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mneville

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Aidan went today for a check-up and had a great report. His weight at 27 months old is just over 35 pounds which puts him in the 96%! Our clinic is thrilled with that. However when we were in Minnesota, Dr Warwick said he was a little overweight. I am scared to cut back the fat because I know weight is so important and such a hard thing for many little CFers. He is a Double Delta and severely pancreatic insufficient but somehow keeps the weight on with the high fat diet.

Do I cut back the fat? He is a picky eater but has developed a taste for the higher fat foods because that is what we always gave him. ANy suggestions? Or do I just stay extremely grateful that he has the extra pounds when he gets sick?

Megan
 
M

mneville

Guest
Aidan went today for a check-up and had a great report. His weight at 27 months old is just over 35 pounds which puts him in the 96%! Our clinic is thrilled with that. However when we were in Minnesota, Dr Warwick said he was a little overweight. I am scared to cut back the fat because I know weight is so important and such a hard thing for many little CFers. He is a Double Delta and severely pancreatic insufficient but somehow keeps the weight on with the high fat diet.

Do I cut back the fat? He is a picky eater but has developed a taste for the higher fat foods because that is what we always gave him. ANy suggestions? Or do I just stay extremely grateful that he has the extra pounds when he gets sick?

Megan
 
M

mneville

Guest
Aidan went today for a check-up and had a great report. His weight at 27 months old is just over 35 pounds which puts him in the 96%! Our clinic is thrilled with that. However when we were in Minnesota, Dr Warwick said he was a little overweight. I am scared to cut back the fat because I know weight is so important and such a hard thing for many little CFers. He is a Double Delta and severely pancreatic insufficient but somehow keeps the weight on with the high fat diet.

Do I cut back the fat? He is a picky eater but has developed a taste for the higher fat foods because that is what we always gave him. ANy suggestions? Or do I just stay extremely grateful that he has the extra pounds when he gets sick?

Megan
 
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Diane

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Hi Megan, Congrats on the good report <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
If it were me, i wouldnt change anything. The extra pounds may come in very handy if he gets sick. It would be a different story if he were getting to the point of obesity, but a few extra pounds is a good thing with cf. Keep up the good work !
 
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Diane

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Hi Megan, Congrats on the good report <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
If it were me, i wouldnt change anything. The extra pounds may come in very handy if he gets sick. It would be a different story if he were getting to the point of obesity, but a few extra pounds is a good thing with cf. Keep up the good work !
 
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Diane

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Hi Megan, Congrats on the good report <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
If it were me, i wouldnt change anything. The extra pounds may come in very handy if he gets sick. It would be a different story if he were getting to the point of obesity, but a few extra pounds is a good thing with cf. Keep up the good work !
 
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Ratatosk

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We have a doctor, too who stated concern with the possibility of DS gaining too much weight. He's also double delta f508 and we've struggled to keep him in the 50th percentile. He's gotten above that at recent appointments and we figure it's a little extra insurance, padding in case he comes down with something. Plus since he's such a finicky eater, he sometimes goes thru times where it is a terrible struggle just to get him to eat anything.

We give him Carnation Instant Breakfast made with whole milk and cream for breakfast and supper. Lately he's been snacking after preschool on sunflower nuts and peanuts. And if he asks for white milk (he doesn't like chocolate -- weirdo), I sneak in a dash of cream. I also add olive oil and or butter to his casseroles and pasta.
 
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Ratatosk

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We have a doctor, too who stated concern with the possibility of DS gaining too much weight. He's also double delta f508 and we've struggled to keep him in the 50th percentile. He's gotten above that at recent appointments and we figure it's a little extra insurance, padding in case he comes down with something. Plus since he's such a finicky eater, he sometimes goes thru times where it is a terrible struggle just to get him to eat anything.

We give him Carnation Instant Breakfast made with whole milk and cream for breakfast and supper. Lately he's been snacking after preschool on sunflower nuts and peanuts. And if he asks for white milk (he doesn't like chocolate -- weirdo), I sneak in a dash of cream. I also add olive oil and or butter to his casseroles and pasta.
 
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Ratatosk

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Staff member
We have a doctor, too who stated concern with the possibility of DS gaining too much weight. He's also double delta f508 and we've struggled to keep him in the 50th percentile. He's gotten above that at recent appointments and we figure it's a little extra insurance, padding in case he comes down with something. Plus since he's such a finicky eater, he sometimes goes thru times where it is a terrible struggle just to get him to eat anything.

