Guest guest Posted November 14, 2002 Report Share Posted November 14, 2002 Thanks for your post, Kim. It is a good reminder to each and every one of us. Barb B. > > I had my blood work done and the results were poor. My doctor is > doing follow-up work to rule out any other problems, but we both > think it is the lack of protein. The real stupid thing is it isn't > because I can't afford, don't like, or don't have access to protein, > I have all, I just have plain been negligent! Well, now I have to > try to pay the piper, back-peddle and try to fix things...Sheesh, > why must I always make things difficult, it's not like I didn't > know! So the protein increase is immediate. > > Along with the lack of protein, I have to confess, I have been > negligent in taking my vitamins too! I have come in under the wire > in terms of my calcium, and I have been somewhat good about getting > in my B-12, but, I am going to have to be diligent in taking my > vitamins/minerals too. > > Barb B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2002 Report Share Posted November 14, 2002 Well, kick me in the ass, and call me " stupid " ! I am 2.5 years post- op and I cannot count how many times I have read, been told, overheard, etc.... that, ifwe don't keep up/increase our protein, we will eventually end up in trouble.....YEP, it is true! Did I listen???? No. Am I in trouble????? YES. I had my blood work done and the results were poor. My doctor is doing follow-up work to rule out any other problems, but we both think it is the lack of protein. The real stupid thing is it isn't because I can't afford, don't like, or don't have access to protein, I have all, I just have plain been negligent! Well, now I have to try to pay the piper, back-peddle and try to fix things...Sheesh, why must I always make things difficult, it's not like I didn't know! So the protein increase is immediate. Along with the lack of protein, I have to confess, I have been negligent in taking my vitamins too! I have come in under the wire in terms of my calcium, and I have been somewhat good about getting in my B-12, but, I am going to have to be diligent in taking my vitamins/minerals too. Why, oh why, do I always have to think that " things will be " different " with me????? Denial or stupidity????? The results are the same! Moral~~~ " no one is immune to poor health if they abuse the rules! Okay, everyone can tell me " I told you so " I deserve it! KJ RNY May 2000 TT June 2001 Mastoplexy Dec 2001 Implants Jan 2003 (if I get my levels up) -130 pounds @ goal weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 In a message dated 11/15/2002 12:35:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, klm403@... writes: << Well, kick me in the ass, and call me " stupid " ! I am 2.5 years post- op and I cannot count how many times I have read, been told, overheard, etc.... that, ifwe don't keep up/increase our protein, we will eventually end up in trouble.....YEP, it is true! Did I listen???? No. Am I in trouble????? YES. >> THANK YOU!! I am pretty good (not near perfect) about getting in my protein, supplements, etc. I hear too many people saying " oh you are proximal and don't need all that stuff " ....I know they are wrong, but since they are five sizes smaller than me, I fall into the " fat and stupid hole " and begin to doubt myself. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 In a message dated 11/14/2002 9:37:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, klm403@... writes: > Well, kick me in the ass, and call me " stupid " ! I am 2.5 years post- > op and I cannot count how many times I have read, been told, > overheard, etc.... that, ifwe don't keep up/increase our protein, we > will eventually end up in trouble.....YEP, it is true! Did I > listen???? No. Am I in trouble????? YES. > > I am so glad I'm not alone in this! This is my story almost exactly. Where are you at? Maybe we could suffer together! LOL. I'm better with my hemaglobin and protein now, except I am having problems with hypoglycemia - seeing an endocrinologist on Tuesday (non fasting blood sugar 55 with a mean glucose level of 44 over 3 months - very low). It is a long process to get recovered - I have been working at it since February. Take care, B Distal RNY 12/27/95 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 In a message dated 11/14/2002 9:37:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, klm403@... writes: > Well, kick me in the ass, and call me " stupid " ! I am 2.5 years post- > op and I cannot count how many times I have read, been told, > overheard, etc.... that, ifwe don't keep up/increase our protein, we > will eventually end up in trouble.....YEP, it is true! Did I > listen???? No. Am I in trouble????? YES. > > I am so glad I'm not alone in this! This is my story almost exactly. Where are you at? Maybe we could suffer together! LOL. I'm better with my hemaglobin and protein now, except I am having problems with hypoglycemia - seeing an endocrinologist on Tuesday (non