Guest guest Posted October 23, 2002 Report Share Posted October 23, 2002 > Protein drinks ARE my crutch. > > OK. > > And the problem with that is.......? > > Lazy, weak willed person here. B ut holding goal wt. > m I saw my surgeon for my 5 week post op appointment. I have lost a total of 30 pounds since surgery, for a total of 93 pounds. She asked me what I was eating and I told her I was still drinking just protein shakes. She wants me to go ahead and starting eating soft food and then said " I want you to eventually get off those artificial drinks and get your protein from food. " I nodded my head like a good patient to comply with my surgeon who cut me and doesn't know about how we need to eat. I am addicted to protein shakes and will not give them up, so ... protein drinks are MY crutch. Got a problem with that? in Sacramento, CA Dr. in Burlingame, CA Lap RNY 9-16 Starting weight 380 Pre-op weight... 316 Current weight... 287 Total weight loss... -93 Goal 130 RM2003VR158 @ aol.com " Beauty is soul deep. Learn that and you may realize that you are far more attractive than you ever thought. " by Steve Goodier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2002 Report Share Posted October 24, 2002 congrats and you go girl keep nodding that head Re: HI > > > Protein drinks ARE my crutch. > > > > OK. > > > > And the problem with that is.......? > > > > Lazy, weak willed person here. B ut holding goal wt. > > m > > I saw my surgeon for my 5 week post op appointment. I have lost a total of > 30 pounds since surgery, for a total of 93 pounds. She asked me what I was > eating and I told her I was still drinking just protein shakes. She wants me > to go ahead and starting eating soft food and then said " I want you to > eventually get off those artificial drinks and get your protein from food. " > I nodded my head like a good patient to comply with my surgeon who cut me and > doesn't know about how we need to eat. I am addicted to protein shakes and > will not give them up, so ... protein drinks are MY crutch. Got a problem > with that? > > in Sacramento, CA > Dr. in Burlingame, CA > Lap RNY 9-16 > Starting weight 380 > Pre-op weight... 316 > Current weight... 287 > Total weight loss... -93 > Goal 130 > RM2003VR158 @ aol.com > > " Beauty is soul deep. Learn that and you may realize > that you are far more attractive than you ever thought. " > > by Steve Goodier > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2002 Report Share Posted October 24, 2002 congrats and you go girl keep nodding that head Re: HI > > > Protein drinks ARE my crutch. > > > > OK. > > > > And the problem with that is.......? > > > > Lazy, weak willed person here. B ut holding goal wt. > > m > > I saw my surgeon for my 5 week post op appointment. I have lost a total of > 30 pounds since surgery, for a total of 93 pounds. She asked me what I was > eating and I told her I was still drinking just protein shakes. She wants me > to go ahead and starting eating soft food and then said " I want you to > eventually get off those artificial drinks and get your protein from food. " > I nodded my head like a good patient to comply with my surgeon who cut me and > doesn't know about how we need to eat. I am addicted to protein shakes and > will not give them up, so ... protein drinks are MY crutch. Got a problem > with that? > > in Sacramento, CA > Dr. in Burlingame, CA > Lap RNY 9-16 > Starting weight 380 > Pre-op weight... 316 > Current weight... 287 > Total weight loss... -93 > Goal 130 > RM2003VR158 @ aol.com > > " Beauty is soul deep. Learn that and you may realize > that you are far more attractive than you ever thought. " > > by Steve Goodier > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Lin, I hope you get over that cold soon!! I hate colds, they are so annoying. Good luck at the doctor on Thursday too, keep us posted! I will cross my fingers that he comes up with a plan to try and get your pain under control. <hugs> Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Glad to hear that, Pinkie! This way we can keep in touch. My son in law builds computers, too. He loves to work on them. Hugs, Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi, Ruby. I'm in Texas, too, DFW. Where are you?? A protein snack shortly before bed should help with the fasting numbers. Also, a glass of wine seems to work for me. Robin G. redbird5211@... wrote: > > My name is Ruby, i live in Texas. I have had diabetes for 2 1/2 yrs. I > take meds.. but have a problem with BS being high when I get up in the > morning... I dont know how to kepp it lower at nite... any ideas would > be helpful. Thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Robin, I dont like wine... think a beer would work... I live about 40 miles south of Ft Worth..... Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Guarantee a beer will NOT work (well, almost guarantee, YMMV). Beer is pretty equivalent to liquid bread. Robin G. redbird5211@... wrote: > Robin, I dont like wine... think a beer would work... I live about 40 > miles south of Ft Worth..... > Ruby > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hi, Sylva...welcome to the list. You'll find a lot of help here. Meanwhile, I'm going to give you my " standard newby letter " . I think you'll find lots of helpful information included in it - and an answer to your specific question, too. At the end, I have a few questions for you. Here goes: First of all, let me refer you to two of the best books about diabetes. Read 'em and you'll learn a lot: The first one is called " The First Year, Type Two Diabetes, An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed " by Gretchen Becker. Gretchen is a list member and her book is an excellent guide. It's in paperback and available online from Amazon if your local bookstore doesn't have it. The second book is called " Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solutions " by K. Bernstein, M.D. You can get it from the library but it's such a good reference that you really should have it in your home library. Dr. Bernstein is a longtime type 1 who controls his diabetes using a lowcarb diet as well as insulin.. Many of us - both type 1 and 2 -- on this list have found great success using his plan or a modified version thereof. . And here's the URL to Dr. Bernstein's website, where there's lots of good stuff: http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/index.shtml These two books will give you good basic information on the ins and outs of diabetes