Yourself Questions to ask your physician. Continue all of the above recommendations for what to do in preparation for chemotherapy, and increase protein powder supplementation to twice a day. Five or 6 snack-type meals a day can reduce some of the stress on your digestive tract.
Smoothies make a perfect meal.
Don't lie down after eating. Allow yourself an hour or more to digest. Try a short walk after meals or, if you need to rest, sit with your legs stretched out and your head propped up with pillows. Don't drink liquids with your meals. This keeps your digestive juices at full strength, promoting complete digestion and reducing indigestion.