Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 Dear Shany, The protein shakes are not replacement meals, but protein supplementation for most of us as we dont absorb enough protein from the foods that we eat.. However, the amount of protein that you are able to absorb from the foods that you eat depends on the type surgery you had as in how much of your intestines are bypassed. Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw.......187 Wt loss..-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 Debby - The surgery will help you keep off the weight for your lifetime. Without it, how easy will it be to regain the weight lost? Way too easy! That's why we all resort to surgery, because diets only fix things temporarily, if at all. Jeanne in WI Jeanne, one of my closests friends is starting the Atkins diet, due to the fact that she has Kaiser insurance, and she is at her heaviest weight right now. She really would like to have the surgery; however, people with Kaiser have to play their game for one year, and she tells me she does not have the patience for that. I know what you are saying about the temporary fix..... Katt >>(^..^)<< (..........( | | ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 I have that nasty head cold and this morning I can barely whisper , hope you feel better soon! Katt >>(^..^)<< (..........( | | ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 cause I'm scared. I want this, I really do, but I tell myself what if I go through this and I'm one of those that can't lose. But I can't think like that. It will work!!! Hi Debby,,,,, Please don't be discouraged, just keep doing the positive self-talk.... You CAN do it! Katt >>(^..^)<< (..........( | | ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 , best wishes on your surgery tomorrow! Katt >>(^..^)<< (..........( | | ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 I only slept 3 hours last night. I was having pure anxiety over this decision. , I hope that your anxiety levels in a downward spiral, you sure don't need it! Katt >>(^..^)<< (..........( | | ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 .....later discovered (with the help of an excellent doctor) that I had endometriosis. Ouchie Trace! That won't come back, will it? Katt >>(^..^)<< (..........( | | ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 AWEEEEEEEEE thanks Katt Re: Digest Number 4374 > I have that nasty head cold and this morning I can barely whisper > , hope you feel better soon! > > Katt >>(^..^)<< > (..........( | | ) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 Welcome Shay! Protein drinks (supplements) help WLS patients get in their protein each day. Because of our new 'plumbing' if you will, it's very hard to get all the protein we need (each day) from food alone. Protein powder is easily digestible and easy to make (just mix with water and drink). Contact Vitalday <A HREF= " http://www.vitalady.com/ " >Vitalady.com - </A>and check out her samples. They're a great way to go! Love, Trace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 My OB/GYN told me (at the time) that having babies would really help with my endometriosis. I went on to have four, precious little girls and did not/have not suffered really with the endo for the past eleven years. My oldest daughter is 11 1/2. I also think that God really healed me of infertility because the doctors didn't think that Corb and I would have much success in trying to conceive a baby. Four babies later -- Here we are. LOL God is so good. Love, Trace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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