Guest guest Posted September 1, 2003 Report Share Posted September 1, 2003 , To do strictly protein is crazy. Our body needs some fats (helps the dry skin) as well as fruits and veggies for vitamins and minerals. My philosophy has always been protein first, fruits and veggies next and everything else last or not at all. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce On Mon, 1 Sep 2003 06:56:58 -0400 " " writes: > I don't post much, but certainly get tons of info. from here. I have > a question. I am about 13 months out and for the last month and a > half, I have been craving salt. I asked my doctor about it at my > one year appointment and he said I just must need some salt. > Normally I don't add salt to many foods. I haven't been going > overboard, so I'm not too worried, but I'm wondering if it's an > early sign of any problems. My blood pressure was fine at my > doctor's appointment, it was 110/67, so he said not to worry about > it. Now, the last week or so, I've also been craving butter. My > skin is really dry right now and so I'm wondering if that has > anything to do with it. I've only been drinking protein shakes for > the last 3 months and before that, I ate a lot of cheese, so I'm > wondering if I need some fat in my diet. My doctor's protocol is > protein only until you get to 75% excess off, so I try to stick with > that, since I still need to lose another 30 pounds or so to be at > 75%. My labs are all pretty good, so I was just wondering about > these cravings. Does anyone have any ideas? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2003 Report Share Posted September 1, 2003 In a message dated 9/1/2003 9:27:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, tuesdynite@... writes: My doctor's protocol is > >protein only until you get to 75% excess off, so I try to stick with > >that, since I still need to lose another 30 pounds or so to be at > >75%. My labs are all pretty good, so I was just wondering about > >These cravings. Does anyone have any ideas? My surgeon has the same protocol. The lead surgeon and his wife had the surgery and then specialized in it. He has a huge support staff and program. Carol, full protein has lots of fat (beef, etc.). I was unable to do this for the 75% but it works. He must be over 5 years out now. Fay Bayuk **300/166 10/23/01 Dr. Open RNY 150 cm Click for My Profile http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 OK, I must have said it the wrong way. I can eat fish, and I can have nuts and have been able to have beef since 4 weeks post-op. Yes, my doctor is a bariatric surgeon, and very well respected. He had the surgery himself about 9 years ago, I think, and so did his wife. Most people only stay on the protein-only for about 6 months, but I had 220 pounds to lose and I've lost 145 so far. I don't always stay on only protein--like I do have a salad now and then and some vegtables. I wasn't wanting a debate on his protocol, just some advice on the salt cravings and dry skin. I appreciate everyone's help. I'll keep an eye on my iron levels and try the dry E. Thanks-- Dr. Marema 8/2/02 369/224/149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 I think this was meant for the group. Lori O. On Mon, 01 Sep 2003 23:52:24 -0000 " Mickie " writes: > Hi , > Congratulations on a fantastic weight loss!!!!!!! But I am also a > little worried about the only protein diet you have yourself on. > > One of the problems we have that got us in this situation to have > the surgery is dieting. When we had this surgery our goal was to be > > normal and never diet again, because that is what got us in trouble > > in the first place. Just think if you are only eating protein now > when you start to add veggies & fruit you are going to gain some lbs > > back. > > Everyone is different, but here is my story for the past year. I > started at 290 lbs & at 5'2 a BMI of 52. From the day I had this > surgery my goal was to be normal. That is what my Dr. wants for his > > patients. For the first four weeks we are on a soft diet. Cream > potato, soups, potted meat & deviled ham & chicken, eggs & cheese, > protein drinks & lots of water. I have 2 protein shakes in the > morning (pro-Cal) that has 15 grms protein each. I have a lunch of > maybe soup, or Subway (turkey)with veggies. I get the six- inch and > > have them cut it in half. I also have a bag of WOW plain chips with > > my lunch & water. For dinner I have protein, veggies & fruit. About > 8 > pm I have another double shake. I pretty much eat what ever I want & > > eat off a saucer. I really love chicken cooked in a bag with > fat-free > mushroom soup & broccoli. I eat normal things just cooked a > different > way. My surgeon said we had to learn to eat normal & that is what I > > have spent my whole year doing since surgery. I have lost 140 lbs. > > I am at work now, just taking a few minutes to check in. But I am > going home to BBQ chicken, squash, potatoe salad & fat-free-surgar > free strawbery pie. > > Please do not get angry at me think I know it all. Believe me I am > still learning. Just remember Atkins is what got us in trouble. > Losing 50 or 60 lbs and goining it right back. Hopefully your Dr. > knows what he is doing. > Mickie > LAP RNY Aug 2,2002 > 290/150/135 > > > > > > > > > , > > To do strictly protein is crazy. Our body needs some fats > > (helps > > the dry skin) as well as fruits and veggies for vitamins and > minerals. > > My philosophy has always been protein first, fruits and veggies > next and > > everything else last or not at all. > > Lori Owen - Denton, Texas > > SRVG 7/16/01 > > Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce > > > > On Mon, 1 Sep 2003 06:56:58 -0400 " " > > <katobe@b...> writes: > > > I don't post much, but certainly get tons of info. from here. I > > have > > > a question. I am about 13 months out and for the last month and > > a > > > half, I have been craving salt. I asked my doctor about it at > my > > > one year appointment and he said I just must need some salt. > > > Normally I don't add salt to many foods. I haven't been going > > > overboard, so I'm not too worried, but I'm wondering if it's an > > > > early sign of any problems. My blood pressure was fine at my > > > doctor's appointment, it was 110/67, so he said not to worry > about > > > it. Now, the last week or so, I've also been craving butter. > My > > > skin is really dry right now and so I'm wondering if that has > > > anything to do with it. I've only been drinking protein shakes > > for > > > the last 3 months and before that, I ate a lot of cheese, so I'm > > > > wondering if I need some fat in my diet. My doctor's protocol > is > > > protein only until you get to 75% excess off, so I try to stick > > with > > > that, since I still need to lose another 30 pounds or so to be > at > > > 75%. My labs are all pretty good, so I was just wondering about > > > > these cravings. Does anyone have any ideas? > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 Umm, it wasn't me (tuesdynite) who wrote this about the 75%. Someone's got me mixed up with somebody else. Carol A ---------------------------------- l> In a message dated 9/1/2003 9:27:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, > tuesdynite@... writes: > My doctor's protocol is > >>protein only until you get to 75% excess off, so I try to stick with > >>that, since I still need to lose another 30 pounds or so to be at > >>75%. My labs are all pretty good, so I was just wondering about > >>These cravings. Does anyone have any ideas? > My surgeon has the same protocol. The lead surgeon and his wife had the > surgery and then specialized in it. He has a huge support staff and program. > > Carol, full protein has lots of fat (beef, etc.). I was unable to do this > for the > 75% but it works. He must be over 5 years out now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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