fasting blood sugar 55 with a mean glucose level of 44 over 3 months - very low). It is a long process to get recovered - I have been working at it since February. Take care, B Distal RNY 12/27/95 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 In a message dated 11/14/2002 9:37:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, klm403@... writes: > Well, kick me in the ass, and call me " stupid " ! I am 2.5 years post- > op and I cannot count how many times I have read, been told, > overheard, etc.... that, ifwe don't keep up/increase our protein, we > will eventually end up in trouble.....YEP, it is true! Did I > listen???? No. Am I in trouble????? YES. > > I am so glad I'm not alone in this! This is my story almost exactly. Where are you at? Maybe we could suffer together! LOL. I'm better with my hemaglobin and protein now, except I am having problems with hypoglycemia - seeing an endocrinologist on Tuesday (non fasting blood sugar 55 with a mean glucose level of 44 over 3 months - very low). It is a long process to get recovered - I have been working at it since February. Take care, B Distal RNY 12/27/95 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 > Moral~~~ " no one is immune to poor health if they abuse the rules! > Okay, everyone can tell me " I told you so " I deserve it! KJ, No one deserves to be beat up -- getting into the habit of all this new stuff is hard and some times takes a 2x4 for us to " GET IT " -- I have trouble " remembering " all the stuff all the time so I made it " simple " for me -- protein shake and pills and/or pills with protein shake -- if I drink a shake and don't take pills it's against the rules and vice versa (this doesn't count for iron since I don't take iron... you'll have to get that one in some how differently.) I drink a shake, pop my pills and I wait at least 20 minutes so they all dissolve (hopefully) -- it is really the ONLY way I can remember right now... I think has the same rule only she uses food -- pills with food / food with pills -- kind of rule. I also have a something in every three hours rule (so I don't get over hungry or under hungry) and 3 hours is enough spread time between pills -- You can make up your own rules that apply well for your life style -- sounds silly but it works for me. hugz, ~denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 > Moral~~~ " no one is immune to poor health if they abuse the rules! > Okay, everyone can tell me " I told you so " I deserve it! KJ, No one deserves to be beat up -- getting into the habit of all this new stuff is hard and some times takes a 2x4 for us to " GET IT " -- I have trouble " remembering " all the stuff all the time so I made it " simple " for me -- protein shake and pills and/or pills with protein shake -- if I drink a shake and don't take pills it's against the rules and vice versa (this doesn't count for iron since I don't take iron... you'll have to get that one in some how differently.) I drink a shake, pop my pills and I wait at least 20 minutes so they all dissolve (hopefully) -- it is really the ONLY way I can remember right now... I think has the same rule only she uses food -- pills with food / food with pills -- kind of rule. I also have a something in every three hours rule (so I don't get over hungry or under hungry) and 3 hours is enough spread time between pills -- You can make up your own rules that apply well for your life style -- sounds silly but it works for me. hugz, ~denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 > Moral~~~ " no one is immune to poor health if they abuse the rules! > Okay, everyone can tell me " I told you so " I deserve it! KJ, No one deserves to be beat up -- getting into the habit of all this new stuff is hard and some times takes a 2x4 for us to " GET IT " -- I have trouble " remembering " all the stuff all the time so I made it " simple " for me -- protein shake and pills and/or pills with protein shake -- if I drink a shake and don't take pills it's against the rules and vice versa (this doesn't count for iron since I don't take iron... you'll have to get that one in some how differently.) I drink a shake, pop my pills and I wait at least 20 minutes so they all dissolve (hopefully) -- it is really the ONLY way I can remember right now... I think has the same rule only she uses food -- pills with food / food with pills -- kind of rule. I also have a something in every three hours rule (so I don't get over hungry or under hungry) and 3 hours is enough spread time between pills -- You can make up your own rules that apply well for your life style -- sounds silly but it works for me. hugz, ~denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 My surgeon said I will have to have these tests for the rest of my life. Fay Bayuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 My surgeon said I will have to have these tests for the rest of my life. Fay Bayuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 My surgeon said I will have to have these tests