Wow! I really hope you aren't putting any of this on yourself. I know saying anything about a woman's abuser doesn't often fare well in the long term, but I'm still going to say it to you anyway in hopes this sinks in.  He sounds like  a total Douche Bag and you need to tell him "Good Riddance"!   You sound like a fabulous person whose only issue is not knowing when to dump a loser like him. As long as you waste time on this jerk , you're not open to meeting a wonderful man who will really appreciate you. If I were you, I'd pack his bags and have them on the porch asap!

Kat

I wish you a great outcome to this latest challenge. It seems like losing 40 pounds before this discovery is a blessing because your lungs won't have to work as hard as they did pre-op.  I've battled the C Monster (not lung) a few times myself pre-op and won that battle. I'm 7 years free from our last go around. Like you said, when you initially find out, it kind of pulls the rug out from under you. They  do amazing things now-a-days, so chin up and know we're here to encourage you and listen, so keep us posted. PM if you need to talk.

Kat

Good luck on the final approval. When you hubby can take no more, just come here, we're all about sharing our experiences here.

Kat

I was doing thin sliced Hillshire Farms. I wrapped it around the cheese to make a roll. Watch the labeling, some has added sugar.

Hi Misty

I am so sorry to hear all you've been going through, but happy to know you're still here. I had cancer 1977 and then again in 2006, so they had to remove all my female organs. The first time I awoke to the screaming of a woman in labor while my future husband stood by holding my hand. Strangely, I was relieved it wasn't me in such pain. The second time I was on the oncology floor, but the hospital played Brahms Lullaby each time a baby was born, it was bittersweet.

I’ve learned early on that life throws us lots of curve balls, and although it can be very hard at times, if you can somehow embrace the emotions and roll with them, it helps a lot. I also eventually came to understand that I had a different purpose in life than I initially planned which has made my life very fulfilling, actually more so than I planned. I helped raise foreign students who became successful adults. I participated in defense and space programs in such a way that had I been bound to raise my own family, it would not have been possible. It’s been satisfying to know that future generations will benefit from my contributions. I also buy trees from Heifer International each year which allows me to put something alive and worthy on the planet. I still need a child fix on occasion, so I have become an awesome aunt. I often spoil the kids rotten and then send them home. The next generation of kids is coming along now and their parents know how much I deeply love them and how much they deeply love me, so they freely hand their babies over for me to spoil now too.

I hope you find peace in how life has changed your plans as well. PM me if you’d like to talk.

Kat

 

Hi Misty

I am so sorry to hear all you've been going through, but happy to know you're still here. I had cancer 1977 and then again in 2006, so they had to remove all my female organs. The first time I awoke to the screaming of a woman in labor while my future husband stood by holding my hand. Strangely, I was relieved it wasn't me in such pain. The second time I was on the oncology floor, but the hospital played Brahms Lullaby each time a baby was born, it was bittersweet.

I’ve learned early on that life throws us lots of curve balls, and although it can be very hard at times, if you can somehow embrace the emotions and roll with them, it helps a lot. I also eventually came to understand that I had a different purpose in life than I initially planned which has made my life very fulfilling, actually more so that I planned. I helped raise foreign students who became successful adults. I participated in defense and space programs in such a way that had I been bound to raise my own family, it would not have been possible. It’s been satisfying to know that future generations will benefit from my contributions. I also buy trees from Heifer International each year which allows me to put something alive and worthy on the planet. I still need a child fix on occasion, so I have become an awesome aunt. I often spoil the kids rotten and then send them home. The next generation of kids is coming along now and their parents know how much I deeply love them and how much they deeply love me, so they freely hand their babies over for me to spoil now too.

I hope you find peace in how life has changed your plans as well. PM me if you’d like to talk.

Kat

 

 

Coco Lites are one of my mainstays. You can bring some of them and then bring foil packs of tuna when ready to eat. Jerky is also full of protien and needs no special considerations. Sf pudding that requires no refrigeration and a little protein powder to add to it might be good too.

Kat

I didn't have that problem, but I rarely have an issue with anything. If you want to try them, you might want to do a small bites at a time and see how they work for you.

Kat

I love stevia. The thing to remember is not all brands are created equil. I suggest getting NuNaturals brand stevia, get the bottle though. It can be found in the supplements aisle in many health food stores. and on Amazon. There is another product on the market now too called Swerve. It tastes and looks like sugar. They make it in confectionery sugar also. It's great sprinkled on berries. This is a little harder to find. Just go to their website for information, free samples, and use the links to either order, or to find a retailer in your area.



Kat

I'm really happy you posted and that it wasn't an emergency situation. I was really worried for you. I hope the doctor finds that it isn't anything serious.

Kat

Hi MeMinus,

Hahaha @ the scallops!  My Heart goes out to you though, the first few months can be a challenge. Hang in there!

Kat

I think they are. I put ham and cheese on one with a little spicy mustard and it was perfect. 

I also eat them when I'm under stress too. One of my weak times is when I'm working from home on something that is extremely challenging, and don't get enough sleep. I can graze on  them and stay under 600 calories (even if I ate them all).

Kat

Hi PetHair

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You're Welcome, I hope you enjoy them. I was thinking of making something like a Danish next time. I plan to add a little Stevia to my next batch, then when done spread on a light coat of sweetened cream cheese, and completing with a dab of sf jam in the center. 

Kat

This is really a question for your surgeon.

When creatinine is at 1.4 is still in the normal range, albeit high, so there is no positive indicator of kidney disease in that number alone. With your  GFR being too low, that is "Perhaps" a concern.  Still, there could be many reasons contributing to this beside a kidney malfunction. How long your GFR has been low can be a factor of consideration, as well as medications you might be taking. It is quite possible that moving forward with the surgery would best mitigate any risky health issue that would contribute to accelerating the advancement of kidney disease if you have any. I think your surgeon will consider  your current state of health vs your projected recovery rate. Also, depending on what he/she thinks might be causing this, he/she may determine that WLS will help reverse these numbers. For example, without knowing you, it's possible that diabetes is the contributing factor in this disparity, and often times WLS helps that particular condition to go in remission. 

Again, no one here can diagnose you or determine if you are a candidate or not, you really need to have your own doctor make these decisions with you.