New Kid on the Block

[Guest guest]

There is something you can take for Uric Acid buildup. Atkins mentions it in

his book.

[Guest guest]

Can you tolerate Black Cherry juice? I don't know about using it with the

Candida, but drinking it with seltzer water or club soda should help the

gout. I understand it breaks up the deposits. Also, my pastors doctor had

him taking Cranberry Juice (all he could drink) to break up and help him

pass the kidney stones. Almonds might help with some calcium and protein to

aid the Hypoglycemia, and I'd surely have some kind of meat, even if it is

fish like canned salmon or Mackeral, or sardines to make sure you have

enough protein. Without that the hypoglycemia will get out of control. Then

you don't feel like getting the exercise you need as an O. Look up the

Candida protocol for O and follow what Dr D says to help that. Hope this

will help.

New " kid " on the block

> Hi everyone,

>

> I have a dilema... I want to know that I'm not the only person like

> me out there. I am type O, have read and tried the ER4YT diet, have

> all the books, but I'm having problems. I am hypoglycemic (ongoing

> even through a higher protein, low carb diet), wheat sensitive

> (hmmm... that figures! *grin* but because of Dr. D I don't eat it),

> suffering from gout and kidney stones which has made my Dr. recommend

> going vegetarian (which is fine with me as meat grosses me out- so I

> just went veggie in the last couple of days), and am suffering from

> chronic candida. And I'm obese. Let me see... is that everything?

>

> My question is this... with all the conflicting things going on what,

> besides carrots, can I eat?? The Type O lists really don't help as a

> lot of the neutrals I can't have, and even some of the highly

> beneficials. I can't do seafood, because of the uric acid that flares

> up gout, I can't do most veggie meat replacements because of the

> wheat gluten, I have to severely limit my protein intake because of

> the kidney stones, and too many fruits and juices make my blood sugar

> levels go wonky- not to mention how they feed the candida. I'm

> working with a naturopath to try and get a few of these things under

> control, but I'm having a real hard time when it comes to meal

> planning. There are so many restrictions on my diet that I get

> frustrated trying to think of something I CAN eat.

>

> I have tried looking for meal planning software that could help out,

> but nothing seems to exist that would take in to account allergies,

> and other dietary restrictions. It took me forever to get one weeks

> worth of balanced, type O, anti-candida, low protein, low carbs,

> wheatless, mushroomless, tomatoless, sugar-free (natural- no

> artificial flavorings), recipes together, and now I've gone

> vegetarian so will have to change everything!

>

> Are there any other type O, vegetarian, hypoglycemic, candida-

> infested wrecks out there that might have some pointers? Or even

> other kind souls that can " save a wretch like me? " (hmmm... that

> sounds like a good line for a song).

>

> Thanks,

> Darian

>

[Guest guest]

According to Atkins' book page 308 in his FAQs, there are 2 things you can do

and still be on the low carb diet. Increase your carbs ot take a

prescription drug allopurinol.

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

I'm already on the allopurinol. I had to use it after my kidney stone

surgery (much to my chagrin!) And they found the kidney stones to be

composed of uric acid, which is also what causes the gout. According

to the medical findings, uric acid build up is a product of not being

able to process purine (protein) properly. I was on a low carb/high

protein diet just as Dr. D suggests when I came down with gout and

kidney stones, but my naturopath is beginning to suspect that candida

is the reason I'm not dealing with protein properly. So...another

diet. This was an anti-candida cleanse. I am now finished the

program, but I know I have to do it again.

But thank you for the info! I appreciate the response.

Darian

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy,

I was doing black cherry juice (and loving it!) when I first came

down with gout. Unfortunately it didn't seem to do anything, and

after 6 months I stopped using it daily. I still drink it

occassionally, just because I love the taste! *grin* But it sure

wouldn't hurt me to go back on it daily.

As for water... I drink between 3 and 4 litres (I think that's a

gallon in US terms)per day. Being on allopurinol kind of forces you

to drink that much! Please don't tell me I need more! Me and the

bathroom have become close friends as I spend more time in there than

I do in bed. My husband is getting jealous!

