vvanw 發表於 16-12-17 05:14
can anything be done?
Nothing much. He has a feeding team following up with him routinely, but nothing significant happened. That's why the GI doctor just told the parents to give him whatever he wants to eat, even it's junk food like ice cream, potato chips, or candy, as long as he's willing to put in his mouth.
From what I've seen when being with the kid often enough to tell, he does eat normal daily portion, a big bowl of rice with meat and veggie every meal. Usually takes him an hour to finish, but he does eat all of them (otherwise the parents will punish him). He has all kind of supplements on the side, but he doesn't snack at all. He's prescribed by the doctor to drink two bottles of Pediasure daily to build up more calories (250 cal per bottle).
However, one good thing is, he hardly gets sick, not cold or flu, and he's super energetic. He does martial art, basketball, and street dance. Besides the weight, he's a perfectly normal boy.
I never mind the rain from the sky, as long as I have the sun in your eyes~