fit2Bme2014
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Where to get protein foods and samples
fit2Bme2014 replied to MacMadame's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
It seems like many of the drinks are under 20 grams of Protein. Has anyone tried this one? http://www.swansonvitamins.com/about-time-whey-protein-isolate-vanilla-2-lbs-pwdr?csi=SYX002&csp=AT001 I've heard that there is less hair loss after surgery if you stay on the high side of protein. -
OH!! Now I understand. My dr. office called last week to reschedule my first appointment with the surgeon, and to tell me that my surgeon will be leaving the practice in a few months, but because of my insurance, I don't have to weight the usual "6 month" weight period, so I could probably have the surgery before she leaves if I wanted to. I was to overwhelmed to ask what she was talking about, but now I understand. I have Medicare and a bmi of over 50. How did this happen. I can't believe that I've regained 50 over the last year. Self-loathing... I can lose weight. I've don't it before. I just can't seem to keep it off...
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Wishing that I didn't feel like looking in to wls as a copout. I should be able to do this myself, shouldn't I. And, I have, really sucessfully...just haven't been able to maintain it. Smh
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Hi Fit… I've had the same thoughts, that is until I did the psych eval. The wonderful doctor and I had a conversation and she told me this:
"You're an educated woman, you're smart, you're logical ~ you've got a good head on your shoulders and if your weight was a logical issued, you'd have solved this problem long ago. But it's not ~ it's a very complex hormonal and emotional issue. The surgery will be the tool to kick-start your success and then your...
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Hi! I know the original post is a bit old, but I'm in EUGENE and I'm having my first appointment with Dr. Folek on 1/14. It's only been a few weeks since I went to the orientation, so I've not been do a support group meeting yet. Anyway, I would love to connect with other Sleeve folks in the area.
I'm looking forward to my first appointment with my surgeon this week.