for the rest of my life. Fay Bayuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 I'm curious about how other people eat so that they end up protein deficient. This is not judgemental in any way, so don't take it that way. I think because I am married to a Chinese, I might have a diet higher in protein than others. Or does everyone eat protein like I do and I need to be more careful about getting more? I'm confused about whether this is something I need to pay attention to or not. My regular diet gives me about50+ gms. protein a day, and if I pay extra attention, I get about 60+ a day. I would guess this is because we eat a lot of fish, chicken, tofu, eggs and greens as a part of our quasi-asian diet. This is not because I am super nutrition woman, it's because that's the way my husband wants to eat and we do it. A fluke. My bad eating habits come on top of this diet as extra no-nos. But my sister lives on junk food and carbs. She is thin, but not so healthy. My other sister eats a lot of the packaged dinners, grabs whatever for lunch at work and skips breakfast, so I would guess she probably doesn't get a lot of quality protein. So low protein people, please don't be shy and tell me honestly how you eat. Give me the real lowdown. I need to know if I need to adjust my intake. Thanks for sharing. Smiles, Vicki A. > Thanks for your post, Kim. > It is a good reminder to each and every one of us. > Barb B. > > > > I had my blood work done and the results were poor. My doctor is > > doing follow-up work to rule out any other problems, but we both > > think it is the lack of protein. The real stupid thing is it isn't > > because I can't afford, don't like, or don't have access to protein, > > I have all, I just have plain been negligent! Well, now I have to > > try to pay the piper, back-peddle and try to fix things...Sheesh, > > why must I always make things difficult, it's not like I didn't > > know! So the protein increase is immediate. > > > > Along with the lack of protein, I have to confess, I have been > > negligent in taking my vitamins too! I have come in under the wire > > in terms of my calcium, and I have been somewhat good about getting > > in my B-12, but, I am going to have to be diligent in taking my > > vitamins/minerals too. > > > > > > > Barb B. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 I'm curious about how other people eat so that they end up protein deficient. This is not judgemental in any way, so don't take it that way. I think because I am married to a Chinese, I might have a diet higher in protein than others. Or does everyone eat protein like I do and I need to be more careful about getting more? I'm confused about whether this is something I need to pay attention to or not. My regular diet gives me about50+ gms. protein a day, and if I pay extra attention, I get about 60+ a day. I would guess this is because we eat a lot of fish, chicken, tofu, eggs and greens as a part of our quasi-asian diet. This is not because I am super nutrition woman, it's because that's the way my husband wants to eat and we do it. A fluke. My bad eating habits come on top of this diet as extra no-nos. But my sister lives on junk food and carbs. She is thin, but not so healthy. My other sister eats a lot of the packaged dinners, grabs whatever for lunch at work and skips breakfast, so I would guess she probably doesn't get a lot of quality protein. So low protein people, please don't be shy and tell me honestly how you eat. Give me the real lowdown. I need to know if I need to adjust my intake. Thanks for sharing. Smiles, Vicki A. > Thanks for your post, Kim. > It is a good reminder to each and every one of us. > Barb B. > > > > I had my blood work done and the results were poor. My doctor is > > doing follow-up work to rule out any other problems, but we both > > think it is the lack of protein. The real stupid thing is it isn't > > because I can't afford, don't like, or don't have access to protein, > > I have all, I just have plain been negligent! Well, now I have to > > try to pay the piper, back-peddle and try to fix things...Sheesh, > > why must I always make things difficult, it's not like I didn't > > know! So the protein increase is immediate. > > > > Along with the lack of protein, I have to confess, I have been > > negligent in taking my vitamins too! I have come in under the wire > > in terms of my calcium, and I have been somewhat good about getting > > in my B-12, but, I am going to have to be diligent in taking my > > vitamins/minerals too. > > > > > > > Barb B. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 I'm curious about how other people eat so that they end up protein deficient. This is not judgemental in any way, so don't take it that way. I think because I am married to a Chinese, I might have a diet higher in protein than others. Or does everyone eat protein like I do and I need to be more careful about getting more? I'm confused about whether this is something I need to pay attention to or not. My regular diet gives me about50+ gms. protein a day, and if I pay extra attention, I get about 60+ a day. I would guess this is because we eat a lot of fish, chicken, tofu, eggs and greens as a part of our quasi-asian diet. This is not because I am super nutrition woman, it's because that's the way my husband wants to eat and we do it. A fluke. My bad eating habits come on top of this diet as extra no-nos. But my sister lives on junk food and carbs. She is thin, but not so healthy. My other sister eats a lot of the packaged dinners, grabs whatever for lunch at work and skips breakfast, so I would guess she probably doesn't get a lot of quality protein. So low protein people, please don't be shy and tell me honestly how you eat. Give me the real lowdown. I need to know if I need to adjust my intake. Thanks for sharing. Smiles, Vicki A. > Thanks for your post, Kim. > It is a good reminder to each and every one of us. > Barb B. > > > > I had my blood work done and the results were poor. My doctor is > > doing follow-up work to rule out any other problems, but we both > > think it is the lack of protein. The real stupid thing is it isn't > > because I can't afford, don't like, or don't have access to protein, > > I have all, I just have plain been negligent! Well, now I have to > > try to pay the piper, back-peddle and try to fix things...Sheesh, > > why must I always make things difficult, it's not like I didn't > > know! So the protein increase is immediate. > > > > Along with the lack of protein, I have to confess, I have been > > negligent in taking my vitamins too! I have come in under the wire > > in terms of my calcium, and I have been somewhat good about getting > > in my B-12, but, I am going to have to be diligent in taking my > > vitamins/minerals too. > > > > > > > Barb B. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 OK, now I really don't get it. Someone educate me please. I've never been tested for all these things like protein, iron, glucose, etc. I have my regular labs done with my GP at my annual physical. I'm not sure if he knows about my surgery or not. They come out OK. My surgeon just saw me a couple of days ago, just asked me how everything was, I said fine, we set some goals, he wrote a b12 prescription and that was it. Are your Dr.s doing all these tests because there is a problem and the tests are indicated, or is this just a routine some Dr.s have? I've had such an easy time with this surgery. My only complaint, if you could call it that, is that I haven't lost as fast as others. On the other hand, I never dumped, eat whatever I want (maybe part of the " problem " !), no hair loss, dry skin, tags, etc. In a freaky way I feel kind of left out. Is this a case where if it's not broken, don't fix it? My surgeon even said not to bother with protein shakes unless I was doing it just to mix things up, and only as a meal replacement, not in addition to my diet. The only thing I struggle with is not munching and trying to get enough exercise. Everyone else seems to have to manage so many aspects of their diet. Am I lucky or ignorant? Smiles, Vicki A. > In a message dated 11/14/2002 9:37:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, > klm403@s... writes: > > > Well, kick me in the ass, and call me " stupid " ! I am 2.5 years post- > > op and I cannot count how many times I have read, been told, > > overheard, etc.... that, ifwe don't keep up/increase our protein, we > > will eventually end up in trouble.....YEP, it is true! Did I > > listen???? No. Am I in trouble????? YES. > > > > > > I am so glad I'm not alone in this! This is my story almost exactly. Where > are you at? Maybe we could suffer together! LOL. I'm better with my > hemaglobin and protein now, except I am having problems with hypoglycemia - > seeing an endocrinologist on Tuesday (non fasting blood sugar 55 with a mean > glucose level of 44 over 3 months - very low). > > It is a long process to get recovered - I have been working at it since > February. > > Take care, > > B > Distal RNY 12/27/95 > 275/155 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 OK, now I really don't get it. Someone educate me please. I've never been tested for all these things like protein, iron, glucose, etc. I have my regular labs done with my GP at my annual physical. I'm not sure if he knows about my surgery or not. They come out OK. My surgeon just saw me a couple of days ago, just asked me how everything was, I said fine, we set some goals, he wrote a b12 prescription and that was it. Are your Dr.s doing all these tests because there is a problem and the tests are indicated, or is this just a routine some Dr.s have? I've had such an easy time with this surgery. My only complaint, if you could call it that, is that I haven't lost as fast as others. On the other hand, I never dumped, eat whatever I want (maybe part of the " problem " !), no hair loss, dry skin, tags, etc. In a freaky way I feel kind of left out. Is this a case where if it's not broken, don't fix it? My