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Topic: RE: Protein Bar for 5K suggestion needed
I believe that Dr. Abkin's office sells some good protein bars. I was in the ALS office last week and saw some there. Give them a try? I usually don't do protein bars and or shakes so I'm not much of a help. I miss running though. I bummed my knee during a 10K last spring so I'm slowly easing back into running but it hasn't been easy! GOOD LUCK to you and hope you kick butt!
Take care!
Janice
Take care!
Janice
all the weight has been lost post-op..I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
highest weight: 333 pounds (I know I gained after my last "weigh in" in the doctors office so probably it's more like 340 pounds)
current weight: 151 pounds (7/12/11)
I've been at goal (165 pounds) for 6 months now and now on maintence. I tend to go up and down depending on time of the month and such! 
Topic: RE: Protein Bar for 5K suggestion needed
Tom, I'm finding that sports nutrition info for the post-op patient is practically non-existent. There was one website called Infinit that offers to customize shakes and stuff, and they sent me an email saying they were going to help me, then nothing.
I know our needs are different, but here's what I can share.
I do Atkins bars now and then. I try to not eat anything that has more than 10 grams of sugar, and I look for ones that are about 10 calories for every gram of protein. Some of the Atkins fit the bill, others don't. I usually get the Atkins Advantage Chocolate Chip Granola Bar: 17g protein, 1 gram sugar, 2 g sugar alcohol, 200 calories.
Other bars that have the right proportions aren't easy to find, and I've had some instances of intolerance with some of them.
Supreme Protein is good. Like a candy bar! I try not to make them a habit.
I've been advised to eat peanut butter and some banana or raisins about an hour before the race, and then a protein bar later on. For a longer run, I bought little one ounce packets of unsugared peanut butter (Justin's, I think) that I can carry with me and eat on the course. I think I have an extra, I'll bring it on Turkey Trot day for you. I also have those calcium chews.
Good luck, and let me know if you come up with anything good!
I know our needs are different, but here's what I can share.
I do Atkins bars now and then. I try to not eat anything that has more than 10 grams of sugar, and I look for ones that are about 10 calories for every gram of protein. Some of the Atkins fit the bill, others don't. I usually get the Atkins Advantage Chocolate Chip Granola Bar: 17g protein, 1 gram sugar, 2 g sugar alcohol, 200 calories.
Other bars that have the right proportions aren't easy to find, and I've had some instances of intolerance with some of them.
Supreme Protein is good. Like a candy bar! I try not to make them a habit.
I've been advised to eat peanut butter and some banana or raisins about an hour before the race, and then a protein bar later on. For a longer run, I bought little one ounce packets of unsugared peanut butter (Justin's, I think) that I can carry with me and eat on the course. I think I have an extra, I'll bring it on Turkey Trot day for you. I also have those calcium chews.
Good luck, and let me know if you come up with anything good!
Topic: RE: Why did you pick your type of surgery?
I had been on very calorie restricted diets with no success, and I was advised that without the malabsorption piece I would not lose much. It was later determined that I also had some metabolic issues which needed to be addressed, so even with bypass surgery I only lost about 85 lbs the first year.
But I got it all straightened out and now I'm at goal and loving life. You can read my blog if you want to know more...
Good luck. You really do have to know what post-op life is like for all the options, and choose the one you are most willing and able to comply with. No one surgery is the perfect fit for everyone.
But I got it all straightened out and now I'm at goal and loving life. You can read my blog if you want to know more...
Good luck. You really do have to know what post-op life is like for all the options, and choose the one you are most willing and able to comply with. No one surgery is the perfect fit for everyone.
Topic: RE: Why did you pick your type of surgery?
I had Lap RNY, I had wanted the band but after consulting with my medical professionals I changed my mind. Tom is correct, you have to look at your triggers and think which will really work for you.
You said in one of your further posts that you were young and wanted to maybe have children, if you want you can have children post op with a RNY. You do need to (ok you should) wait 18 months to 2 years but the time would fly by...
