Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 It's been over a week since I posted or even check my e-mail. I just hadnt been feeling up to it lately. I had my 4wk follow up last Wed, May 8th, after the long drive to CA we get there and to my suprise I got my my period. I was already feeling bloated and was going to ask hom about taking my water pills but guess that wasnt the problem, so then they weigh me and I had only lost 6lbs in 2 weeks. I couldnt beleive it, I had expected much more since I had lost 20 the 1st 2 weeks. But they told me it was probably because of my period, but I was still upset. I have been really tired and no engery. The Doc gave me some pills that are supposed to help with energy but takes a little bit to get in your system. I take 1 a day for the 1st, then 2 a day the next week, then 3 a day after that. I havent felt much diff yet but we'll see. Having my period at the same time hasnt helped much, makes me even more tired. I havent had one since Sept and I think It's making up for lost time. As of today though I weighed and have 4 lbs since Wed so maybe I'm losing some of the water retention. I'm finaly at 30 lbs gone since SX. That made me feel better. Still have the period though so maybe when I'm done I'll have a more accurate weight. The Doc extended my time off by another 2 wks. I was supposed to go back on the 22nd but now I go back on June 9th. I'm off liquids now and can start soft and then solids. It's been going ok. I have been taking slow and real careful about what I try. I havent had any dumping( THANK GOD) so I must be doing something right. Exercise is another problem. Since I have no energy I cant seem to get myself on the treadmill. I walk a little but nothing like I should be doing. Well sorry so long but thought I would let everyone know what's been going on with me. I still have all the post to go thourgh so I have no clue as to what has been going on so my replies will be coming thourgh slowing. It may have only been a week since I have been on the board but I feels alot longer then that. Hope everyone is doing good. ((((((((HUGS)))))))) Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 as of 5/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 How much protein & water are you getting in? Where's your iron level? What med did you get for energy? Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Update on Me (Long) It's been over a week since I posted or even check my e-mail. I just hadnt been feeling up to it lately. I had my 4wk follow up last Wed, May 8th, after the long drive to CA we get there and to my suprise I got my my period. I was already feeling bloated and was going to ask hom about taking my water pills but guess that wasnt the problem, so then they weigh me and I had only lost 6lbs in 2 weeks. I couldnt beleive it, I had expected much more since I had lost 20 the 1st 2 weeks. But they told me it was probably because of my period, but I was still upset. I have been really tired and no engery. The Doc gave me some pills that are supposed to help with energy but takes a little bit to get in your system. I take 1 a day for the 1st, then 2 a day the next week, then 3 a day after that. I havent felt much diff yet but we'll see. Having my period at the same time hasnt helped much, makes me even more tired. I havent had one since Sept and I think It's making up for lost time. As of today though I weighed and have 4 lbs since Wed so maybe I'm losing some of the water retention. I'm finaly at 30 lbs gone since SX. That made me feel better. Still have the period though so maybe when I'm done I'll have a more accurate weight. The Doc extended my time off by another 2 wks. I was supposed to go back on the 22nd but now I go back on June 9th. I'm off liquids now and can start soft and then solids. It's been going ok. I have been taking slow and real careful about what I try. I havent had any dumping( THANK GOD) so I must be doing something right. Exercise is another problem. Since I have no energy I cant seem to get myself on the treadmill. I walk a little but nothing like I should be doing. Well sorry so long but thought I would let everyone know what's been going on with me. I still have all the post to go thourgh so I have no clue as to what has been going on so my replies will be coming thourgh slowing. It may have only been a week since I have been on the board but I feels alot longer then that. Hope everyone is doing good. ((((((((HUGS)))))))) Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 as of 5/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Hi Tina, It's good to hear from you! Did Tina tell you " Hi " for me? I couldn't change my appointment because I ended up having to go to my mom's Wednesday morning. Sure wish we could have gotten together. I'm sorry for the way you are feeling right now. It will pass probably once your period is though. Hugs, in California Open RNY - 03/29/02 272.5/241 - as of 05/07/02 Update on Me (Long) It's been over a week since I posted or even check my e-mail. I just hadnt been feeling up to it lately. I had my 4wk follow up last Wed, May 8th, after the long drive to CA we get there and to my suprise I got my my period. I was already feeling bloated and was going to ask hom about taking my water pills but guess that wasnt the problem, so then they weigh me and I had only lost 6lbs in 2 weeks. I couldnt beleive