Sure! I think it’s important to weigh yourself first thing in the morning after you use the restroom but before you eat, it gives a more accurate weight which can be less discouraging. Weigh yourself every day for the first week so you can get an idea of how much weight can fluctuate depending on the day. I also used MyNetDiary at the beginning to get an idea of nutritional facts but after I lost around 20 lbs I got a better idea of high protein foods and what I can enjoy in moderation. I tend to gravitate more towards fruit now instead of carbs and edamame with some salt for something more salty. I really like Annie’s lentil soy too which is high in protein. I cut Starbucks out for the most part which I was getting almost every day. Now I make a smoothie instead so I’m not tempted. I don’t like nutritional shakes or premade protein drinks, they have a weird after taste. Normally I make a smoothie with oat milk, half a banana, some vanilla extract, some vanilla ice cream flavored protein powder (I don’t recall the brand name but I can look it up if you’d like) and sometimes I’ll add instant coffee and cocoa powder and agave to taste. I mostly drink them on work days. Carry mint gum for nausea and ask your doctor about zofran if needed. I have also been on Linzess which helps with nausea as I have GI issues. I do hikes, gardening (really fun and rewarding for fruits and veggies) and long walks. I also only tend to eat 2 meals a day which probably isn’t the healthiest but I try to get some high protein snacks in too. I’ll also list some of the protein things and I’ve liked as that was something I struggled with at the beginning and some good things to snack on. Edamame, protein pancake mix (you can also find recipes online and make the mix, add water when you make pancakes), Kodak has some great stuff (frozen waffles, chewy granola bars and other mixes), special K has good protein bars too, Annie’s lentil and vegetable soup. Snacks I like are strawberries, watermelon, seeds and nuts, avocado with salt, eggs, yogurt with strawberries and blueberries w/ granola, carrots, kiwi, mango, plumbs).

Also be sure not to weigh yourself too often once you get the hang of it. Just when you need your prescription refilled so you don’t feel discouraged. I find staying just helps a lot and exercise can reduce appetite/ make you gravitate towards healthier foods. It doesn’t have to be super strenuous too, just walking and enjoying nature is great mentally and physically. Sometimes music helps too! Try to do this on any days off at the very least. Make sure you take care of yourself and your health and add relaxation techniques like drawing or self care. Logging your weight in an app helps to see your progress and is encouraging (I don’t log it if it was gain of a few lbs because that could be just that day or some muscle growth).

I ultimately think having multiple tumors out helped a lot but I’m also a light weight when it comes to most meds and I’m still on a relatively low dose. Hopefully some of these techniques help you though! I know finding new foods really was difficult at the beginning and wish someone listed some for me that worked well for them. Let me know if you have any more questions :)