Re: Gastric bypass for Clora

[Guest guest]

Sue and group;

Thanks I will. That is what the meeting is for to discuss what the

gastric bypass is about and what is not good and well as good

gentle hugs

Clora

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>

> Clora, just make sure you do your homework before having this done.

I

> know from my diabetes group that there are gastric bypass groups to

> join. Check and see if you can find one on .

>

> Sue

>

[Guest guest]

Clora (and all),

I had this surgery 8 years ago, no regrets, best thing I ever did for

myself. Progress is different for everyone. I've done talks for my group about

my

progress and why I needed it, results, etc. I am still invited back to give

that talk once in a while. If anyone wants to email me privately about this

feel free, I don't mind. It's an important decision!

Heidi in Mass.

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In a message dated 2/2/2009 2:48:50 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

clora4jesus@... writes:

Sue and group;

Thanks I will. That is what the meeting is for to discuss what the

gastric bypass is about and what is not good and well as good

gentle hugs

Clora

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>

> Clora, just make sure you do your homework before having this done.

I

> know from my diabetes group that there are gastric bypass groups to

> join. Check and see if you can find one on .

>

> Sue

>

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[Guest guest]

Good luck, Clora.

I think Sue's advice is very good - you might want to join a group to

ask questions and learn from other gastric bypass patients.

Not an MD

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 1:48 AM, CLORA <clora4jesus@...> wrote:

> Sue and group;

>

> Thanks I will. That is what the meeting is for to discuss what the

> gastric bypass is about and what is not good and well as good

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

[Guest guest]

hi,

i just had the bypass done in July and so far ive lost almost 90 lbs, things

are going a lot smoothier than in the beginning, but i will say this, i

thought with me losing this weight would help with my RA and it hasnt, right

now

my rheuma doesn't know how to treat me since my insurance is giving us a hard

time about the injections so he put me on prednisone which i think has

slowed my weight loss some, the other problem im having is drinking the protein

drinks, i cant find anything that i can tolerate taste wise, good luck !!!!

michele

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[Guest guest]

For breakfast I have a protein drink that I mix myself. I order

Optimum Nutrition 100% whey powder in 5-pound canisters and mix with

soy milk, water, and ice. I use a hand blender to mix it. I get the

double rich chocolate, and it's delicious. It costs a little over $39

for 5 pounds, but it lasts for months. They do have it in 2-pound

packages for about $20, if you prefer to try it before buying so much.

I have diabetes, and this makes a low-carb meal for me. Here is the

company I order it from:

vitacost.com

Sue

On Feb 5, 2009, at 8:51 PM, sn33kepeak2@... wrote:

> hi,

> i just had the bypass done in July and so far ive lost almost 90

> lbs, things

> are going a lot smoothier than in the beginning, but i will say

> this, i

> thought with me losing this weight would help with my RA and it

> hasnt, right now

> my rheuma doesn't know how to treat me since my insurance is giving

> us a hard

> time about the injections so he put me on prednisone which i think

> has

> slowed my weight loss some, the other problem im having is drinking

> the protein

> drinks, i cant find anything that i can tolerate taste wise, good

> luck !!!!

>

> michele

>

[Guest guest]

For protein, try the Balance caramel nut blast protein bars- they taste a lot

like snickers bars, or they do if you've been away from sugar as long as I have

been. I had a gastric bypass (Rouen y procedure) about 4 years ago or so. The

carbs are low enough that it doesn't bother me and I am still extremely

sensitive to carbohydrates, though I know many are not. They also have a good

balance of vitamins and minerals and are easy to take when travelling, etc.

They are cheapest at Target and Wal-Mart, running about $5 for a 6 pack.

Sometimes Sam's Club has them, but the one near me is selling them packaged with

the peanut butter flavor, which I do not like.

~Marie