surgeon even said not to bother with protein shakes unless I was doing it just to mix things up, and only as a meal replacement, not in addition to my diet. The only thing I struggle with is not munching and trying to get enough exercise. Everyone else seems to have to manage so many aspects of their diet. Am I lucky or ignorant? Smiles, Vicki A. > In a message dated 11/14/2002 9:37:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, > klm403@s... writes: > > > Well, kick me in the ass, and call me " stupid " ! I am 2.5 years post- > > op and I cannot count how many times I have read, been told, > > overheard, etc.... that, ifwe don't keep up/increase our protein, we > > will eventually end up in trouble.....YEP, it is true! Did I > > listen???? No. Am I in trouble????? YES. > > > > > > I am so glad I'm not alone in this! This is my story almost exactly. Where > are you at? Maybe we could suffer together! LOL. I'm better with my > hemaglobin and protein now, except I am having problems with hypoglycemia - > seeing an endocrinologist on Tuesday (non fasting blood sugar 55 with a mean > glucose level of 44 over 3 months - very low). > > It is a long process to get recovered - I have been working at it since > February. > > Take care, > > B > Distal RNY 12/27/95 > 275/155 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 OK, now I really don't get it. Someone educate me please. I've never been tested for all these things like protein, iron, glucose, etc. I have my regular labs done with my GP at my annual physical. I'm not sure if he knows about my surgery or not. They come out OK. My surgeon just saw me a couple of days ago, just asked me how everything was, I said fine, we set some goals, he wrote a b12 prescription and that was it. Are your Dr.s doing all these tests because there is a problem and the tests are indicated, or is this just a routine some Dr.s have? I've had such an easy time with this surgery. My only complaint, if you could call it that, is that I haven't lost as fast as others. On the other hand, I never dumped, eat whatever I want (maybe part of the " problem " !), no hair loss, dry skin, tags, etc. In a freaky way I feel kind of left out. Is this a case where if it's not broken, don't fix it? My surgeon even said not to bother with protein shakes unless I was doing it just to mix things up, and only as a meal replacement, not in addition to my diet. The only thing I struggle with is not munching and trying to get enough exercise. Everyone else seems to have to manage so many aspects of their diet. Am I lucky or ignorant? Smiles, Vicki A. > In a message dated 11/14/2002 9:37:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, > klm403@s... writes: > > > Well, kick me in the ass, and call me " stupid " ! I am 2.5 years post- > > op and I cannot count how many times I have read, been told, > > overheard, etc.... that, ifwe don't keep up/increase our protein, we > > will eventually end up in trouble.....YEP, it is true! Did I > > listen???? No. Am I in trouble????? YES. > > > > > > I am so glad I'm not alone in this! This is my story almost exactly. Where > are you at? Maybe we could suffer together! LOL. I'm better with my > hemaglobin and protein now, except I am having problems with hypoglycemia - > seeing an endocrinologist on Tuesday (non fasting blood sugar 55 with a mean > glucose level of 44 over 3 months - very low). > > It is a long process to get recovered - I have been working at it since > February. > > Take care, > > B > Distal RNY 12/27/95 > 275/155 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 Hi Vicki, When I became protein deficient, it wasn't necessarily because I wasn't eating enough protein, but the fact that I wasn't ABSORBING the protein due to the bypass - we don't break down the proteins from food because of the bypassing of the duodenum. I was " blind " to this fact, and so I was trying to eat protein first. However, as I became more and more protein deficient, and more and more dedicated (stupidly) to my work and the demands that it entailed at the time, I ate less and less. I found that I started hitting the crackers more, as they seemed to give me more energy, or I just ate a few here and there, and then by dinner time, I really didn't eat much, as my pouch shrank more and more. I did this unconsciously, not realizing it, and the longer I did this, the more it became " normal " for me to do. It was acceptable. However, I soon crashed, and had to restart the protein supplements, and that, and ONLY that is what brought my protein levels back up. Now, however, due to the long-term malnutrition, and the post-gastrectomy, I have become severely hypoglycemic, and have severe problems - almost leading to passing out, except I have been able to either " talk myself " out of it, or stop what I'm doing and chug protein or something to counteract it. I will be going to an endocrinologist next week to see what can be done about it. Take care, B Distal RNY 12/27/95 