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Partial lung lobectomy in 2013. cavity never grew close. unaware of it. 2017 pneumonia + other infections due to infection cavity. hiv+. early 2017 cytomegalovirus. need to gain weight for operation to fill cavity with muscle. stuck @ 52kg. how?
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HIV: lung ressection: If you are being treated with current HIV medications, and have not developed AIDS , weight gain from your current weight is going to be difficult. Best is to meet with your current healthcare provider and discuss possible methodology to increase lean body mass.
Answered 3/16/2018
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