The carrots thing was just a joke.. as I don't even like carrots. But

I didn't realize that they could affect the yeast. I will be even

more careful not to have any!

I have just come off an anti-yeast cleanse given to me by my

naturopath, and it did clear up a lot of issues... but I'm sure I

will have to go on another one. I am going to wait until my body

adjusts to being vegetarian again though. (Being veggie is not my

idea... my body has just started rejecting meat. I almost hurl every

time I look at it and not even seafood tempts me.)

I do take an EFA suppliment, and I use a lot of olive oil, so I think

I'm ok with the fats... my skin is still a little dry, so I'm sure it

wouldn't hurt me to bump up my dosage a bit.

The idea about the ph test is something I hadn't thought of at all! I

will get some and do that right away.

Thanks so much for all of your ideas and support. I think it's just

going to take some time and effort. I guess I was just getting very

depressed because I have worked so hard for so long and things just

seem to be getting worse not better.

Darian

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

As I said to Kathy, I will try going back on it full time, if only

for the fact I love it so much!

I do drink a fair amount of cranberry juice normally, but after my

kidney stone surgery it seems that cranberry juice tends to make my

kidney ache. Not sure why that is.

I try to use at least two servings of almond butter a day to help

with the protein, but I have to be very careful not to go over my

limit every day. I do eat eggs, soy cheese and soy protein powder as

well, as necessary for getting my proteins, along with black beans

and tofu and all the other nummy things I should!

As for the meat, I wish I could. I have tried everything to get back

to eating meat, but I just can't stomach it. I have never liked meat,

but now even seafood (that used to be my favorite!) I can't eat. It

literally makes me sick to my stomach to even look at it. What a

horrible thing for a type O to say, huh? *grin*

I have not looked up the candida protocol for a long time! I will do

that again immediately. I had reread all of his books about a year

ago and didn't remember that he had talked about it until you

reminded me!! Thanks so much.

Thank you for your help and support, I know that this too shall pass,

but some days it seems like I will never get there!

Darian

[Guest guest]

" " " I was on a low carb/high protein diet just as Dr. D suggests " " "

What is missed by most in the above sentence is that suggests high

amount of green leafy veggies along with all that protein. " " kidney

stones " " - lack of MAGNESIUM.

Btw, hoe is your diet? What exactly are you eating?

Love

Re: New " kid " on the block

Hi there,

I'm already on the allopurinol. I had to use it after my kidney stone

surgery (much to my chagrin!) And they found the kidney stones to be

composed of uric acid, which is also what causes the gout. According

to the medical findings, uric acid build up is a product of not being

able to process purine (protein) properly. I was on a low carb/high

protein diet just as Dr. D suggests when I came down with gout and

kidney stones, but my naturopath is beginning to suspect that candida

is the reason I'm not dealing with protein properly. So...another

diet. This was an anti-candida cleanse. I am now finished the

program, but I know I have to do it again.

But thank you for the info! I appreciate the response.

Darian

[Guest guest]

HI ,

Sorry for the delay in answering. I was going through my Dr. D books

while I was out of town. Never checked my email! *grin*

I know that I'm not getting enough of the green leafy veggies, or I

wasn't at the time as I'm trying a lot harder now, but I was/am

taking a calmag suppliment. My magnesium tested slightly low, but not

too terrible. I'm not sure that it's the same kind of kidney stones

that you are thinking about. There are three kinds, and mine are uric

acid stones... so I know that makes a difference as to the cause. I'm

not sure about whether the magnesium will help with uric acid or not,

but I am trying to up all of my veggies anyway.

Thanks for the advice!

Sherilyn

> " " " I was on a low carb/high protein diet just as Dr. D suggests " " "

>

> What is missed by most in the above sentence is that suggests

high

> amount of green leafy veggies along with all that protein. " " kidney

> stones " " - lack of MAGNESIUM.

>

> Btw, hoe is your diet? What exactly are you eating?

>

> Love

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy,

An interesting thought about not absorbing the water. I drink my 4

litres of water a day and am still thirsty and feeling dried out...

in fact, the more I drink the more dried out I feel.

