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john80670
john80670

Hi just a quick question, what's the best thing i can get to put weight on please ?

I have emphysema and acid reflux and because the acid sets my throat off i stopped eating most foods to stop it over 12 months ago, but lost loads of weight and diet is poor even on my records at the doctors it says poor but they wont help me.

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  • Vee2
    Vee2 john80670

    Posted

    I think you need a referral to a dietician John.

    There are foods that may need to be avoided with acid reflux and there are foods to gain weight which may not help the reflux.

    I would check with the BLF helpline for further information on what you can do and also advice on your rights for a referral to a deitician.

    Patient UK will have information of diet and acid reflux also.

    Good luck with gaining some weight and managing the acid reflux successfully.

    Best wishes V

    • john80670
      john80670 Vee2

      Posted

      Thank you will call BFL in the morning to see what they say. 
  • ricky2-
    ricky2- john80670

    Posted

    IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO GET THE ENSURE PLUS AND MIX IT WITH MILK.  IT IA A LITTLE PRICEY BUT HELPED ME SUSTAIN AND EVEN GAIN A LITTLE WEIGHT.  I HAVE WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE SAME REASON AND SYMPTOMS YOU HAVE.

    RICKY

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