Cinci East (Eastgate, Beechmont, Milford, etc..)

[leknigh 0]

I have lost 21 pounds since the 10 pre surgery diet from 238 to 217.

I have the required 60 grams of Protein ,so are you all saying I need to ingest more than that?

**Not at all. You didn't mention your meal plan or Protein intake previously (at least that I had noticed). You just said you didn't have a good dietician, and that she said to not listen to her??? So I was just offering up what information has stuck in my mind the most. I'm only a couple weeks in and still trying to figure out my meal plans, so I guess I don't really have any "good" information for you, or any meal plans - sorry. Maybe you can look for some other threads that focus on meal plans? I'm sure they have some on this site somewhere! :smile2:

[bellesmommy 0]

I have kerlakian and Maria too. Doctor K is great but Maria is a little scatter brained. You should injest 65 to 85 grams of Protein a day. You will loose your hair if you do not. This is not negotiable!! Try to keep it on the high side. You can be on reqular food at this point. I am almost a year out and I can not eat meat, bread or rice at all. It has been a challenge. I do not want any fluids taken out because I am doing good on the weight loss. over 70 pounds. i have 3 cc in a 4cc band. pm me if you need someone to talk to.

Christine

I have lost 21 pounds since the 10 pre surgery diet from 238 to 217.

I have the required 60 grams of Protein ,so are you all saying I need to ingest more than that?

Usually I have a packet of wt. control oatmeal with 1/3 cup soy milk for Breakfast, a protein shake of 13 grams about 2 hours later and 2 oz of lean deli meat ( ham , turkey , roast beef ) with 2 crackers and 1/3 cup fresh fruit for lunch and then tuna salad of 2 oz with 1 tsp lite mayo and 1/2 piece ww toast. then Protein Shake for bed time snack. I get about 60 oz of Water This is all I know for soft diet .

I get first fill Mon Aug 25 .

I think I can safely go to regular food at this point but don't know for certain . As I said the dietition is no help from Group health at Clifton office ( Kerlakian's office )Where else can I get decent info on meal plans???

I am glad everyone is doing well. I have trouble with port site too but keep moving insite of that ripping my innards out feeling:lol:

[grsha46 0]

Hi,

I had my fill Mon Aug. 25 had to have half removed right away.

I saw a new dietitian at Jewish Hospital Weight Management She was so good! I recommend her highly-only 25 dollars for 40 min visit.

I am at 213 form 238.5 So I feel I am on the right track now.

If Christie is out there I would like to talk to her again-maybe meet at the mall for a walk and a chat.

Thanks Georgia Hey maybe we can all meet at Borders near Eastgate Kroger once a month -just a thought

[grsha46 0]

Sorry I meant Christine Bellesmommy

[bellesmommy 0]

Meeting once a month would be great. I have driven to Columbus for there support group once. Those women are wonderful but it is hard to get there. Just let me know when and I would be happy to have someone to talk with. Thursday is my one year bandiversary

Christine

[grsha46 0]

Hi I am free any evening except Tuesday .I go to a painting class ( tole painting) Tuesdays 5-10 pm. Is Borders okay? Phone me 513 -753-7630

Georgia

[bellesmommy 0]

borders would be great, how does Thurday sound? What time and all that jazz. I get out of work at 4:15 and anytime after that is ok.

Christine

[grsha46 0]

Dear Belle's mommy , Sorry I have been out of the lop for a while . Thursday is great I can meet at 5 any Thursday in February I have to some other stuff in March .

I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you . So the first Thursday okay with you at 5 pm at border's cafe ??

See you then grsha( Georgia)

[bellesmommy 0]

I worote that last September, lol. Thursday don't work anymore because we are back in Scouts now. How about on a Monday. Monday February 2nd?

[grsha46 0]

Hi Bellesmommy ,

Yes Monday Feb 2 will be fine . See You then I will be the short fat blond sucking on a large coffee

[bellesmommy 0]

What time? Say 5:00? I will have a cute little 10 year old with me who will be in heaven to go read while we talk. I have brown curly hair and wear glasses and I am poisitive I too will have a large coffee in my hand, meet you in the cafe. Christine

[grsha46 0]

Hi Yes 5 is very good see you then I have a granddaughter who is 7 and I am a retired teacher so I love kids

Georgia

[bellesmommy 0]

See you today Georgia at 5

Let me know if something has changed

Christine

[mashtater 0]

Hi all am from the beechmont area and am having my surgery on March 24th. Am glad to have these cites, they are very inspirational. Am starting my Protein pre-op shakes Monday, am excited but still a little nervous

[grsha46 0]

Hello,

Be certain to get all medical info before hand especially if you are on meds I had great trouble with blood pressure meds and was not able to drive to get medical help so clarify what to do in different scenarios. Also I was on byetta but it can be a killer if you have lapband surgery. I had to read that in the newspaper. So get your list of meds, ask very specific questions of pyscicains treating that problem as Dr. Kerlakian is just a surgeon.

Grsha46