Re: Wound management and nutrition

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/7/2004 1:00:01 AM Central Standard Time,

mjs93311@... writes:

FYI serous fluid is almost pure protein. It is very important for

good wound healing that protein intake is maintained. Also, don't

forget adequate fluid intake.

Marta

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LOL...Marta Great minds think alike....I asked Ann about 20 minutes ago if

she was supplementing her protein....Because of the protein losses.I also told

her to drink it up...LOL. She said the HH nurses were pushing pedialyte...I

would be more worried about the protein than the lytes...Am I right?

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 130 lbs (377.7 to 247.2 and still going)

BMI 39.4...No longer Morbidly obese!

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Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

[Guest guest]

>...I would be more worried about the protein than the lytes...Am I

>right? in Bama

Mel, I think we will crave salts and not crave protein. Just my

opinion.

Marta

[Guest guest]

>...I would be more worried about the protein than the lytes...Am I

>right? in Bama

Mel, I think we will crave salts and not crave protein. Just my

opinion.

Marta

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/6/2004 10:59:07 PM Pacific Standard Time,

mjs93311@... writes:

> FYI serous fluid is almost pure protein. It is very important for

> good wound healing that protein intake is maintained. Also, don't

> forget adequate fluid intake.

>

Great advice, Marta...I'm doing this pretty well. Hugs and blessings, Ann