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Surgeon Testimonial Patrick Coates, M.D. Dr. Coates is pretty straight to the point, has been doing WLS for many years now. I met him about 6 years ago when I did a consult for WLS, that had to be put on hold because my mother had terminal cancer. At that time, I was impressed with his knowledge and effort he put in to reviewing my health history and eating habits to find out if the surgery would be the best thing for me. I've seen him several times during my 3 days hospital stay for RNY. He visited with me shortly before surgery, and then twice after. On the day of my discharge he actually came and climbed up on my bed (while I was packing) and sat and talked with me for about 10 minutes about what I should and shouldn't be doing when I get home. His staff is wonderful. If they can't assist you right when you call, they get back to you promptly. Most of your aftercare is handled by the PAs, who are extremely capable, as Dr. Coates is doing surgeries. You are reminded, advised, and encouraged to attend the monthly WLS support group held by Sutter/Memorial, and Dr. Coirin, Dr. Coates partner, comes and answers medically related issues/questions there. Oh, and Dr. Coates is shy. He's quick to smile, but you won't hear much out of him until he's been around you a little bit. Member Interests
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My Eating Schedule Now.. (More or Less)
Well, at my 3 month recheck, the PA said it was time to kick the shakes and powders, unless absolutely needed. So, my protein intake was upped to 11-12oz of protein, divided among my meals & snacks for the day (so 77g of protein minimum). My day currently looks like: B: 3-4 oz of protein, 2 oz of fruit (21-24g protein) S: 1 oz protein (if I'm hungry by then) (6-8g) L: 4 oz of protein, 2 oz of fruit or veggie (24g protein) S: Usually yogurt or my 8 oz of milk (6-8g protein) D: 4 oz protein (24g protein) So, even without the morning snack, I'm at 77g of protein for the day. Add in the morning snack it's 84-85g. I can muddle fudge the calculations as well, if I don't want my snacks. If I'm feeling crappy (like when I was sick for a week), I can add 1/2 to 1 scoop of vanilla Body Fortress Whey protein from Walmart to my yogurt (or chocolate to my milk for chocolate milk) and that's between 11-23g of protein added to my day (if I don't feel up to eating the 3-4oz of protein at each of my meals). I haven't really touched the powder since I was a little under 3 1/2 months. All my protein comes from food now. 1 Comment(s)
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