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 Hi Vicki, When I became protein deficient, it wasn't necessarily because I wasn't eating enough protein, but the fact that I wasn't ABSORBING the protein due to the bypass - we don't break down the proteins from food because of the bypassing of the duodenum. I was " blind " to this fact, and so I was trying to eat protein first. However, as I became more and more protein deficient, and more and more dedicated (stupidly) to my work and the demands that it entailed at the time, I ate less and less. I found that I started hitting the crackers more, as they seemed to give me more energy, or I just ate a few here and there, and then by dinner time, I really didn't eat much, as my pouch shrank more and more. I did this unconsciously, not realizing it, and the longer I did this, the more it became " normal " for me to do. It was acceptable. However, I soon crashed, and had to restart the protein supplements, and that, and ONLY that is what brought my protein levels back up. Now, however, due to the long-term malnutrition, and the post-gastrectomy, I have become severely hypoglycemic, and have severe problems - almost leading to passing out, except I have been able to either " talk myself " out of it, or stop what I'm doing and chug protein or something to counteract it. I will be going to an endocrinologist next week to see what can be done about it. Take care, B Distal RNY 12/27/95 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 Hi Vicki, When I became protein deficient, it wasn't necessarily because I wasn't eating enough protein, but the fact that I wasn't ABSORBING the protein due to the bypass - we don't break down the proteins from food because of the bypassing of the duodenum. I was " blind " to this fact, and so I was trying to eat protein first. However, as I became more and more protein deficient, and more and more dedicated (stupidly) to my work and the demands that it entailed at the time, I ate less and less. I found that I started hitting the crackers more, as they seemed to give me more energy, or I just ate a few here and there, and then by dinner time, I really didn't eat much, as my pouch shrank more and more. I did this unconsciously, not realizing it, and the longer I did this, the more it became " normal " for me to do. It was acceptable. However, I soon crashed, and had to restart the protein supplements, and that, and ONLY that is what brought my protein levels back up. Now, however, due to the long-term malnutrition, and the post-gastrectomy, I have become severely hypoglycemic, and have severe problems - almost leading to passing out, except I have been able to either " talk myself " out of it, or stop what I'm doing and chug protein or something to counteract it. I will be going to an endocrinologist next week to see what can be done about it. Take care, B Distal RNY 12/27/95 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 Thanks so much for your answer. So , how did you know you were getting protein deficient? Was it the dizziness? Were there other warning signs? And are there some proteins which are more readily absorbed than others? Is this absorption problem something everyone has, or is it a case by case thing? Thanks again. The more I learn, the more I realize I don't know. Smiles, Vicki A. > Hi Vicki, > When I became protein deficient, it wasn't necessarily because I wasn't eating enough protein, but the fact that I wasn't ABSORBING the protein due to the bypass - we don't break down the proteins from food because of the bypassing of the duodenum. I was " blind " to this fact, and so I was trying to eat protein first. However, as I became more and more protein deficient, and more and more dedicated (stupidly) to my work and the demands that it entailed at the time, I ate less and less. I found that I started hitting the crackers more, as they seemed to give me more energy, or I just ate a few here and there, and then by dinner time, I really didn't eat much, as my pouch shrank more and more. I did this unconsciously, not realizing it, and the longer I did this, the more it became " normal " for me to do. It was acceptable. However, I soon crashed, and had to restart the protein supplements, and that, and ONLY that is what brought my protein levels back up. > > Now, however, due to the long-term malnutrition, and the post- gastrectomy, I have become severely hypoglycemic, and have severe problems - almost leading to passing out, except I have been able to either " talk myself " out of it, or stop what I'm doing and chug protein or something to counteract it. I will be going to an endocrinologist next week to see what can be done about it. > > Take care, > B > Distal RNY 12/27/95 > 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 Thanks so much for your answer. So , how did you know you were getting protein deficient? Was it the dizziness? Were there other warning signs? And are there some proteins which are more readily absorbed than others? Is this absorption problem