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Suffering From Protein Malnutrition. Stomach Remove For Bleeding Ulcer. What Should Be Done To Gain 20 Pounds Weight?

I have Protein Malautrition real bad,my weight was 73 pounds when I found out from Doctors.I have gained a few pounds.I see a Clinical Dietition and she wants me to gain 20 pounds.I had my Stomace removed back in March 1988 because of a bleeding ulcer bigger then a (soft ball) Could you please share what you may think could help also.Thank-you very much.Barbara Roach 07/31/2013
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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Basically you have to increase your food intake to increase your daily caloric intake aginst your requiremnt. It is better to avoid protiens you are intolerant to. Your dietician will be able to advice you on the foods and quantities you should consume.
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Suffering From Protein Malnutrition. Stomach Remove For Bleeding Ulcer. What Should Be Done To Gain 20 Pounds Weight?

Basically you have to increase your food intake to increase your daily caloric intake aginst your requiremnt. It is better to avoid protiens you are intolerant to. Your dietician will be able to advice you on the foods and quantities you should consume.