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Reason For Declining Health Condition After Hernia Surgery?
My Father is 87 had hernia surgery 8 weeks ago ended up on a J peg feeding tube he was diagnosed with Gastropsis (sp) his condition is actually declining not gaining any towards a quality of life. Doctors don t seem to have any answer, accept be patient. Any advice?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Thanks for posting your query.
Due to his jej feeding he is not getting adequate nutrition. Kindly describe the amount and quantify the feeds he gets daily.
Also what cause was found for gastroparesis as if cause is not corrected then problem persists.
You can add protein x powder to his feeds.
Thanks for posting your query.
Due to his jej feeding he is not getting adequate nutrition. Kindly describe the amount and quantify the feeds he gets daily.
Also what cause was found for gastroparesis as if cause is not corrected then problem persists.
You can add protein x powder to his feeds.
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