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Get out of the house and go for a walk or go shopping. Get some sugar free ice pops and some gum so you can chew. It's very important to heal and you WILL get through the post-op diet. Try and stay as busy as possible and keep drinking.

I'm with you. The healthiest people in the world are the asians. They use meat as the minor portion of the meal and make veggies the main part. I don't care for any of the protein powders and don't do low carbs. I do healthy (complex) carbs and refuse to give up fruits and veggies. My cholesterol yesterday was 160, triglycerides were 51, HDL was 65, and LDL was 87. I don't agree with shoving 70 grams of protein in me everyday and stay out of those thread discussing how to get more protein in. Looking at your pic., you're obviously doing something right.

I rarely feel hungry and I crave healthy foods. If I want something fattening, I just take a small taste and that's all I need. I love the fresh bing cherries that are in season now and they are very filling. Just substitute something tasty and healthy for the junk and it becomes a habit.

Congratulations on your surgery and welcome to the forum.

New York... 60.2% in the bad categories. Sad.

I was born allergic to milk and, by choice, don't eat beef, pork, or lamb. I weaned myself off of using butter a few years ago so my diet is pretty healthy. Now that I'm eating smaller portions, I sure hope I have the recipe for success.

Why Mexico? Why not? Many of the American surgeons were trained by Mexican surgeons and many have more experience that American surgeons. The cost is significantly less and, if you choose a top surgeon, you get a longer time in the hospital that you do in the states, see the surgeon in Mexico a LOT more than you do in the states, and get excellent care. The transportation to and from the airport, a night in a gorgeous resort, 3 nights in the hospital, all pre-op and post-op testing, and medications were included in the price. You get your OR report and chest x-ray and post-op films to take home and get free follow-up care. Why not go to Mexico?

Dr. Aceves told me to stick with 3 meals a day of solid protein to get used to living as a sleeved person and discouraged protein shakes. I don't get in 60-70 grams of protein but I had blood work done today and all is good.

I was told banks charge 3% if you use the credit card by Yolanda.

Weight goal charts are made up by insurance companies. MD's use a simple formula for woman which is 100 pounds for 5 feet and 5-8 pounds per inch over 5' depending on frame. I put 135 as a goal just for the heck of it. I take it 10 pounds at a time and figure when I look in the mirror and like what I see, THAT will be my goal weight.

Several plastic surgeons have told me the creams for scars don't work and that the best therapy is preventative... keep them out of direct sun.

I never had diarrhea post-op. What are your concerns in asking this question?

You're doing what's best for you so listen to your gut and move forward.

Congratulations on getting your date!

Regardless of the WLS you decide on, we're all here to support one another as we move towards a healthy way of eating and living. I look forward to hearing your experiences with RNY.