it, I had expected much more since I had lost 20 the 1st 2 weeks. But they told me it was probably because of my period, but I was still upset. I have been really tired and no engery. The Doc gave me some pills that are supposed to help with energy but takes a little bit to get in your system. I take 1 a day for the 1st, then 2 a day the next week, then 3 a day after that. I havent felt much diff yet but we'll see. Having my period at the same time hasnt helped much, makes me even more tired. I havent had one since Sept and I think It's making up for lost time. As of today though I weighed and have 4 lbs since Wed so maybe I'm losing some of the water retention. I'm finaly at 30 lbs gone since SX. That made me feel better. Still have the period though so maybe when I'm done I'll have a more accurate weight. The Doc extended my time off by another 2 wks. I was supposed to go back on the 22nd but now I go back on June 9th. I'm off liquids now and can start soft and then solids. It's been going ok. I have been taking slow and real careful about what I try. I havent had any dumping( THANK GOD) so I must be doing something right. Exercise is another problem. Since I have no energy I cant seem to get myself on the treadmill. I walk a little but nothing like I should be doing. Well sorry so long but thought I would let everyone know what's been going on with me. I still have all the post to go thourgh so I have no clue as to what has been going on so my replies will be coming thourgh slowing. It may have only been a week since I have been on the board but I feels alot longer then that. Hope everyone is doing good. ((((((((HUGS)))))))) Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 as of 5/13/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Tina - Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. I'm sorry that you are so tired and no energy. You are probably in the hibernation mode that the body goes into after surgery. The best way to fight this is to exercise, but I know it' s really hard when you are already so tired. Are you taking iron? B12? What was it that the doctor put you on? Are you drinking protein? All of these things can help with your energy levels. I truly hope you will feel better soon. Take care. Oh, and congrats on the 30 pounds. You are doing fine. Jeanne in WI Age 38 Open RNY 05/21/2002 314/ /150-175 5' 8 " djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 " There have been many adverse affects from Eufedra including deaths. So people need to be careful about what supplements they're taking and what methods they're using to lose weights. " this was a statement by a mayo clinic Dr In a message dated 5/14/02 1:40:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, midnightx1@... writes: > TAMMY- Dangerous How ? I havnet heard that but I have never heard > of this med. I cant beleive the doc would give a patient something > dangerous. What have you heard about it ? > > Tina > Las Vegas > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 I am very surprized too..I would not touch it with a 10 ft pole In a message dated 5/14/02 2:41:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, djgraves@... writes: > Tina - I am surprised that your doctor would put you on Ephedrine, isn't > that just the same as Ephedra which is in all the diet pills and is > supposed to be so bad for us, increasing the risk of heart attack and > stroke by raising our blood pressure? Can someone tell me if they are the > same or not? If they are, I don't understand why Tina's doc would put her > on it, unless it's just to get her over the hump of the hibernation > syndrome. I hope you feel better soon, Tina. Keep trying to exercise. > Seems to me like you are taking all the right supplements. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 MICHELLE- I do 2 pro blend 55 shakes 27g each that I got from you, water- TONS. I take 1 Iron caps daily, 1 B-12 dot daily,1 multi vitamin. The med for engery is Ephedrine 25mg. I dont know where my iron level is- havent had blood work yet. Plus I eat things with protein. Am I doing anything wrong ? The doc says 60g protein a day, I;m sure I am just barley getting that. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > How much protein & water are you getting in? Where's your iron level? > > What med did you get for energy? > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Ephedrine?! Isn't that dangerous? ************************************************************************ ***************************** Tammy B baltazar@... Windows Messenger - tbscsoccer@... Re: Update on Me (Long) MICHELLE- I do 2 pro blend 55 shakes 27g each that I got from you, water- TONS. I take 1 Iron caps daily, 1 B-12 dot daily,1 multi vitamin. The med for engery is Ephedrine 25mg. I dont know where my iron level is- havent had blood work yet. Plus I eat things with protein. Am I doing anything wrong ? The doc says 60g protein a day, I;m sure I am just barley getting that. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > How much protein & water are you getting in? Where's your iron level? > > What med did you get for energy? > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 TAMMY- Dangerous How ? I havnet heard that but I have never heard of this med. I cant beleive the doc would give a patient something dangerous. What have you heard about it ? Tina Las Vegas > Ephedrine?! Isn't that dangerous? > > ********************************************************************* *** > ***************************** > Tammy B > baltazar@w... > Windows Messenger - tbscsoccer@h... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 I think that is the chemical in Metabolife 356 and other weight loos over-the-counter preparations that has been elevating people's blood pressure. ? ************************************************************************ ***************************** Tammy B baltazar@... Windows Messenger - tbscsoccer@... Re: Update on Me (Long) TAMMY- Dangerous How ? I havnet heard that but I have never heard of this med. I cant beleive the doc would give a patient something dangerous. What have you heard about it ? Tina Las Vegas > Ephedrine?! Isn't that dangerous? > > ********************************************************************* *** > ***************************** > Tammy B > baltazar@w... > Windows Messenger - tbscsoccer@h... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 I hope not, I just got my blodd pressure normal for the 1st time in years. I'll have to ask the doc about that. I'll also see what says. Thanks Tammy Tina Las Vegas > I think that is the chemical in Metabolife 356 and other weight loos > over-the-counter preparations that has been elevating people's blood > pressure. > > ? > > ********************************************************************* *** > ***************************** > Tammy B > baltazar@w... > Windows Messenger - tbscsoccer@h... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Yes, please be careful. We don't want to loose you :-) ************************************************************************ ***************************** Tammy B baltazar@... Windows Messenger - tbscsoccer@... Re: Update on Me (Long) I hope not, I just got my blodd pressure normal for the 1st time in years. I'll have to ask the doc about that. I'll also see what says. Thanks Tammy Tina Las Vegas > I think that is the chemical in Metabolife 356 and other weight loos > over-the-counter preparations that has been elevating people's blood > pressure. > > ? > > ********************************************************************* *** > ***************************** > Tammy B > baltazar@w... > Windows Messenger - tbscsoccer@h... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Tina - I am surprised that your doctor would put you on Ephedrine, isn't that just the same as Ephedra which is in all the diet pills and is supposed to be so bad for us, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke by raising our blood pressure? Can someone tell me if they are the same or not? If they are, I don't understand why Tina's doc would put her on it, unless it's just to get her over the hump of the hibernation syndrome. I hope you feel better soon, Tina. Keep trying to exercise. Seems to me like you are taking all the right supplements. Jeanne in WI Age 38 Open RNY 05/21/2002 314/ /150-175 5' 8 " djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 I believe I heard somewhere the Ephedrine is the synthetic, Ephedra is the actual herbal name sometimes used for Ma Huang. But I think your body sees it as the same thing. I just looked at my Metabolife 356 bottle (Yes, I have tried EVERYTHING! don't laugh at me) and it says 1 capsule contains 12 mg ephedrine, and the directions say to take 1-2 capsules 2-3 times a day, no more than 8 per day, which would be anywhere from 36 to 96 mg ephedrine a day! That stuff made me shake inside, and I never took more than 2 a day. peg > Tina - I am surprised that your doctor would put you on Ephedrine, isn't that just the same as Ephedra which is in all the diet pills and is supposed to be so bad for us, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke by raising our blood pressure? Can someone tell me if they are the same or not? If they are, I don't understand why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 What kind of iron? I didn't see your calcium listed? Ephedrine scares me to death. I pulled all of it off my shelves & won't sell it. My kid even begged for it (he's 32) and still, no. Does your doc feel OK with it? Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Update on Me (Long) MICHELLE- I do 2 pro blend 55 shakes 27g each that I got from you, water- TONS. I take 1 Iron caps daily, 1 B-12 dot daily,1 multi vitamin. The med for engery is Ephedrine 25mg. I dont know where my iron level is- havent had blood work yet. Plus I eat things with protein. Am I doing anything wrong ? The doc says 60g protein a day, I;m sure I am just barley getting that. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > How much protein & water are you getting in? Where's your iron level? > > What med did you get for energy? > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Or stopping hearts. I know body builders use it, but generally, their hearts are pretty healthy. STILL, they are the ones dropping dead from it. Usually, we're not all that healthy going in. Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Update on Me (Long) TAMMY- Dangerous How ? I havnet heard that but I have never heard of this med. I cant beleive the doc would give a patient something dangerous. What have you heard about it ? Tina Las Vegas > Ephedrine?! Isn't that dangerous? > > ********************************************************************* *** > ***************************** > Tammy B > baltazar@w... > Windows Messenger - tbscsoccer@h... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 ephedra and a widely used herb called mahuang both can cause high blood pressure and if you have glaucoma like me, it can raise your eye pressure. i'm having wls to get healthier not risk my heart or eyesight. ephedra is a stimulant plain and simple. ask your pharmacist. my bosses (all pharmacists) would kill me for taking those! even under a doctor's care. just food for thought. Liz pre-op 270 Indianapolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 MICHELLE- oops, forgot that one, I take the calcium citrate that I bought from you. The iron caps are from twin labs, 81mg, they are tiny capsules. I couldnt take the ones that I ordered from you. Not able to get any kind of tablets down and didnt want to crush. I'm still having one medication that I need to crush so I dont want anymore. I guess my doc feels ok with the Ephedrine or I would think he wouldnt have given it to me but I have put a call into him and I'll ask a few questions when he calls. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > What kind of iron? > > I didn't see your calcium listed? > > Ephedrine scares me to death. I pulled all of it off my shelves & won't sell it. My kid even begged for it (he's 32) and still, no. Does your doc feel OK with it? > > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > > > For info on PayPal, click this link: > https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 I wanted to try Metabolife and my PCP (whom I trust implicitly) told me that if there was any kind of heart or blood pressure problem I even had in my family history to stay away from it. Micki (not Mikki) in Baltimore, MD Aetna/US Healthcare Open RNY April 30, 2002 352/338.8/310/ Officially on 'the other side " ! Dr. Schweitzer, Sinai Baltimore " Keep your eye on the prize and stoke the fire within!! " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 What form of iron is it? Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Update on Me (Long) MICHELLE- oops, forgot that one, I take the calcium citrate that I bought from you. The iron caps are from twin labs, 81mg, they are tiny capsules. I couldnt take the ones that I ordered from you. Not able to get any kind of tablets down and didnt want to crush. I'm still having one medication that I need to crush so I dont want anymore. I guess my doc feels ok with the Ephedrine or I would think he wouldnt have given it to me but I have put a call into him and I'll ask a few questions when he calls. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > What kind of iron? > > I didn't see your calcium listed? > > Ephedrine scares me to death. I pulled all of it off my shelves & won't sell it. My kid even begged for it (he's 32) and still, no. Does your doc feel OK with it? > > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > > > For info on PayPal, click this link: > https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 ?? I dont understand what you mean by what form. I'm new to all this, Is it somewhere on the bottle? The bottle says " Iron Caps " natural-Chelated. Then on the back under supplement facts - Iron (from ferrous fumerate) and it's 18mg not 81mg. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > What form of iron is it? > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > > > For info on PayPal, click this link: > https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 OK, that's a fairly good one. Hits you OK? The Perfect might be easier later when you feel OK swallowing. Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Update on Me (Long) ?? I dont understand what you mean by what form. I'm new to all this, Is it somewhere on the bottle? The bottle says " Iron Caps " natural-Chelated. Then on the back under supplement facts - Iron (from ferrous fumerate) and it's 18mg not 81mg. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > What form of iron is it? > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > > > For info on PayPal, click this link: > https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 MICHELLE- yes hits me OK. Goes down real good. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > > What form of iron is it? > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > http://www.vitalady.com > > > > > > For info on PayPal, click this link: > > https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 OK, stick it out for awhile then, huh? Taking it with C, not with anything else? Thanks, http://www.vitalady.com For info on PayPal, click this link: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Update on Me (Long) MICHELLE- yes hits me OK. Goes down real good. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > > What form of iron is it? > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > http://www.vitalady.com > > > > > > For info on PayPal, click this link: > > https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 just the b-12 dots. Tina Las Vegas 4/9/02 288/258 > OK, stick it out for awhile then, huh? Taking it with C, not with anything else? > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > > > For info on PayPal, click this link: > https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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