prbrooksie

Hi everyone. I too haven't been in a long long time. I do want to mention something. I have had two pneumonia's since August. I got home today after my second x-ray and found out I have it again. I started looking around on the internet for reasons. I wonder if the reason is because when I overeat or get stuck...I vomit. Here is what I read... Aspiration pneumonia. This type of pneumonia occurs when foreign matter is inhaled (aspirated) into your lungs — most often when the contents of your stomach enter your lungs after you vomit. This commonly happens when a brain injury or other condition affects your normal gag reflex. Just be careful!

Be careful! I think I have a problem. I was just diagnoised with an pneumonia for the second time since August. I got home and was reading about pneumonia's. I read this... Aspiration pneumonia. This type of pneumonia occurs when foreign matter is inhaled (aspirated) into your lungs — most often when the contents of your stomach enter your lungs after you vomit. This commonly happens when a brain injury or other condition affects your normal gag reflex. I think that my throwing up is somehow causing my pneumonia's. Has anyone else had this happened?

Do any of you watch Big Medicine on Discovery Health? I have watched a few episode. Now I am wondering if I shouldn't have gotten the bipass surgery. I have been banded for almost a year...only lost 40 pounds. I need to lose so much more than that....I am an impatient person too.

Got back my results...my A1C (Ave. blood sugars) are 8.5, which is high but lower than before the surgery. That is all my doctor mentioned, but after I got a copy from the lab there were some other things. Not sure how much they would do to my feeling tired... Alkaline Phospatase - High Hemoglobin - High Lymphocytes - Low I do feel better now that I am remember to take my vitamin!

You might have to ask Dr. Malley or his nurse Nikki for the blood work. I haven't been in for any adjustments in a long time. I see two other doctors too. I had a A1C for my diabetes in July, but it will be good to see if everything else is ok. My A1C in July was 7.4..not good enough for the doctors. I thought it was good. Too top things off...I have had shoulder pain too. I had a MRI yesterday. The report isn't done yet, but I have connections and it looks like I have bursitis and tendonitis. Now I am worried about taking so much Aleve for it. I'm going to have to ask Nikki when she calls for the results. HERE is the the BIGGEST thing that bugs me...I'm only 43 and falling apart! Losing weight hasn't really helped my energy level yet. BUT...I did move my Vitamins to my bed table and I have taken them everynight now!:clap2:

Does anyone know if the metal in the lapband will interfere with an MRI? I hurt my shoulder and need one tomorrow.

Dr Malley has ordered a CBC, CMP, Hemoglobin A1c, and a TSH, T4.

I found out about the Revival Soy from a magazine article. Soy has been known to help with stomach fat, which is me me me...also PMS and menopause. Most of the Revival drinks have 20g Protein. I've got an email into the surgeons office to see if they will do the test. I am going to put my Vitamins by the bed and try that to remember. It sure can't hurt!

I'm trying! I want to, but I get lazy! I do drink...one to two Rivival Soy Protein Drink a day, plus one to two Medifast drinks. I sure I am getting enough protein.

No and I know I should be taking them. I bought them...but always forget. I am not eating very health and I know it too. I can't eat anything until some time after noon and some days...not even then. My doctor recommended me doing liquid drinks for the morning because I wasn't losing until he tighted it down.

Thanks...how did you find out?

I am a type 1 diabetic on the insulin pump. When I have lows (under 70) I drink a small glass of juice or use the glucose tablets. Usually one of those tablets raises my blood sugar by 5 - 10. I use to pig out with Cookies or donuts when my blood sugar went low. Can't do that anymore...get's stuck!

I am feel weak and tired all the time. Has anyone had any known deficiences since their surgery? Who did the testing? Should I go to my primary care doctor or can the surgeon who did my surgery do the testing?

Your idea is great! I don't even count calories. I know I should and I use too, but at this point...I am not able to eat that much anyway.

I just mix mine with water. I guess I like mine so much because I have tried so many bad ones.