Gaining weight on xeloda

Keepmewell1

I started on Xeloda in May and have had scans that show that the disease is not progressing right now so YAY! But I find that I am gaining weight on Xeloda for a number of reasons. First, when I'm in the 2 weeks of taking the medicine, even a short walk is difficult. I find myself short of breath and my feet hurt. Also, the only things I want to eat are comfort foods.... mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese. A salad does not appeal and the smells of vegetables bother me. Eating makes the nausea stop temporarily so it feels good to eat. Has anyone found a good form of exercise? I do yoga but that is more for my mind than for keeping my weight down. Does anyone have a diet that has worked for them? I feel like it may sound trivial to worry about weight when there are so many other things going on but I feel like this is at least something within my control.