heart transplant and diets

julez4774

hi my son had heart transplant recently has tried cutting down his food i even bought him weight watchers stuff as hes very fussy wont really eat fruit or veg unless i make my veg soup and puree it
he has to go to hospital every month for check ups he told them he been on weightwatchers they told him off said way to much salt that he has to excercise
he still gets pain and breathlessness even after excercise hes walking more when at school hes using gym when at home he goes on his bike next day hes in his bed most of day as took it out of him yet dr says he has ro walk 2 miles a day hes so tired he tells dr how hes feeling they ignore him

he also does just dance games on wii and biggest loser challenge on wii

could really do with some info what can do for him he always saying hes hungry i tried stopping him from having certin foods and drinks nothing helps

lisaabenjamin

Hope you don;t mind me asking, but what was the reason for his heart transplant? Was it diet/obesity related? Also how old is he?

julez4774

he was born with heart condition which got worse hes nearly 20

DavPul

Doctor question

bcattoes

You really should ask your doctor these questions, and perhaps ask for a referral to a dietician.

But I will say that if he is almost 20 it might be time to stop being so fussy and learn to try new foods. Not eating any vegetables is not smart. He needs to be smart with his diet.

lisaabenjamin

I agree, you should probably discuss these things with a doctor. There's a disclaimer that pops up on almost every exercise DVD and weight loss program advert that says "Consult a doctor before undertaking any new exercise regime/weight loss plan" but almost everyone ignores it! I'd say in your son's case, with his medical history, he should definitely heed that advice!