If I had to choose yes I would do it again, in a heart beat!!! I am 36 now and two years out. I wish had made the choice earlier in my life.
Good luck to you..
Stella
You said in one of your further posts that you were young and wanted to maybe have children, if you want you can have children post op with a RNY. You do need to (ok you should) wait 18 months to 2 years but the time would fly by...
If I had to choose yes I would do it again, in a heart beat!!! I am 36 now and two years out. I wish had made the choice earlier in my life.
Good luck to you..
Stella
Topic: RE: Has anyone had surgery from Dr. Earl Noyan out of Centra State?
Really?? Do you know how long ago this was? I would love to get the opinios of these people and their experiences. I dont know if this is allowed but could you please give my email address to these group members who have delt with Dr. Noyan? I am most eager to find out when they had their surgery. My email address is [email protected]. I hope I am allowed to post my address but I want to gather as much information as possible. My insurance is the best so I can afford to be choosy. I would appreciate ANYONES input, positive or negative about Dr. Noyan and his partner Dr. Procurat. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Topic: RE: repost - slimware dishes
The Urban Safari style is on sale now at 50% off. I bought the box of 4 and it came out to $7 each. PM me if you want to share the box with me. If you want to purchase your own the discount code is SAFARI2010VIP.
"I may not be moving fast or gracefully, but at least I'm moving!" 
Topic: RE: Why did you pick your type of surgery?
I am 38 yrs old (37 at time of surgery) and I picked RNY because it has a higher weight loss rate 60-80% of excess weight as opposed to lapband 40-60% at 5 yrs. I also am a sweets eater and needed to have the chance of dumping which thankfully I do. I also didn't want a foreign object in my body- my family has weird reactions to stuff and my dad's body rejected the mesh they put in for his hernia. I also didn't want to have to see the surgeon for the rest of my life for fills and monitoring. With RNY I have to commit to blood work every 6 months for the rest of my life but primary care can do that, I also had to commit to vitamins and protein shakes daily for the rest of my life but that didn't bother me.
I have lost 113 lbs so far and am still loosing. I was 278 pre op and 5 ft 6 in. I am very happy with my RNY I have had no complications and wouldn't change a thing.
I have lost 113 lbs so far and am still loosing. I was 278 pre op and 5 ft 6 in. I am very happy with my RNY I have had no complications and wouldn't change a thing.
HW 278 SW 259 GW 170 CW 142 Ht 5ft 6
Topic: RE: Why did you pick your type of surgery?
There are a whole lot other choices other than just band and bypass, so make sure you check them all out. Again, each has their own Pros and Cons.
Have you looked at having the SLEEVE procedure? While newly approved in NJ, it's been done in California and Florida - with very good results. I call it the combination of the bypass and band. If (God forbid) I had to get rid of my band, I would look at this. However, please remember this is the only operation that is NOT REVERSIBLE - because they actually REMOVE part of your stomach.
There are some sleeve patients here who can give you their take on it.
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: Why did you pick your type of surgery?
I had lapband 3 years ago. I have lost a total of 104 lbs. I weighted 324 lbs and I'm only 5 ft talls. So my bmi was over 60. I talked with my doctor all 6 of them and we all agreed that lapband was the best fit for me . I come from a family that loves to eat anything and everything. So I needed smaller portions. With all my medical problems the doctors wanted me to loss the weight slower that most people.
This is not a cure all.
Still have to watch everything you eat and exercise. I exercise 3 to 4 days a week amd I'm still lossing. I hope to be at goal at my 5 year anniversary.
Everyone is different in many different ways. I was not a heavy kid. I was the skinny kid. My lifestyle made me the way I ended up.
Good luck on your journey
This is not a cure all.
Still have to watch everything you eat and exercise. I exercise 3 to 4 days a week amd I'm still lossing. I hope to be at goal at my 5 year anniversary.
Everyone is different in many different ways. I was not a heavy kid. I was the skinny kid. My lifestyle made me the way I ended up.
Good luck on your journey
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