Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 You are correct - we don't need to fight about this " evil milk " , but I'm sorry, I probably feel just as strongly about protein and NO milk and NO sugar as I ever have in my life because I got sick! I thought " yeah, right, I'm doing GREAT, etc., feel good, etc. " only to discover what GOOD really FEELS like after I have gotten better now since doing THREE TIMES A WEEK IRON via a port placed in my chest, protein shakes 5-8 times per day, monitoring my eating constantly, forcing myself to eat even a couple of bites of protein or veggies, or dark bread or cottage cheese. I was nearly 7 YEARS out of my surgery before it caught up with me. I couldn't even CARRY the dang gallon of milk up the stairs from the grocery store I was so weak, but I just thought " hmmm.... I have a 6'8 " tall 300 lb husband who is strong, why the heck do I HAVE to carry it? " I would have errands to run, and HAD to start early in the morning, or I didn't have the stamina to get through more than one errand. Going to the grocery store was a chore. But, I blamed it on " being tired " . Finally, went to doc, and BAM, off work now for three months. I only argue the milk and protein out of concern for others. We are NOT exempt from malnutrition and anemia and lack of the " fat vitamins " . I am walking, LIVING (thank God) PROOF. Take care, B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 You are correct - we don't need to fight about this " evil milk " , but I'm sorry, I probably feel just as strongly about protein and NO milk and NO sugar as I ever have in my life because I got sick! I thought " yeah, right, I'm doing GREAT, etc., feel good, etc. " only to discover what GOOD really FEELS like after I have gotten better now since doing THREE TIMES A WEEK IRON via a port placed in my chest, protein shakes 5-8 times per day, monitoring my eating constantly, forcing myself to eat even a couple of bites of protein or veggies, or dark bread or cottage cheese. I was nearly 7 YEARS out of my surgery before it caught up with me. I couldn't even CARRY the dang gallon of milk up the stairs from the grocery store I was so weak, but I just thought " hmmm.... I have a 6'8 " tall 300 lb husband who is strong, why the heck do I HAVE to carry it? " I would have errands to run, and HAD to start early in the morning, or I didn't have the stamina to get through more than one errand. Going to the grocery store was a chore. But, I blamed it on " being tired " . Finally, went to doc, and BAM, off work now for three months. I only argue the milk and protein out of concern for others. We are NOT exempt from malnutrition and anemia and lack of the " fat vitamins " . I am walking, LIVING (thank God) PROOF. Take care, B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 In a message dated 7/9/2002 2:04:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, 71160@... writes: > I was nearly 7 YEARS out of my surgery before it caught up with me. I've actually been curious about your situation. Are you saying that you had good labs for 7 years and suddenly the bottom dropped out without warning? Obviously you felt tired, but what did the numbers say? It sounds like you weren't eating much protein - but how much were you actually ingesting on a daily basis? Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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