poll re: protein and labs
I didn't realize that albumin was related to protein until you posted this poll. Since the albumin fell into range, I didn't bother looking up what its purpose was. My AST, however, has been out of range since month three as well and I know that is also an indicator of liver and/or kidney issues.
So, in essence, I've had two lab indicators since month three that I may be having kidney or liver issues, yet my surgeon's office has apparently not found this concerning. I wonder if it is normal to have abnormal levels during the losing phase?
Prealbumin was not tested this time around, but at 3 & 6 months, the levels were both in range.
Thanks, Kelly. You've motivated me to follow up with the surgeon.
~Jen
RNY, 8/1/2011
HW: 348 SW: 306 CW:-fighting regain GW: 140
He who endures, conquers. ~Persius
Let us know what you find out!
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Right now I'm having 1 or 2 servings of quiche, and 2 or 1 servings of greek yoghurt, plus generally something with less protein than those two food items. I would say that I'm usually about 75g on average some days a lot more, some days a little less.
~Lady Lithia~ 200 lbs lost!
March 9, 2011 - Coccygectomy!
I chased my dreams, and my dreams, they caught me!
66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance
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on 6/17/12 4:09 pm
My nut said I am supposed to get 69 grams a day. Based on what I have read previously on this site I have upped it myself so that I get 80-100. Supposedly she came up with figure by using my height and goal weight. Do you guys think 69 is too low? I work out at the gym. I do weight training, cardio, and once a week bodypump. My last lab 4 months ago had protein at 6.8 and albumim at 3,9. I suppose when I get more labs done I'll see if I do need the extra protein.
Jan
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Vitamin A
PTH Intact
Vitamin D
Calcium
Magnesium
Copper
B6
Glucose fasting
B12
B1
Folate
CBC without Differential
Albumin
PROTHROMBIN TIME/INR
These are my 2 1/2 year labs orderd:
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
