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salad, fresh veggies/fruit, chicken & turkey & egg are Proteins. Vega. Don't eat nuts, tree nuts, dairy (milk), fish, shellfish. Watch for a few bites of regular bread. Sometimes it doesn't work, a couple of times I can get in something crouton size.

PHEW ... still something is going on. Ok, I'm sorry but this ... head to ER if you need it. Yes, food and I didn't get along well. Food and I have never gotten along at times. Give it a shot. I didn't do well with them but you need to try and it and see if it works for you. You don't know, I shift around because sometimes things work and sometimes they don't. I give them a shot. Its worth it you know?

Fiddleman we must have read the same medical research. For swimmers, its dead on - although it would need to be modified as you have done so because we do need more carbs for the swim than the weights. Still need it though for upper body strength.

Sho got that right. I think any way we need to do what we can to support each other, once we're dumped. I am until I go.

Oh I know this. I found out that & post it on my blog. If you have complications, you'll can die from them. I've been followed on public property, photographed, been watched, etc. I say here's my experience. I have the records to prove it, and yes it all comes down to being on your own. The other is that it appears some docs will go to great lengths to not want others to find out this information. I prefer being honest. I just give people the info and what they decide or do, is what they decide or do. Sort of like witnessing about Christianity.

Oh shoot yeah, especially as malnutrition kills. My stuff, between what was found in my records, and the logs and all, show a pattern. It also shows me saying I wanted some health care, I'm not some lawsuit happy person but I wanted my stuff fixed. I agree with you totally and that's what I believe is going on, is they try not to have lifelong walking advertisements like us. I just give here are my records and you can see this in black and white. You aren't overreacting. There's no one I know that would have been like you are. Of course they're going to minimize the damage. Its sad - as my blog talks about, what I've seen is that bariatric surgery is lucrative and the profit ranges I see are 45%. Still gracious I am so sorry ...

All I know is, this is just wrong. You don't dump a patient like this (but then again that was what was done to me). I just recently added to my records that I didn't give permission for the bariatric groups' offices to photograph me on common grounds. They then got a security guard out there and he's taking photos, stalking me, writing down stuff. They don't want me advertising my records or the like. Be very careful. Money is more important it seems, than people.

I'm glad at least there will be some answers and you should be looked after. That's one of the problems I had: doctor was run so badly that things didn't end up going right. Its hard to lead when you're in 10,000 things that no human could take care of. Let us know and keep us informed. Pulling for you.

I was about to say, don't they have someone if the doctor is operating who can take care of these things? I mean that's just a bit much for me.

Whoops sorry, A&E is the English/British version of ER.

I am so sure you will and good on you for your positive spirit! I'm hoping that this does the trick for you.

Same here. I got its all in your head, and nagging so badly I didn't want to go back to the surgeon's office. I mean incessant. He once asked me are you eating because you want to or I told you. I said No because you NAGGED me. Sorry ... I can understand how you feel. I feel the same way. It was hard to get in 700 calories yesterday. How are you making out?

Oh my I don't think he is either. Is there an A&E you can go to?

I can understand that. I had problems with constipation but with alternating diarrhea and other stuff. So I was diagnosed with IBS, especially after a colonoscopy kinda showed a few things that cooberated that story. Glad you can do them! I ended up using Vega.

How did you manage the protein bars? I've seen a lot with a tons of sugar and of course calories, on top of that, the ones with low sugar have a lot of sugar alcohols.

Next week? Its Tuesday they can't get you in sooner?

Depends. I did 40 lbs. on bicep curls. I dont know if that's usual for a size 0 5'1" female or not.

Same here BBdoodle, how do you get your protein in? I understand what you are saying blondiee. Its not fun, I'm sorry you have to go through it.

LOL yes - but I do swim meets, road races, etc. when I can.

Yep that is me. I appreciate it. Thanks. I have seen several GI's and no longer have a surgeon or any bariatric care in the area. Once I complained about a HIPAA violation & couple other things, I got dropped. I never had less than 3 months without going to the surgeon, and then once that was done, even though retaliation is against the law, I got dumped. No care in the area once that happens. I've been with several GI's, most of them don't know what to do. Once you've seen a doc in one practice that owns several groups, you can't see any one else. The main guy who sees bariatric people won't see me for that reason, they shut it all down. Even though he is the one I need to see. The worst was the bariatric surgeon though. Can't afford a nat, there is one in the area but I waited 9 months before I got told it wouldn't be on insurance. That's part of the problem, the damage done by the surgeon dropping me and missing some of the issues that weren't treated while I was worth him. I just do the best I can and then warn people what to look out for. Most don't know about neuropathies after bariatric surgery. Stuff like that, its not the problem of getting them, the problem is getting doctors to think thru them. Once you are done with the surgery, most have the money and don't want to be bothered.

They're right on the distance. All around here, including the ultra people, build up for distance first. Then they do time. Swimming is quite different from running. In swimming, if you flip turn you get a break. You don't have to work for 10-15 yards after the turn. The Water floats your body when the pounding is what you get otherwise. I think you have a great and wise head on your shoulders. You have a workout that is fabulous. Lets be honest, over 55 years of age and starting out there is not ONE person who is not going to cheer you on and tell you to push it. Although I could ask the Legend around here if you are interested. Look up Mel Williams PhD. He's run every Marine Corp, and he's in his 70's. Mel is outstanding. I served on the board of the Tidewater Striders with him. A great man ... I could ask him and see if he'd be willing to give you something if you wanted. I personally can't see anything wrong with what you're doing.

WHOOO HOOOO

Some of it is refractory to diet change. What it doesn't say is that the food is all soft breads, pudding, etc. type of stuff. Dr. Martinez has the best common sense explanation I've seen. Better than the its your problem go figure it out from my surgeon. I did develop intolerances, something the allergist confirmed. I had allergies before & asthma, so I sort of figured to go even though my surgeon said nothing. Its not that it is related to the gastroparesis, its just another problem that went wrong after the surgery. Gerd/reflux I developed after the surgery, IBS, the gastroparesis isn't fully gone, and the food intolerances on top of that. Basically anything that is processed can be a problem. I never seem to have problems with salads, but every now and then turkey/chicken/eggs, my main Protein sources, tend to need to go off for a bit and then rebuild back up.

Sleeve. It was SUPPOSED to fix the gastroparesis. The main study out of NY said 86% of people get resolution when they have it. Well low and behold a couple of months ago, they ran another gastric emptying study and still mildly delayed. {{sigh}} LOL. Win some you lose some! At least I lost my weight, unfortunately I lost my chest and my ability to stay out of the doctors office and in the pool at the same time. ROFL.

Garden of Life is good and I've seen Raw. Vitamin Code I've done also. I've seen pea products out there, some of Vega's stuff has pea in it. I've not seen JR yet.