I have never heard of Penta water, but I will check with the health

food store to see if they can get it for me. I live in a remote area

of northern British Columbia, so we don't really have access to a lot

of things. Do you have a manufacturer's name or some way of reaching

them? My health food store is great about ordering things in when

they don't have it.

Thanks,

Darian

> Darian,

>

> Make sure the juices you drink are not sweetened with

> sugar or artificial sweeteners. Just pure juice.

>

> Water - 1/2 your body weight in ounces daily. Sipped

> on regularly throughout the day. Maybe you should try

> the new Penta water (1 or 2 bottles a day). Really

> gets into the cells. You may not be absorbing a lot

> of the water you drink.

>

> You may not be absorbing your fats either. Your liver

> and gall bladder may need some help. The gentle way

> would be to take Milk thistle (Silymarin) caps and

> lecithin daily. And drink some lemon water or add the

> lemon to your food. Actual lemons not processed

> juice.

>

> KM

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I would like to congratulate you on your choice. You are a smart lady, who has spent some time educating yourself--way to go. Congratulations to you and welcome to my world. I can't say I was overweight all my life. So I have been slim then had children and just let my weight get out of control and felt so helpless like you for way too many years. I have also been on all the diets in the world, tried all kinds of things. I think my best success was Weight Watchers, but I could never stick with it--trust me it has nothing to do with being weak or anything like that. This is going to be an amazing journey for you. Your life as you know it now will change from this point. You are ready to do this and you have your head in the right place. Dr. Aceves, is an amazing surgeon and his staff is fabulous. Everything that anyone has said about him is sooooooooooooo true. The hospital is cleaner than anyone you will find in the USA.

One thing that I always suggest is that you go to the photo's and check out a lot of the before and after pictures that people have posted on this web site--they are some amazing pictures posted on this site. I try to always add new pictures about every month. It really motivated me to actually feel like WOW this is something that just might work for me and I can be just like these people in the pictures. I also thought "what if I am the ONE person this won't work on????" Well, it works for anyone who uses the sleeve as their tool to achieve the weight loss that they want. It won't just melt off of you, it take work on your part too, by eating the right things and doing some exercise (a words we all hated to hear.)

I am thrilled you spoke up and let us know that you were out there. We are your support system and will take you through this ever step of the way. It is normal to feel all the feelings that you are going to feel. Please keep coming back and asking any questions that you might have. There are no stupid or bad question. We have all had questions. I am excited for you too!

Hugs,

Suzanne

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I'm ready to take the plunge and change my life! I have been obese all my life, even in my baby pictures I looked like a baby Buddah. The smallest size I ever remember wearing is a 16, and I think that was in the 7th grade. I've been on every diet known to man, most of them more than once, and they have only served to make me crabby (and still fat!) I've been interested in gastric bypass for a long time, but my insurance refuses to pay for it, even with recommendation from my personal physician. Then, a friend told me about Dr Aceves and the gastric sleeve. I've read every word on his website, sent in my paper work, and am now waiting to get the financial end lined up. Oh my gosh, I am so excited! I am over 50 years old and I've not been this excited about anything for a very long time! I know I'm making the right decision, and it will be a major turning point in my life. A skinnier me is on the horizon! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!

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I'm ready to take the plunge and change my life! I have been obese all my life,

even in my baby pictures I looked like a baby Buddah. The smallest size I ever

remember wearing is a 16, and I think that was in the 7th grade. I've been on

every diet known to man, most of them more than once, and they have only served

to make me crabby (and still fat!) I've been interested in gastric bypass for

a long time, but my insurance refuses to pay for it, even with recommendation

from my personal physician. Then, a friend told me about Dr Aceves and the

gastric sleeve. I've read every word on his website, sent in my paper work, and

am now waiting to get the financial end lined up. Oh my gosh, I am so excited!

I am over 50 years old and I've not been this excited about anything for a very

long time! I know I'm making the right decision, and it will be a major turning

point in my life. A skinnier me is on the horizon! O frabjous day! Callooh!

Callay!