Re: Hey! Another new person! :)

[Guest guest]

Hi Anje and welcome and we need 60-90 grams of protein per day and I love

Pro Score 100 with S/F cookie dough syrup I made the decision over a year

ago and had surgery on January 7th this year and like 1 pound being at a

100 pound loss and yes I would most definately do it again

Hey! Another new person!

> Hi everyone~

>

> My name is Anje, I am 22 years old in Auburn, Alabama. I just got

> approved for my surgery about 2 weeks ago. I am awaiting a sleep lab

> appointment to test for sleep apnea before I can schedule surgery. I

> am looking forward to it. I feel so in limbo at this point. I have

> really supportive friends, my family is supportive but scared, and my

> boyfriend just wants me to make the right decision for me. I guess I

> need some positivity, I don't want to feel like I am marching to my

> death at the age of 22. I am 5'7 " about 303 when I weighed at my

> first evaluation (but I know it's probably more like 315 now

> heheheehe). If any of you have words of wisdom I am all ears! I've

> been hearing about this protein thing, how much protein DO you have

> to eat a day anyway? I am glad to be here and look forward to getting

> to know you guys in this process~

>

> hugs,

>

> Anje

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hey Anje! So glad to meet you. You will learn soooo much here from

all these ladies and men! Protein supplements will help meet your

needs, samples are available from Vitalady. For a minimal cost you

can try them out and choose the one you love! Try to stay busy, I

know how the waiting can fray the nerves. Welcome!

Tina in FL

open RNY 4-5-02

312/211/???

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wrote:<<<<snip<<<<

> Hi everyone~

>

> My name is Anje, I am 22 years old in Auburn, Alabama. I just got

> approved for my surgery about 2 weeks ago. I am awaiting a sleep

lab

> appointment to test for sleep apnea before I can schedule surgery.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

Hello Anje. Welcome to our wonderful group. Nice to have you with us. My

dietician said that we need between 60 - 90 grams of protein a day. What with

the malabsorption we have after surgery, it's just not possible to get this from

food. We usually advise everyone to get some samples of different protein

drinks at www.vitalady.com. This way you can try many kinds and find the one

you like without having to buy big huge cans of the stuff that you could be

stuck with if you don't like them. You weigh about what I did at the beginning.

I'm sure you will have great success because you are so young, the surgery will

be easier for you. The important thing for you to remember is that you must use

your protein supplements and vitamins, and drink plenty of water for life. If

you don't do these things, you will end up being sick as a post-op, and life

will be the pits. Be a good girl, and follow the rules, and you'll have a shot

at a much happier, healthier life. Take care.

Jeanne in WI

Age 39

Open RNY 05/21/2002

314/ 256./150-175

5' 8 "

djgraves@...

[Guest guest]

Hey all! Thanks for the words of encouragement and the welcome. Wow!

That's a lot of protein, I remember that my Dr. said that protein is

important but he didn't say how important. But just by reading all

this about protein I can see that it is crucial. Hey, a small price

to pay for health, having to drink something everyday... no biggie.

Along with the vitamins and water, no biggie, after all health is

what I want.

I have a question for you guys though. My dad has been lecturing me

about " training " for the surgery so I come through it okay. I have

read about this protein loading ritual? Would this be like say 2

weeks before surgery I kind of go on an adkins ritual till surgery?

Also, is there anything else that I can do to prepare for the surgery

aspect? I am meeting with my counselor next week for the first time!

I am happy about that, but my pulmonlogist appt. got canceled...

Grrrrrr I can't schedule my surgery till I see a pulmonlogist... Good

lord it needs to hurry up.

Hope everyone is doing well!!

hugs,

Anje

[Guest guest]

Anje - Start with the drinks now to build up the protein stores in your body.

And exercise. And drink at least 64 oz. of water a day. These things will help

you to recover more quickly from the surgery.

Jeanne in WI

Age 39

Open RNY 05/21/2002

314/ 256./150-175

5' 8 "

djgraves@...

[Guest guest]

Training? You mean trying to eat like a postie NOW? You can take some protein

supps, a multi vite, some vit C, check your iron level and get that leveled out

(if a problem), but training?

Re: Hey! Another new person!

Hey all! Thanks for the words of encouragement and the welcome. Wow!

That's a lot of protein, I remember that my Dr. said that protein is

important but he didn't say how important. But just by reading all

this about protein I can see that it is crucial. Hey, a small price

to pay for health, having to drink something everyday... no biggie.

Along with the vitamins and water, no biggie, after all health is

what I want.

I have a question for you guys though. My dad has been lecturing me

about " training " for the surgery so I come through it okay. I have

read about this protein loading ritual? Would this be like say 2

weeks before surgery I kind of go on an adkins ritual till surgery?

Also, is there anything else that I can do to prepare for the surgery

aspect? I am meeting with my counselor next week for the first time!

I am happy about that, but my pulmonlogist appt. got canceled...

Grrrrrr I can't schedule my surgery till I see a pulmonlogist... Good

lord it needs to hurry up.

Hope everyone is doing well!!

hugs,

Anje

[Guest guest]

>>>Training? You mean trying to eat like a postie NOW? You can take some

protein supps, a multi vite, some vit C, check your iron level and get that

leveled out (if a problem), but training?<<<<

Yes, he only meant training as in getting prepared mentally, making sure my

body is in the best possible shape, etc. I am not going to stop eating at

this moment You don't have to worry about that. But hey, that is my dad

for you, he is just worried about it. My family is supportive but honestly

they would rather I not do this.. but I'm going to anyway But his

intentions were good

[Guest guest]

awwwww, that's nice. My dad still insists that " they " should just " push away

from the table " , but then on the other hand, he knows exactly how I got where I

am (healthwise) AND he always introduces me as The Vitalady to his friends.

LOL! Like they know,. Or care.

But I think it's cute. He's 85.

Re: Hey! Another new person!

>>>Training? You mean trying to eat like a postie NOW? You can take some

protein supps, a multi vite, some vit C, check your iron level and get that

leveled out (if a problem), but training?<<<<

Yes, he only meant training as in getting prepared mentally, making sure my

body is in the best possible shape, etc. I am not going to stop eating at

this moment You don't have to worry about that. But hey, that is my dad

for you, he is just worried about it. My family is supportive but honestly

they would rather I not do this.. but I'm going to anyway But his

intentions were good