June 2013 Sleevers GROUP

[Aline728 301]

@ jenn...I agree I research and research and try to make as many changes as I can now to help with the transition as much as I can...

[getlownurse 105]

Diva and Aline, where are you all having your surgeries at?

[Vermillymomma82 39]

Got my date today!!! June 12th

Have to be there at 8am...surgery is at 10am!!! YAAAAY!

So excited....but so scared lol

[diva1 29]

I'm scared too, lol. I'm having my surgery at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village Illinois with Dr.Kane

[Vermillymomma82 39]

Hey I have a few questions of my fellow June buddies....does your dietician talk about the 5-10-15 rule for Protein shakes? IE- per serving: less than 5 grams total fat, less than 10 grams total carbohydrate and 15 grams or more Protein.

I have a few friends that I work with who have had their surgery through the same office as me, however I have a few that have went else where. 1 of my friends suggessted this as what he was told was a cheaper and tastier option for Protein Shakes by the dietician at the office he went too.

He said he mixes- Skim milk, Sugar Free chocolate or strawberry Syrup and powdered milk by the gallon and that is how he got in his Protein daily.

[Vermillymomma82 39]

I'm scared too, lol. I'm having my surgery at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village Illinois with Dr.Kane

How are you dealing with the scared aspect of it? I'm trying Yoga and meditation at the recommendation of my PCP (she is very "natural" lol) I want to tell her to up my dose of clonopin (which I only take PRN) but I'm not one to even take those often lol

[Museum-Mama 196]

Hey I have a few questions of my fellow June buddies....does your dietician talk about the 5-10-15 rule for Protein shakes? IE- per serving: less than 5 grams total fat, less than 10 grams total carbohydrate and 15 grams or more Protein.< /span>

I have a few friends that I work with who have had their surgery through the same office as me, however I have a few that have went else where. 1 of my friends suggessted this as what he was told was a cheaper and tastier option for Protein Shakes by the dietician at the office he went too.

He said he mixes- Skim milk, Sugar Free chocolate or strawberry Syrup and powdered milk by the gallon and that is how he got in his protein daily.

Here is what my dietitian says about protein shakes:

A good protein supplement contains close to 20gm of protein/serving, or more and less than 10 grams of carbohydrates/serving (if a Meal Replacement shake) and less than 4gm of carbohydrates/serving (if a straight protein powder/shake). In addition to looking at the protein and carbohydrate content of your Protein Drink we also encourage you to take a peek at the ingredient label and identify the source of the protein. If the source of the protein is whey, milk protein blend, egg, or soy then you’ve got you a good source of protein; however, whey is by far the best source of protein so stick with that if you can. Without a doubt it is imperative that you stay away from any protein supplements in which the source of the protein is a collagen Protein Blend! Collagen is an incomplete protein and you want to stay away from it.

[rebecca_dsu 241]

collagen Protein is in those "New Whey" Protein Shots at walmart.... stay away!! Ha!!

Also as women, too much soy isn't good (I'm sure you've read the articles that it acts as estrogen in the body and may increase one's chances of getting breast cancer). So I definitely stick to the whey!

[Aline728 301]

At Lafayette général ...Dr Eschete...

[melegge 17]

I passed my psych, finished my doc and nutrition visits now I am just waiting for insurance approval and trying to lose my pre op weight. I have to lose 12 lbs. I have lose 4 by doing Protein Shakes two meals per day which is hard. I hope I can lose the weight otherwise I can't schedule my surgery!

[Masko5 74]

Hi all I'm scheduled JUNE 5th....totally excited!! Still have to a cardiologist, do the chest X-ray, EKG and upper GI but its all scheduled for the next two weeks!! I'm ready!!

[Aline728 301]

Ive started this journey 3 years ago, finally my insurance covers the band and bypass but i wanted the sleeve, i started away last july with my Nut, for a six month requirement so i started making changes as I researched, so I could maybe transition à little easier. (I started at 343 weight my highest was 346 and bmi was 50's and many médical problèms)Somewhere alone the way the sleeved got covered on my insurance, so i was super happy. I loss 15 pound by then, and just about all my other insurance and doctors médical requirements prior to surgery where already done due to my so many médical issues and in caré already my heart doctor is who référéd me years back. My surgery date was may 28, and I was down 21 pounds, and off my sugar meds.(pills) and clap level was decreased some. And ready as ever then my date got changed due to conflict with dates, to June 18...i was à little upset for a minute, then realized i just will Lose more weight which is better for me for surgery. Of course i slipped some for mothers day, like i was saying good bye to foods, but back on track soon after and I refused to do the guilt trip to myself anymore, so i just started back on track and I decided to called my Nut to come in again since i had completed my 6 months requirement aready. Turned out i gain 5, which ive losts again, and im sûre à little more. I dont live to weight myself everyday no more either...i go by how my clothes fit and how my joints are feeling from the pressure my Weight puts on them. My décision to take this journey was because i wanted my life back, and im going to get it! I will be 52 in july and what à Hell of à birthday gift to myself for myself. Someone i had forgotten about for years, my needs. Hope this gives some encouragement. ..

[Aline728 301]

Oops....my CPAP level was decreased....not clap level....lol

[Vermillymomma82 39]

My mother just told me while walking through Walmart that I will be depressed because I will miss food....and I shouldnt have the surgery. What an ignorant thing to say....and so uninformed. Why cant she just listen to me when I tell her about what I will be eating....and that one day ill be back to the things I like just in moderation. I dont eat bad now....its just Portion Control. Does anyone else think their mother is jealous of your weight loss or potential weight loss?

[Aline728 301]

I have à few close relative say stupid things to including mom, i correct what I need to and dismiss the rest cause i dont need the negativity...