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    No more diabetes!

    glad to say I too am diabetic free (although I will always check my blood sugars ) went from about 150 units of insulin three times a day before meals to none in the last two months.so very happy
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    getting your protein

    I checked with my dietician and she said they are fine ....take carbs minus fiber minus sugar alcohol equal net cookies n cream calories 180 carbs 22g fiber 17g erythritol 2g NET CARBS 3g...
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    balance

    just curious .. I am 6 months out of surgery ( r n y ) and I still have balance problems .. is this common or is it just me ?
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    getting your protein

    that's what I thought also Donna ... I guess I still don't understand
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    Looking for good feedback!

    hi Donna my name is Chris . I had the R N Y bypass April 28 2014. I am wishing you luck and a speedy recovery. my best advice is walk as soon as they will allow you to , just listen to your Doctors they will be your best allies
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    Trying to convince my family to support the idea of me getting the surgery

    I suggest you take them with you when you meet with your surgeon or wls team of doctors . let them ask any question they have. it is a big life style change and they need to be your support at home good luck
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    new on the block.

    welcome Dagger51. I will turn 52 in .April of next year I had the Gastric Bypass R N Y done April 28 2014 . the more you can lose on your own is great. It is very helpful to get with some type of trainer or nutrionist (if you don't have one already). keep up the good work and GOOD LUCK
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    getting your protein

    thank you Cheyenne the hardest part is still to come think. I look at people like you as role models to keep with it over the long haul. congrats to you as well
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    getting your protein

    found these wonderful protein bars . they are called questbars loaded with 17 to 21 grams of protein with very low sugar amounts multiple flavors. I buy them at a place called the vitamin shoppe
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    new to this forum

    hi LoisV. I am 51 have had T2 for more then 20 years . had R-N-Y surgery April 28 2014 I was over 400 lbs taking up to 150 units of insulin before each meal (3x a day). lost 40 lbs before surgery and have lost about 120 lbs after. some days I take no insulin at all or I might take 20 units...
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    very apprehensive!!

    its only normal to have second and sometimes third thoughts it a big lifestyle change. listen to all your Doctors and advisers and they will help you change your thought process to food. I am 5 months post surgery (R-N-Y) and my wife has to remind me to eat dinner sometimes lol . I am very happy...
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    Food and beverage likes and dislikes after surgery

    RedMama if you haven't already try to sip everything you drink it will help get into the habit after surgery. I was a big water drinker before but it was long big gulps noway now. if you try adding unflavored protein powder to hot liquids afterwards do not let the fluid get over 130 degrees...
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    1 month check up after surgery

    Gr8k8 finally heard back from surgeon still not sure whats going on....BP not dropping as bad been to the gym the last four days (treadmill bike and weights) dizzy off and on. been getting 70 to 80 oz of fluids and 85 to 95 grams of protein a day. went yesterday and will go sunday for infusion...
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    1 month check up after surgery

    update heart dr wasn't much help... still dropping blood pressure 30 to 50 points when standing . next step is compression socks I guess
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    A couple of questions...

    if you see a nutrisionist they should help with meds and vitamins . no question is a dumb one knowledge is power it all helps
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