We give him Carnation Instant Breakfast made with whole milk and cream for breakfast and supper. Lately he's been snacking after preschool on sunflower nuts and peanuts. And if he asks for white milk (he doesn't like chocolate -- weirdo), I sneak in a dash of cream. I also add olive oil and or butter to his casseroles and pasta.
 
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princessjdc

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I wouldnt worry about that extra weight, just keep doing what your doing. According to charts with my height and everything, I should be over weight but when I tell my dr. that Im over weight he disagrees with me and tells me I need that extra fat! So keep fattening him up, because it will come in handy when he gets sick.
 
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princessjdc

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I wouldnt worry about that extra weight, just keep doing what your doing. According to charts with my height and everything, I should be over weight but when I tell my dr. that Im over weight he disagrees with me and tells me I need that extra fat! So keep fattening him up, because it will come in handy when he gets sick.
 
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princessjdc

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I wouldnt worry about that extra weight, just keep doing what your doing. According to charts with my height and everything, I should be over weight but when I tell my dr. that Im over weight he disagrees with me and tells me I need that extra fat! So keep fattening him up, because it will come in handy when he gets sick.
 
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mneville

Guest
Aidan went through a period where he hated to eat (10-16 months old). At that time he was suffering from severe sinus disease which was going undetected. It is no wonder now why he hated to eat b/c he felt horrible and couldn't taste anything. When he went through that, I just tried to make every bite count. So I gace him really fatty stuff (hot dogs, bacon, La Creme Yogurt, mac and cheese with whipping cream, pudding with cream ect..)

Well after sinus surgery, we discovered a new child- a much happier one who liked to eat more! So now he enjoys eating more but it is still the higher fat foods and the same type of foods. He won't try vegetables or fruit yet.

His typical diet:
Breakfast- 2 slices of pork roll, 1/2 La Creme Yogurt and whole milk
Snack- pretzels, yogurt, or chips with milk
Lunch- chicken nuggets, fries, pizza, mac and cheese or hot dog with milk
Snack- pudding, raisins, chips or a cookie with milk
Dinner- same as lunch with milk
Milk before bed

Now that he is at a good weight, I know I have to introduce healthier stuff and not worry so much. Thanks, Megan
 
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mneville

Guest
Aidan went through a period where he hated to eat (10-16 months old). At that time he was suffering from severe sinus disease which was going undetected. It is no wonder now why he hated to eat b/c he felt horrible and couldn't taste anything. When he went through that, I just tried to make every bite count. So I gace him really fatty stuff (hot dogs, bacon, La Creme Yogurt, mac and cheese with whipping cream, pudding with cream ect..)

Well after sinus surgery, we discovered a new child- a much happier one who liked to eat more! So now he enjoys eating more but it is still the higher fat foods and the same type of foods. He won't try vegetables or fruit yet.

His typical diet:
Breakfast- 2 slices of pork roll, 1/2 La Creme Yogurt and whole milk
Snack- pretzels, yogurt, or chips with milk
Lunch- chicken nuggets, fries, pizza, mac and cheese or hot dog with milk
Snack- pudding, raisins, chips or a cookie with milk
Dinner- same as lunch with milk
Milk before bed

Now that he is at a good weight, I know I have to introduce healthier stuff and not worry so much. Thanks, Megan
 
M

mneville

Guest
Aidan went through a period where he hated to eat (10-16 months old). At that time he was suffering from severe sinus disease which was going undetected. It is no wonder now why he hated to eat b/c he felt horrible and couldn't taste anything. When he went through that, I just tried to make every bite count. So I gace him really fatty stuff (hot dogs, bacon, La Creme Yogurt, mac and cheese with whipping cream, pudding with cream ect..)

Well after sinus surgery, we discovered a new child- a much happier one who liked to eat more! So now he enjoys eating more but it is still the higher fat foods and the same type of foods. He won't try vegetables or fruit yet.

His typical diet:
Breakfast- 2 slices of pork roll, 1/2 La Creme Yogurt and whole milk
Snack- pretzels, yogurt, or chips with milk
Lunch- chicken nuggets, fries, pizza, mac and cheese or hot dog with milk
Snack- pudding, raisins, chips or a cookie with milk
Dinner- same as lunch with milk
Milk before bed

Now that he is at a good weight, I know I have to introduce healthier stuff and not worry so much. Thanks, Megan
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
Max would much rather have carrot sticks or watermelon than eat a gooey, yummy fat filled dessert, have mashed potatoes & gravy -- any kind of meat for that matter. Toddlers... Sigh!
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
Max would much rather have carrot sticks or watermelon than eat a gooey, yummy fat filled dessert, have mashed potatoes & gravy -- any kind of meat for that matter. Toddlers... Sigh!
 
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