MIA - In Utah!

Whew! I've been around the boards a few times trying to find everyone! LOL! ....I've been up in Utah for a couple...getting my daughter from Utah State...Women's Conf for a day, loads of relatives hops,etc. ---My daughter's roommate is in critical condition at U of U Med Center. Prayers for her would be sooooo appreciated. It was a scare for us as well. They suspected Menengitis and so my daughter was quarantined right in the middle of finals! Her doc from AZ was talking to the docs at Logan Hospital and we were pannicked that the sysmptoms would come quickly and possibly taker her quickly. ...Short version. My daughter is healthy and home in AZ. The roommate has a critical illness that is yet to be diagnosed. She does not recognize anyone and is not speaking. Pretty little young thing with so much potential. It breaks our hearts! Anyway, just a quick report on my WLS Spring Fling Prom that I organized. It was fantastic! Huge attendance! Great food. Great dancing! Great fun! Thanks Melody for your clever ideas with decorating! .....I've been hired by a Bariatric program in the valley to do some of their Graduate Seminar organization in Sept. I've done it before. It will be at a resort and will be soooo much fun! ....I'lm hired by another Bariatric surgeon to work for 6 weeks this summer in his office. Life is busy! AND....biggest news.....I'm having p.s. in July! Finally! But......Shhhhhhhh! I'm not wanting anyone to know from my ward or my family. I just don't want to "explain" all the details like "nasty rashes", "aching back"...tucking skin into jeans.....and how much it all costs! ....Negative opinions will be shared by fam and ward folks and I can't handle it! Soooooo...if you know anyone that knows me.....pleeeeeeeez don't share with them! ....I'm on here for the support and hope y'all can lift me up in my worries! I'm not going to read back all of the posts but I did notice that someone asked about protein drinks.... Here's the basics that you want to look for in buying= 23 to 30 grams of protein in 1 scoop (Our body only absorbs 30 grams of protein at one nutritional intake) Calories per scoop should NOT exceed 140. Blends are best for those who may have ulcer issues. Whey is always preferred over Soy as it is a "complete" protein. Don't worry about sugar grams...if the calorie per protein ratio is the 23 p to 120 calories then the sugar grams will be appropriate. Very best proteins (for flavor and quality) are: Champion Pure Whey Stack (all good but the vanilla imvho) Nectar proteins (this is a Whey Isolate and absorbs the quickest)...My DH LOVES the Fuzzy Navel flavor which resembles a Sunny D drink. I can't drink this one cuz it makes me sick....(because it is an Isolate....I do better with blends). Isopure in powder form (the liquid is nasty to most folks) PVL Whey Gourmet (the flavors are the yummiest) And my personal favorite is Syntrax Matrix in Chocolate OR Orange Dreamscicle. If you are doing a no-carb/low-carb eating plan then you would want to buy the Nectar products as they are ZERO carbs! Let me know if you need info on where to order any of the above. I usually GOOGLE the name of the product and put "best prices for________" so that the websites that have it on sale pop up. Protein drinks are recommended by the majority of hospital programs as they are quickly absorbed into our altered systems. Keeping protein high helps build muscle, kick our bodies into ketosis if you are stil trying to burn fat, keeps our nutriients and energy high and is essential for healing. Protein in foods is controversial at best as to what is absorbed into our system. Twins; having the same surgery on the same day will have different absorption. So, to be aggressive with good health, you want to "assume" that you do not absorb much of the protein from foods. ...This is assuming that you have been bypassed (no more tummy to aid in absorption and digestion). O.K. ...I'm going on and on............sorry bout that! Hope y'all have a Happy Mother's Day weekend! I'll bet some of you are looking forward to your Mother's Day Calls from your missionaries! Tooooo exciting! Hugggz to all! Joyce in az

Joyce your secret is safe with me. So glad your WLS Spring Fling prom went so well. I'll keep your daughter and her room mate in my prayers. Frightening what could have caused something so quickly. Thanks for the protein tips. It's a nice refresher even for those of us who are at goal and want to remain there. Happy Mother's Day!!! Melody 260-140-now at 120

Hey, Joyce, I won't tell if you don't tell! I am looking into it as well. That is what this site is for, the understanding and comfort that only those of us who have and are living this can really offer! You are one busy lady and I am glad things are going well. The prom sounds wonderful. Thanks for the protein reminder. I am going to go fix a shake in a minute! Your dau and her roommate are in my prayers. Please keep us posted. Grins, Kaye