management. I would further refer you to an excellent informational website titled " " What They Don't Tell You About Diabetes " http://www.geocities.com/lottadata4u/ If it isn't there for some reason, let me know and I can email you the contents -- I have it in my archives now. I would also refer you to Mendosa's website, where there's a wealth of diabetic information and good links. He also has an online diabetes newsletter which is very good. www.mendosa.com Cutting high GI carbs is an excellent way to control your BGs and the more you cut, the better. (You can learn about the GI -- glycemic index -- on Mendosa's site.) Most of us find that the " whites " -- breads, cereals and pastas, in fact anything made with grain - will raise our BGs. Also, rice and potatoes will do the same. And of course, cakes and cookies and sweets of all kinds, including fruits and fruit juices. Watch out for " low calorie " foods; often they're higher in carbs. Learn to read food labels. Dr. Bernstein recommends about 40 carbs a day total. This is really only for the dedictated low carber and IMHO hard to maintain over the long run. However, I've read that the average American eats about 300 carbs a day, so the truth is somewhere in between. The best thing you can do for yourself (if you haven't already) is buy a meter and use it FREQUENTLY. At the beginning you want to learn how different foods affect your BG and to do this you need to eat one food at a time, testing first...then test one and two hours afterwards. Weigh out the amounts and keep good notes. You'll use up a lot of strips in the beginning but the rewards are definitely worth the expense and bother because in the end, you'll know what foods to avoid and which are okay. Diabetes is a very individual disease and we often say " YMMV " - what works for one may not work for another. You want to aim for postprandial (two hours after meal) BG of 120. Keeping your BGs between 70 and 140 are your goals. If you can do this longterm, you can probably avoid the dreaded consequences of longterm poor BG control...and I'm sure I don't have to list those for you. (I will if you want, though). Here's my own list of pretty lowcarb veggies: Spinach Cauliflower Broccoli Summer squash (zucchini, crookneck) Spaghetti squash Mushrooms Asparagus Greenbeans Cabbage Sauerkraut And of course lettuce and avocados which aren't a veggie but a fruit .but they're definitely lowcarb. I have a large mixed lettuce salad with avocado every night with dinner. You can eat a reasonable portion (4-6 ounces) of meat, chicken, fish without problem; it's all protein, no carbs. Berries are the lowest carb fruit but even so, you should eat them very sparingly. Here's the website of the USDA, which you'll find very helpful. It has carbs, calories, protein, etc. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl It's helpful to have a food scale. A cup measure isn't nearly so accurate. I use a Salter scale. It weighs in both grams and ounces and cost me somewhere around $35. I got mine at a local gourmet shop but they're available online too. Just do a Google search for " Salter food scales " . The A1C is a test that measures your average BG for a three-month period with slightly more weight given to the latest month. All diabetics should have this test every three months. And you should ask for, and keep, copies of all your lab reports. Now...tell us, do you know what your A1C was on diagnosis? Are you taking any medications, and if so, which? Do you have a meter? How often did your doctor tell you to test? Did he tell you the purpose of testing? Good luck. There's a really steep learning curve at the beginning of your diabetes education but hang in there -- it will all make sense eventually. And remember -- the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask. Vicki, diabetic since 1997, A1Cs comsistently under 6 for a long time, no complications, planning on forever no complications, smile. hi > > Hello my name is Sylva > i am a type 2 dibeatic i am having trouble in what to eat i have not > gotten a list of food from any one to make my meals with could you > please help me with this . > thank you Sylva > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Sylva, Eat sensably. Makw sure to read the nutrition on the lables to make sure you are not getting too much sugar, for example, regular Pepsi is 43 sugars. You might want to check out www.weightwatchers.org even if you don't need to lose weight, the way the foods are made are healthy. Personally, I stay away from juices unless my blood sugar is low. Remember one thing, just becausre the package says low fat, it may not be low sugar. Marla hi Hello my name is Sylva i am a type 2 dibeatic i am having trouble in what to eat i have not gotten a list of food from any one to make my meals with could you please help me with this . thank you Sylva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Info on Diabetes http://www.lifescan.com/ Here are some recipes http://www.lifescan.com/pdf/meals/mealplan_english.pdf More on Food http://www.lillydiabetes.com/about_diabetes/food.jsp?reqNavId=1.3 S Wilkinson Rome, NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 & Marla just because a label says low or sugar free does not mean it is carb free. By law in the USA, a manufacturer is able to call something sugar free as long as it does not contain table sugar. It can have 10 different types of sweetener contained in the product & still be called sugar free as long as they are none of them table sugar. & then of course there is flour or cornstarch which are not sweet but are used as thickeners in many many products. These turn to glucose tho whenever your saliva hits them. One needs to read the labels & note the total carbohydrate content not the sugar amount in products. cappie Greater Boston Area T-2 10/02 1/05 A1c: 5.4 = 115 mean glu 50-100 carb diet, walking, Metformin ALA/EPO, Coq10, B12, ALC, Vit C Cal/mag, low dose Biotin, full spectrum E, Chromium P, Policosanol, fish oil cap, fresh flax seed, multi vitamin, Lovastatin 20 mg, Enalapril 10 mg 2/05:145 lbs (highest weight 309), 5' tall /age 67, cappie@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Your consult is the easy part. Take a deep breath, and know that all of the information you need, you can ask for. > > Okay I'm here @ my 1 counsultion and I'm sooo nervus help calm me down! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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