Fatty Diet Linked to Pancreatic Cancer PRINCETON, JUNE 26 -- People who consume large amounts of fat, especially from red meat and dairy products, are more likely to contract pancreatic cancer, according to a National Institutes of Health study. Men and women who consumed large amounts of saturated fat were 36% more likely to suffer from pancreatic cancer (95% CI 1.14 to 1.62, P<.001 for trend), researchers reported online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The study found that the link between fat intake and cancer was strongest for saturated fat from animal food sources, which were associated with a 43% increase in cancer risk (95% CI 1.20 to 1.70, P<0.001 for trend). The relationship was particularly strong for red meat and dairy products (HR 1.27 and 1.19, respectively). Action Points <LI class=APP>Inform interested patients that research suggests diets high in fat, especially fat from meat and dairy products, are linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Note that the accompanying editorial argued more evidence was needed to confirm the importance of animal fats in the development of pancreatic cancer. "We observed positive associations between pancreatic cancer and intakes of total, saturated, and monounsaturated fat overall, particularly from red meat and dairy food sources," wrote Rachael Z. Stolzenberg-Solomon, PhD, of the agency's Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, and colleagues. "We did not observe any consistent association with polyunsaturated, saturated, or monounsaturated fat from plant food sources. Altogether, these results suggest a role for animal fat in pancreatic carcinogenesis," they concluded. In an accompanying editorial, Brian M. Wolpin, MD, MPH, of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and Meir J. Stampfer, MD, DrPH, of the Harvard School of Public Health, cautioned that more research is needed to confirm that consuming animal fat puts people at higher risk for pancreatic cancer. "The available epidemiological and laboratory evidence are insufficient to confirm the importance of animal fats, per se, or even that meat is the important factor, as opposed to other dietary or lifestyle preferences associated with meat consumption," they wrote. For this study, NIH researchers analyzed a cohort of more than 500,000 people from the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study. Participants completed a food frequency questionnaire in 1995 and 1996 and were then followed prospectively to track a variety of health outcomes, including pancreatic cancer. Over an average follow-up of 6.3 years, 865 men and 472 women were diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic cancer (45.0 and 34.5 cases per 100,000 person-years, respectively). Among the participants who consumed the highest amounts of total fats, the rate of cancer was 53% higher for men and 23% higher for women, compared to participants with the lowest fat diets. Combining the data for men and women, the researchers found that total fat consumption was associated with 23% higher rates of pancreatic cancer (95% CI 1.03 to 1.46, P=0.03 for trend), while high intake of monosaturated fats was associate with 22% higher cancer rates (95% CI 1.02 to 1.46, P=0.05). "An association between saturated fat from red meat and pancreatic cancer was seen in men only -- consistent with what was reported in this cohort for red meat consumption -- whereas the association with saturated fat overall and from dairy products did not differ between men and women," Stolzenberg-Solomon and her colleagues wrote. They theorized that the association between fat intake and pancreatic cancer could be related to the exocrine function of the pancreas, which excretes enzymes such as lipases that digest fat. "Fats and fatty acids contained in chyme enter the duodenum, which releases cholecystokinin to stimulate pancreatic enzyme secretion and pancreatic hypertrophy and hyperplasia," they wrote, "which could in turn increase the susceptibility of the pancreas to other carcinogens." They also note that studies have linked saturated fat to insulin resistance and that diabetes and insulin resistance have been associated with increased pancreatic cancer risk. In their editorial, Wolpin and Stampfer, praised the NIH researchers for adding evidence for the health benefits of diets low in meat and saturated fat, and for offering potential clues to the mechanisms underlying pancreatic cancer. "Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the U.S., and 80 to 85% of patients have incurable disease at the time of diagnosis," they wrote. "Furthermore, more than 95% of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer will ultimately die from the disease, highlighting the urgent need for novel insights into pancreatic tumorigenesis." However, the editorialists also called for studies that dig deeper into the mystery of pancreatic cancer, suggesting that researchers collaborate to increase the numbers of participants in studies. They also suggested a greater use of banked plasma, germline DNA, and tumor tissue from study participants to advance understanding of pancreatic cancer pathogenesis. Overall, they called on scientists, "to push our research efforts in novel directions and provide hope for meaningful progress in this highly lethal disease." The National Cancer Institute funded this study. The researchers reported no conflicts of interest. Primary source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute Source reference: Theibaut C, et al "Dietary fatty acids and pancreatic cancer in the NIH-AARP diet and health study" J Natl Cancer Inst 2009; 101: 1001-11.

She's going with her fiance. He's getting sleeved.

You got that right. He drove to the hospital himself and came alone on his last admission... NOT good.

We're all hoping everything goes well for you. Congratulations on your new life and let us know how you are when you're able to post.

My weight didn't budge for 3 weeks so don't worry about the scale. Once you get used to solids you'll see it move down. I have never gotten in the 60-70 grams of protein and I don't worry about it. My bloodwork is all perfect and I healed fine. I hate all the high protein drinks so I stick to the soy slender drinks and the Atkins Protein Bars when I need to supplement my diet. What you can try is something WasA does; grazing. Instead of sticking to 3 meals a day, try eating every 2-3 hours. That way, you'll be able to take in more food and meet your nutritional requirements.

Sometimes they use an endoscope in place of a bougie but I can't think of why that would be 2K since it sterilized and used again. I am confused. LOL.

I went alone and everyone else there had someone with them so it was a bit lonely. The other patient will definitely appreciate you being there.

You should definitely ask for an explanation. I'm not familiar with you health care system but I'm sure you can check what other surgeons charge.

Welcome and congratulations on your success. We all look forward to seeing your new body!

Welcome and thank you for posting. Your rheumatoid antigen (RA) can be elevated for a variety of reasons. That test is not very specific so it's good you're getting it checked out.