something everyone has, or is it a case by case thing? Thanks again. The more I learn, the more I realize I don't know. Smiles, Vicki A. > Hi Vicki, > When I became protein deficient, it wasn't necessarily because I wasn't eating enough protein, but the fact that I wasn't ABSORBING the protein due to the bypass - we don't break down the proteins from food because of the bypassing of the duodenum. I was " blind " to this fact, and so I was trying to eat protein first. However, as I became more and more protein deficient, and more and more dedicated (stupidly) to my work and the demands that it entailed at the time, I ate less and less. I found that I started hitting the crackers more, as they seemed to give me more energy, or I just ate a few here and there, and then by dinner time, I really didn't eat much, as my pouch shrank more and more. I did this unconsciously, not realizing it, and the longer I did this, the more it became " normal " for me to do. It was acceptable. However, I soon crashed, and had to restart the protein supplements, and that, and ONLY that is what brought my protein levels back up. > > Now, however, due to the long-term malnutrition, and the post- gastrectomy, I have become severely hypoglycemic, and have severe problems - almost leading to passing out, except I have been able to either " talk myself " out of it, or stop what I'm doing and chug protein or something to counteract it. I will be going to an endocrinologist next week to see what can be done about it. > > Take care, > B > Distal RNY 12/27/95 > 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 Thanks so much for your answer. So , how did you know you were getting protein deficient? Was it the dizziness? Were there other warning signs? And are there some proteins which are more readily absorbed than others? Is this absorption problem something everyone has, or is it a case by case thing? Thanks again. The more I learn, the more I realize I don't know. Smiles, Vicki A. > Hi Vicki, > When I became protein deficient, it wasn't necessarily because I wasn't eating enough protein, but the fact that I wasn't ABSORBING the protein due to the bypass - we don't break down the proteins from food because of the bypassing of the duodenum. I was " blind " to this fact, and so I was trying to eat protein first. However, as I became more and more protein deficient, and more and more dedicated (stupidly) to my work and the demands that it entailed at the time, I ate less and less. I found that I started hitting the crackers more, as they seemed to give me more energy, or I just ate a few here and there, and then by dinner time, I really didn't eat much, as my pouch shrank more and more. I did this unconsciously, not realizing it, and the longer I did this, the more it became " normal " for me to do. It was acceptable. However, I soon crashed, and had to restart the protein supplements, and that, and ONLY that is what brought my protein levels back up. > > Now, however, due to the long-term malnutrition, and the post- gastrectomy, I have become severely hypoglycemic, and have severe problems - almost leading to passing out, except I have been able to either " talk myself " out of it, or stop what I'm doing and chug protein or something to counteract it. I will be going to an endocrinologist next week to see what can be done about it. > > Take care, > B > Distal RNY 12/27/95 > 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 P.s. What is a post-gastrectomy? Vicki A. > Hi Vicki, > When I became protein deficient, it wasn't necessarily because I wasn't eating enough protein, but the fact that I wasn't ABSORBING the protein due to the bypass - we don't break down the proteins from food because of the bypassing of the duodenum. I was " blind " to this fact, and so I was trying to eat protein first. However, as I became more and more protein deficient, and more and more dedicated (stupidly) to my work and the demands that it entailed at the time, I ate less and less. I found that I started hitting the crackers more, as they seemed to give me more energy, or I just ate a few here and there, and then by dinner time, I really didn't eat much, as my pouch shrank more and more. I did this unconsciously, not realizing it, and the longer I did this, the more it became " normal " for me to do. It was acceptable. However, I soon crashed, and had to restart the protein supplements, and that, and ONLY that is what brought my protein levels back up. > > Now, however, due to the long-term malnutrition, and the post- gastrectomy, I have become severely hypoglycemic, and have severe problems - almost leading to passing out, except I have been able to either " talk myself " out of it, or stop what I'm doing and chug protein or something to counteract it. I will be going to an endocrinologist next week to see what can be done about it. > > Take care, > B > Distal RNY 12/27/95 > 275/155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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