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My doc told me i need to gain wait she suspects i have gastroperesus how should i do that if i'm satisfied with a few bites & get sick after a meal?

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Liquid supplement: Consider adding a liquid nutritional supplement like ensure. Metoclopramide, available with a prescription and only under supervision, is also helpful.

Answered 3/21/2013

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