Thanks for Help

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Would you share some of the great ones? Thanks!

Heidi the Hippie

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" It is only to the individual that a soul is given. " Einstein

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Thanks, Theresa! This may be a lame question, but HOW do I access the

" files " ?? Is there a web site I am missing?

thanks for help

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> Thanks to those who gave me input on the splenda sweetened

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> - CHECK THE FILES SECTION!!! You'll find everything you need

> there and you'll need to know what each surgeon is doing for the

> diet. Some have specific timelines they want followed. If I had pts

> 4 appts pre op I'd start with getting the diets in moderation - so

> many still drink lots of soda, high fat, high sugar foods, no

> planning. See the preop nutrition instructions letter in files and

> that has some behaviors I'd suggest working on prior to

> surgery.Cover basic nutrition pre op - protein and sources, etc...

> Have a class with samples of protein supplements and what to look

> for, label reading.

> Include something on exercise - great tapes out called Winning Weigh

> and specifically for post bypass. I don't have the website here but

> can get it to you - it was in the most recent Today's Dietitian-

> could check their website for link.

> Teach them how to use exercise bands.

> The last session could be specifically on the diet post op and

> behaviors they'll need to focus on. MVI supplements, etc..

> Also search in archives as RD's have listed this type of thing

> before on what they include in various sessions.I am lucky to get

> one preop, one in house, two post op appts with my pts.

> Theresa Gilbert, RD

> Benefis Healthcare/Bariatric dietitian

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Thank you so much to all of you that answered my Help posting. I would

name you all but would not like to leave anyone out. You are all so

awesome! I feel so much better and am anticipating what my Onc comes

back and recommends. I have already decided to wait a few weeks then

repeat the PCR test. I thank God my Husband is active duty miltary and

we have Tricare. We have been in the AF over 20 years and there have

been many times I have moaned about the Healthcare affiliated with the

Military (mostly if one of my children had an ear infection and I

needed a same day appointment and couldn't get one)but Tricare have

been wonderful since my DX and never questioned any test I have had to

have. My Husband was also allowed to stay home with me for much of the

months after my DX too. I love my home country (England) but I know I

wouldn't have got the kind of care I get here For this I am truly

grateful.

Regards Donna