3 month check up 10/6/09

Bubblishouz
on 10/4/09 5:07 pm - Fresno, CA

I am soooo nervous about my 3 month check up on 10/6/09 with my surgeon.  I have been taking my vitamins, I just haven't been good with my protein intake.  I'm really nervous my lab work is going to come back low or something.  I've been dreading this day because I know I don't take my protein like I should.  I get in about 20-30g a day.  I just can't seem to fit in any more.  As of today I've lost 81 lbs in 3 months 3 weeks.  I'm not concerned about my weight loss, I think my surgeon will be pleased with it as am I, but I can't stop stressing about my lab work.  Is this normal?  Did any of you experience the same issues.

            
bebaugh
on 10/5/09 12:44 am - Merced, CA
OK, now breath slowly.  I know he can be stern but he just wants you to be healthy!  Hopefully everything will come back ok.  Just tell him you will do better on your protein!  81 lbs is so great!  Think positive! 

Bebaugh (Elizabeth)

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Carl Bard    

Deb B.
on 10/5/09 3:43 am - East Bay Area, CA
Wow you are doing great. 
Have you tried using a supplement to bump up your protein?  There is a pretty good pudding (i freeze it and eat like frozen yogurt) that has 33 grams of protein in it.  I use that and a latte or other protein drink with 30 gram to get 60 grams in a day.  Sometimes I only do one and try to get the rest from real food.

Don't stress.....whatever comes up can be worked on. 

Congrats
Debbie
            
Bubblishouz
on 10/7/09 9:26 pm - Fresno, CA
Well i had my appt and it went well I guess.  I thought the nut was going to draw my blood levels but I guess not.  I was honest about my protein and he definately said I needed to work on it. 60-70g a day minimum.  He said I didn't have to take my Iron but how does he know that for sure if he didn't draw any blood.  He said he wasn't going to draw any blood until 1 yr post op.  Werid?  He was very happy about my weight loss and said he would like for me to weigh between 170-180.  So I'm half way there.  Wooohoooo!
            
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