It's official...I have PCM

Aug 07, 2015

I met with my dietician and my surgeon's PA today (8/7/15), to address the issues with my last labs...which were the worst I've ever had.

Diagnosis: Protein calorie malnutirion, prealbumin tanked. multiple vitamin deficiencies, possible PTSD.

The nutrtional correction plan -

Since my insurance will not pay for TPN unless I am totally unable to eat normally (read: dang near dead), it is not an option for me.

The game plan is follow-ups every other month until nutritional issues are resolved. My GP will work closely with my bariatric team to help me get

my nutrition back in order.

 

I had a very severe emotionally traumatic event which made me sort of like a zombie.  I was walking around, going about my business, or so it

seemed, while my body was literally eating itself...using muscle tissue as a source of protein.  I had begun the process of getting back on track

myself prior to my bariatric visit today, so my labs drawn yesterday for today's (8/7/15) appointment showed my prealbumin beginning to rise,

but still tanked.  The burning, stinging and swelling in my legs was due to my body using muscle tissue as a protein source.  It has stopped, within

48 hours of returning to immediate post-op shake consumption levels (4-5  8oz shakes daily), in addition to high protein food sources - shrimp,

cube steak, chicken livers, sausage, pork chops, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt.   Wish I could afford some sea scallops - 23g of protein per serving, and scrumptious broiled or braised in butter!

On the more serious side, this is a dangerous place to be if you're a DSer.  Nevertheless, you are still human, and life happens.

I'm hoping and praying for healing and recovery from my current condition, and I'm putting in work to beat this as well.

As always, I'll keep you posted.

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