Re: Appetite stimulant suggestions?
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Re: Appetite stimulant suggestions?

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    • July 31, 2015 at 4:38 am
    DianaD
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    There are non-steroidal medications that a doctor can prescribe to stimulate appetite. 

    Have you tried the nutritional supplements, such as Ensure?   They come in different flavors–chocolate, strawberry, vanila.  

    Home-made smoothies may be another option.  There are lot of recipes on the internet.  They can be either vegetable or fruit based, and you can add a powdered protein supplement.  

    You could also add a powdered proten supplement to mllk shakes.  

    What about soups, cold summer soups or hot?  

    I hope this helps.  Best wishes for your dad, you and your family. 

     

     

     

     

     

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