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I was having problems with skim but then looked at the label and realized how much sugar is in skim milk. No wonder I kept feeling sick after drinking a protein shake. I switched to light soy milk. This does not apply to everyone just me because of how I handle sugar.

Hi Cyn Got your e-mail and sent you some things

I feel for you. I know that stress triggers comforting habits that are bad. Working on it.

Scary thing is I am 2 ears post op. I spoke to the doctor's office and they are doing my annual labs to include the hormones

Recently, I have had issues with mood. I have had mood swings and doctors have put me on meds to help keep everything balanced. Anyone else have similar problems.

Ent to the gym on Saturday , between a knee brace and ankle brace I feel as if I am falling apart but like the results

Helpful hint remove it from the wrapper first lol , I forgot the other day and whoops

Greek yogurt is mixed not fruit on the bottom . Those are high in sugar.

It is an advanced type of pedometer. It tracks activity and counts steps and calories burned. There is an app for fitness pal that it interfaces with.

Greek yogurt has twice the protein . Sugar depends on what type. I have found some newer ones that are light that do not have a lot of sugar.

I just started using it and my wife bought me a fitbit to use with t. My doctor suggested it. I am Pendingmedic look forward to having some online friends

Sounds like dumping syndrome . I know my sugar consumption has to be 9 grams or less. Everyone is different but when I get too much, I feel Ill and will lose one way or another.

I tried these and found them great. Only downer is where you can find them, I have found GNC to be a little critical when you one in. They a very short and abrupt and it's not like the place was swamped with customers

Try Dannon 100 calorie ones they are flavored and low sugar. Good for protein

A time to change. I guess the beginning of the story comes about three years ago. After a major change in my life, I returned to school and earned two Associates degrees. The first was in medical assisting and the second in a medical office administration. Following a series of jobs to hold while finishing school, employment was found with the sisters of St. Francis out of Michigan city, Indiana. The job was as a medical assistant with a company named Working Well. These clinics specialized in occupational medicine and I was hired as a floating medical assistant to work between the companies five clinics in Northwest Indiana. This was definitely a change of pace compared to what I had previously been used to working within the cable television industry. It was a cold fall morning in late October when driving to work, it became increasingly harder and harder to breath. A cold which had been caught was becoming increasingly worse and worse. Driving became a task that was more difficult than usual. A decision was made to go to the emergency department of St. Anthony hospital. The results from that trip was a diagnosis of bronchitis and I was sent on my way back to work. Within the next week. The symptoms became increasingly worse, leading to a visit to my new Dr. for the hospital health insurance. The doctor was booked but they got me in to see his nurse practitioner, Ms. Nicolette Alexander. During a visit with Alexander took some precautionary tests and a chest x-ray gave me some medicine and said she would follow up with me. Less than a day later I received a phone call at work from Ms. Alexander's office. Not tracking me down was no easy task because I have been bouncing around from office to office for the last few weeks. Needless to say the message from the doctor was. I need to see you now! Gary my whole life I have never had a doctor track me down and use that phrase. So I knew was urgent. You have come of that meeting has stayed with me to this day. She stated. My heart was enlarged and my symptoms were indicating a need to see a cardiac specialist. It was at that point I was introduced to Dr.Sammie Dali. He informed me of a diagnosis of congestive heart failure and a ejection factor of 24%. In layman's terms that meant my heart was operating at only 24% capacity. After that Dr. Dali began a regime of medications, cardiac rehab and lifestyle changes to correct this condition. Within a few months. My overall health improved, but not enough to make a satisfactory change. My weight, but still an issue and the doctor and I began discussing bariatric surgery as an option. After being referred to above Midwest Bariatric Institute, it was decided that I was a good candidate for bariatric surgery but there were conditions. It was necessary for me to demonstrate that I could live the program and walked the walk. So with that began a series of nutrition classes, medical appointments, support group meetings, evaluations and lifestyle changes. Physically I was beginning to improve. But emotionally it was a roller coaster. One day the motions would be highly because everything was going alright and others because a reverse to rock-bottom when things went wrong. Six months later, after various evaluations, another cardiac scare and various doctors discussing my situation, it was decided that surgery was a go. In my corner was Ms. Alexander and Dr. Dali in the opposing corner was Dr. Gerald Cahill and his team off specialist. Dr. Cahill was concerned of possible cardiac issues, but finally agreed after Dr. Dali went to bat and hit a home run. Going into the surgery was a scary proposition. I remember thinking please hurry up and get this over with so I can continue on with my life. Papers have been filed, a medical leave. Approved and most of all a long heart-to-heart talk with my wife. The date of the surgery, after a comforting visit from my pastor, and imposing on one of my good friends to stay with Kathy, my wife, it began. I remember being wheeled into the cold operating room being given medication to relax and almost choking as a breathing tube was placed then blackness came signaling the true beginning of my new life. It is now 2 years later, I have lost over 150 pounds and feel great. Now has come the time for me to get serious. Time to exercise and watch the diet. It will be a challenge.

Love this idea. I hope that my being male will not put anyone off but would like to talk with others. Pendingmedic@comcast.net

My wife is so happy with me. She watches and cares so much. We took a vacation and she was amazed and proud that I was able to make it through the zoo without having to stop and rest several times. The only problem is when my protein dropped and started feeling weak.

I have had a problem since my surgery with sugar content. Anything over 9-11 grams makes me feel ill. I use plain Greek yogurt and mix sugar free jello with it. Makes a great side for lunches.