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Dad, 70, post brain surgery, also bleeding in stomach. fast drop hb level. not low on iron/b12. suggest diet and avoid? is protein drink okay?
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Stop bleeding first: The physicians treating him should be working on stopping all active stomach bleeding. A balanced protein rich and iron rich diet will give him the building blocks to recuperate.
Answered 8/1/2014
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