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08-25-2008, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla USA
Posts: 2,549
Weight Statistics 05/17/02 Start Date:
05/17/02 Surgery Date:
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Height:
355 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
165 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.4788732394 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index59.0686390533 BMI Start:
31.6142011834 BMI Current:
29.1183431953 BMI Goal:
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BTW...
I had 4 strictures...and they can still happen further out too. Mine I had to go back every 2 weeks and then they finally stopped .
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08-26-2008, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 2,952
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4935622318 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.9899902344 BMI Start:
21.7971191406 BMI Current:
21.4538574219 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Paula,
I don't know anything about the amino acid pills you keep mentioning but I'm a bit concerned. First, does your surgeon know that you are relying on these for your protien source, and second how much protien are these providing each time you take one? We can only absorb 25 grams of protien at one time, all the rest is just wasted.
YOu don't mention any milk products. Are you lactose intolerant? When I was at your stage I used LF milk mixed with carnation instant breakfast and added Unjury protien powder and blended with ice cubes to make a smoothie that was high in protien. I couldn't stand the shakes either.
If your surgeon is telling you that you aren't "eating right" then ask him to send you to a nutritionist who knows about WLS patients and can help you learn to eat right.
Personally, it still sounds like another stricture to me, but if he's not willing to consider that, then try to find out what foods you can eat that aren't going to make you sick. Grrrrr, I'd like to have a word with your surgeon.
PS: I agree you should not be eating salads yet, but beans were another mainstay for me. I had a lot of trouble with eggs, but cottage cheese went down well. Are you blenderizing your meats? Try adding chicken broth to them to make it extra moist. Dry meats will definately not go well in the pouch. Broiled white fish is also something high in protien and the pouch usually likes it. Good luck, keep us posted!
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08-26-2008, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
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260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
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41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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i have been reading and just wanted to add some words of encouragement and support. please get a second opnion. what your surgeon is suggesting doesnt make sense. i am NOT a dr or an expert BUT i do know SOMETHING is wrong here. before you get sick please please consult someone else. i really hope things start to look up for you.
PS. healthfood store people only want the sale. if your dr didnt recommend the supps they are trying to sell you, dnt buy them. you may not be absorbing them. i think there is a thread on here as to the specific type of protein supps we can take and absorp. you may want to check that out.
hang in there 
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08-26-2008, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 284
Weight Statistics August 14, 2004 Start Date:
August 14, 2004 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
220 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
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40 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index35.5050505051 BMI Start:
21.303030303 BMI Current:
22.5941230487 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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The amino acid may be what is making you so sick. For the first 3 wks after my surgery I had to drink 3 8oz. glasses of low fat milk a day. this provided me with protein. I agree with the second opinion, what your experiencing doesnt sound right. Start drinking some milk at least, and maybe stop taking the supplement. see if that helps any. chicken noodle soup (i mashed up the noodles and added a couple crackers) helped me alot.
Good luck, keep us posted. Hope you feel better soon.
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08-26-2008, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rogersville,Tennessee
Posts: 14
Weight Statistics April 30, 2008 Start Date:
May 6,2008 Surgery Date:
5' 11"
Height:
366 lb Start Weight:
291 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
75 lb Weight Loss:
91 lb Lb Left to Lose:
20.4918032787 % % Lost:
May 6,2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.0410632811 BMI Start:
40.5818290022 BMI Current:
27.8912914104 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I do have a nut...she completely disagrees with the Dr! Problem is,shes in the same group as he is~~I have major confusion here...he says one thing,she says another.Today I did try skim milk and 1/2 cup of raisin bran.....then later had 3 crackers with cheese on them....for sinner my hubby wanted manwiches(blek)and I ate maybe 1/4 cup of the ground round I used chopped up.It made me sick and I had to use the zofran.....but I have had a betetr day today because of you guys.Thank you ever so much!!!
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08-27-2008, 02:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 5,162
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
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287 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.3867595819 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.8342151675 BMI Start:
26.7455278408 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
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Thats great that you are feeling better and venturing out on new foods! One day at a time and TRIAL AND ERROR is what it is all about. I hope that things continue to look up for you!
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08-27-2008, 06:07 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Weight Statistics August 14, 2004 Start Date:
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Height:
220 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
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40 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index35.5050505051 BMI Start:
21.303030303 BMI Current:
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Miss Paula....glad to hear you had a better day. Stick with the skim milk 3 x's a day for awhile. At least you put some protein into your body. stay away from things that are heavy for right now. ( aka...manwich, lol its all trial and error ) cottage cheese is a great thing and so is yogurt. adding even alittle protein powder to the yogurt (if you can handle it) will also help. Good luck and let us know how your doing.
This is a great place for support...........
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08-27-2008, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MISS PAULA  I do have a nut...she completely disagrees with the Dr! Problem is,shes in the same group as he is~~I have major confusion here...he says one thing,she says another. | Now, that's a major dis-communication that is unforgivable 
Have you been upfront with both that they are saying opposite things and therefore you are confused? Better let both know what's going on, you probably aren't the only one who's confused.
Glad to know you are find some things that agree with you.
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08-27-2008, 09:20 PM
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#29 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,496
Weight Statistics 02/07/2008 Start Date:
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5' 7"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
146 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
164 lb Weight Loss:
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Also...don't forget to eat slow and chew well. I stay far away from eggs...those make me sick everytime as well as ground beef. I find that I don't chew either of those foods well and don't like the texture of them when I have to over chew so I end up swollowing early and getting a stomach ache. Try light foods and make sure your veggies are cooked and cooked well. I am sorry you are going through this but thats all the advice I have.
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08-27-2008, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rogersville,Tennessee
Posts: 14
Weight Statistics April 30, 2008 Start Date:
May 6,2008 Surgery Date:
5' 11"
Height:
366 lb Start Weight:
291 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
75 lb Weight Loss:
91 lb Lb Left to Lose:
20.4918032787 % % Lost:
May 6,2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.0410632811 BMI Start:
40.5818290022 BMI Current:
27.8912914104 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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So happy to say today I did it again!!!! I went to my regular Doc this morning and asked her about the amino acids...she said they were ok but did a lab workup to make sure I was getting enough....I HAVE LOST NOW 60 POUNDS!!!!!! Although I have a bad sinus infection and inner ear infection,I feel so good emotionally!!! I will NOT let my surgeon upset me again!!!!! I feel like a REAL human being!! I did eat some soup beans(1 cup with a small bit of course cornbread and onion)IT STAYED DOWN AND NO NAUSEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Then after church I had a scrambled egg on wheat toast(1 slice)and a 1/2 tsp lowfat mayo.....so far so good.I have all of you people to Thank....I so wish I had come here earlier,because I don't think I would have suffered 1/2 as much!!!Thank You Thank You........and God's Blessings on ALL of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HUGS from Miss Paula
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