Getting more calories due to chronic weight loss
Hi. Still kind of new here but wanted to share something I discovered. I've been drinking those ensure and boost max protein shakes typically having around 320-350 calories. And typically buy store brand to save several dollars. My PCP listed me with severe weight loss, 165 down to 133 in less than year a d I do eat some meals each days, switched from water to juices for extra calories. I found Boost VHC but only from internet results. It has 520 calories per 8 oz. container so I ordered a carton direct from manufacturer. Drink 2 sometimes 3 a day. I feel better even drinking 2 cause I know I've gotten over 1000 calories. Hoping that with my continued intermittent small meals and snacks will help add weight. I try to eat healthy but fruits n veggies dont add that much. Salmon when I can, and pasta when I have energy to pre prep. But it is not a prescription and orderable online. Not carried by local grocers by me. So if you need more calories give it a try, my fav is chocolate good and cold.
Hi @PaulATX, thanks for sharing. I am glad the shakes are making you feel better. I hope the small meals and shakes will help you. We are so glad you found our community and please reach out whenever you need. We are here for you. Jill, COPD.net, team member
Thanks for the info! I will be passing this along to my sister and will probably be needing it before I am done with some treatments I am going through, I am only down 10 lbs right now, but did not have much to spare when I started, oops 😀 I am wondering if you asked your local store or pharmacy if they could order for you, then maybe see if your insurance would cover the cost with using a prescription, I know my sister gets insurance help with just her regular Boost / Ensure. My Mother in law also had help with hers about 15 yrs ago through Medicare. Just a thought there. Thanks though I did not know about this Boost at all. , thanks again, gave my sister as I mentioned earlier the info. She called tonight (Friday) to say that her pharmacy has ordered for her and of course will put on the shelve to see if others might need it, yes her insurance will cover some of the cost for her, she is grateful for the information you shared and wishes the best to you. She suffers from Crohn disease, EPI and COPD. She is very excited to she how it helps with the weight she so desperately needs. Thank you again from the sisters!
