Getting ready to start this and have some questions.

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My daughter is 20 months old and after more testing than I care to

remember, the only diagnosis given is failure to thrive. She's only

17 pounds and won't eat much. She's vomitted since birth, her doctor

kept saying it was reflux. She was breastfed, didn't tolerate it,

changed to formula, same effect. WE switched her to soy and

suddenly, no more vomitting. But, her GI doctor insists it's a

calorie issue why she won't gain weight and prescribed a very

expensive, very high calorie formula called Peptamen Jr. It's for

tube feeding GI compromised children. It SAYS it's gluton and

lactose free. (it is made from whey). She vomits milk products,

berries, orange, and pineapple. I don't know if this is an allergy,

exactly, or not.

My questions: Does anyone know if this formula is legal for this

diet? Our pediatrician (a new one)isn't very familiar with this

diet, but has ok'd us trying it.

And am I supposed to start with the yogurt or fruits? Do I stop all

other foods and only introduce one at a time. (bananas only for a

while, then add apples?)

Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you,

Cheryl