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I used to get 100-120 grams a day and my protein was around 6.8. Now I get about 40 grams a day and still around 6.8. I have been about 40 grams a day for last four years.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Normal A1C is 5.0 - 5.5. There is nothing wrong with being a bit lower. Glucose around 90 is also normal. You don't need a surgeon, just a primary care.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
6.8 is good. Just keep up the good work!
I don't need as much as you do. I am usually between 80 and 100. And that is plenty for me.
My glucose fasting is usually in the 65-73 range. My glucose after a high carb meal never topped 95. (I was pregnant and tracked for a week). My surgeon team was never concerned.
If I don't eat within 2 hrs of waking I get light headed and dizzy. I eat every 2 hrs, I eat right before bed (protein shake).
Id keep an eye on it but I wouldn't be concerned.
HW 284; SW 270; CW 152; Revised GW 140-160
How much protein are you eating a day in grams? I typically get about 100-120. My concern is my protein level is 6.8, and while normal it's close to being low (6 is the bottom of normal). I try to eat 5/6 meals with about 15-20 grams protein each. Sometimes it's only 5 meals because I feel so full. I drink 2 protein shakes a day (counted as a meal). I eat eggs, chicken, fish, steak, cottage cheese, cheese etc. Any advice?
HW 284; SW 270; CW 152; Revised GW 140-160
on 10/8/19 11:25 pm
Agreed with others - surgeons cut and then they are done. Just find a knowledgeable PCP that has a little bit of understanding of wls. They will refer you to various doctors depending on your specific medial needs - same thing a surgeon would do if they had follow-up visits.
Thank you for replying back. The kicker is I was never on any diabetes medicine. I never have been. I decided to do my surgery before I got to that point. My reasons were more preventative out of concern for my family history of heart and diabetes issues. The highest it ever was before surgery was 5.1 So this drop has only happen since surgery. Outside of having High B12, all my other labs are good except for the A1C.
I suppose maybe this is my new normal. I am not sure. The clinic doctor doesn't seem concern. My fasting glucose was 72. 6 months before that was 82. I just don't want to take a wait and see approach if am headed in a bad direction and could prevent it ahead of time.
I'll keep searching for a doctor that will actually listen and read the material I give them.
Surgeons are cutters. You don't need a surgeon. Some of the DS surgeons run aftercare programs and follow their patients for life. Others do not. After you have recovered your relationship with them is done. In your case, you moved. You need a doctor who is willing to learn about the DS to properly manage your ongoing needs.
On to your A1C. You were just taken off your diabetes meds. Right? If that's the case, get tested again in 6 weeks to see where you are. They may have waited too long to take you off the meds.
What an inspiration. Good for you.
RNY revision to Lap DS Feb, 2016, Dr. Ayoola.
HW 235/SW 184/CW 127
I think the aftercare is important, but not super critical with the same surgeon. I'd find a local support group and try to join in. We have many people in our group who've moved and had surgeries elsewhere. Then I'd try to find good doctors who know bariatrics. My endo and vascular surgeon were surgeon recos and they are fantastic. Maybe you can find a good surgeon's practice manager - discuss your situation and find a good primary care and endo they would recommend. They can then do your bloodwork and aftercare. But a support group and ask the patients or the sponsor for your in-plan options (recommendations for those they'd send their patients to). Good luck
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
