Canada
A 56-year-old female asked:
Took out most of sm intestine how do i eat?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jordan Rushanswered
Gastroenterology 15 years experience
Difficult: You are certainly at risk of malabsorption and a condition called short bowel syndrome. Sometimes you may need supplemental nutrition such as tpn.
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