Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Pt with N/V which she states can happen as occasionally as every couple months. She is unable to determine what brings it on as it happens after meals or on an empty stomach and she has lost 140# over the past 2 years (RNY 93'). Poor appetite. Does better with carb heavy foods (bread, fruit) and has trouble with protein. Can drink fluids if done slowly. No reported dumping. Takes a Centrum Silver and B12 supplement. Labs: PAB, B12, Iron, Vit D, Zn, B1, Vit A nl. High folate, low ferretin. gastric emptying test nl Would like to help this pt out but not sure what to do. Any ideas? Hosier, RD, LD Clinical Dietitian Member ASBS www.asbs.org St. Luke's Boise Medical Center 381-1519 " TWEF <slrmc.org> " made the following annotations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ " This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential or privileged, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by error, please notify us immediately and destroy the related message. " ============================================================================== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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