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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
won't eat after surgery
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Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition
This forum is for questions and support regarding child nutrition issues such as: Acne and food, Allergies and food, Balanced Menus, Diabetes, Finicky Eaters, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, Weight Loss.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
won't eat after surgery
by Madeline41, Jul 21, 2008 10:36AM
My son had surgery on June 10 and in the hospital was a VERY picky eater. I thought when he got home things would get better and they have gotten worse. He is already a selective eater and we have been reduced to hot dogs (no roll), ravioli and yogurt. Any suggestions?
Is your child male or female?
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Male
What is your child's height?
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@45 pds.
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Jul 22, 2008 08:46PM
, Jul 22, 2008 08:46PMTo: Madeline41
Would you please state your son's age and weight so I able to answer your question properly. Thank you.
Member Comments (3)
by Madeline41, Jul 23, 2008 09:11AM
My son is 9 yrs. old and is approximately 45 pds. at this point. The doctor said that an appetite problem could occur due to surgery but I wasn't expecting for it to be this hard!
by Renee Radenberg, Jul 27, 2008 07:52PM
, Jul 27, 2008 07:52PMTo: Madeline41
Thank you for his age. If he is eating yogurt, try making yogurt smoothies (2 containers of yogurt & frozen fruit). If he would not take the fruit then make milkshakes with the yogurt and ice cream. Give it to him twice a day for extra calories and protein until his appetite returns. Children love to cook. Have him help you with preparing foods and setting the table. Have him help you make the milkshakes or yogurt smoothies. Hopefully this will increase his interest in food. The most important thing is to relax. If his appetite does not return, suggest having him seen by his doctor.
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