon for a mani/pedi. Such a luxury that most of us don't think about.
Hope these ideas have helped - I'm sure you can come up with something more customized, and I'm hoping that other folks will stop by with some ideas.
Oh. and suggest that she join our group. this is what we're here for!