Call From Beth at Richmond

June 28, 2005

So, I talked with Beth from Richmond this morning regarding how much

protein, etc. I should be getting in each day. I told her that I

only ate protein and sometimes I couldn't get a 1/4 cup in at each

meal. She said I should be close to 40 grams of protein. I said not

according to Fitday.com. She send there are essential amino acids

from protein (ones we have to get from food) and other amino acids

that the body can create. She said this " malnutrition " state only

lasts a few months and that is basically what they want at first so

we lose weight quickly. She said it is really short term. She said

they purposely left the binder vague on protein grams and calories

because they do NOT want us to worry about those for now. As long as

our meals are high quality protein, then not to worry about it. I

tried to ask her about protein shakes but didn't really get an

answer. She just acknowledged that Richmond doesn't want you to use

them and that other facilities swear by them. I guess at our 6 week

post-op group appointment (mine is next week), we'll get a lab slip

and by the time we come back for our 12 week appointment, they'll

have the lab results to go over and see where everything is at.

Just passing along the info....

Tina

Dr. Baggs/Richmond

Orientation: 330

Surgery: 294

Lap RNY: 5/24/05

6/28/05 (5 weeks out): 264

-30 since surgery

-66 since orientation

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