saraannie

The only reason the docs are pushing so much Protein, is because it helps build lean tissue that burns the fat. I would be more concern about your calorie count. It seems that a 1000 cal/day would be a small amount for a 330 man, you may have tricked your body into starvation mode.:thumbup: At my meeting with the nutritionist she recommended I eat 1200-1400 calories/per day,( I weigh 237) because my metabolism is on the high side, and because I only have 1 kidney, she told me to keep my protein in the normal range of 45-50 grams. If you are nervous about dense protein, put it in a food processor and grind it up a little, not sure if I could go with out meat. BEEF it's what's for dinner!! :thumbup: Talk with your doc, or a nutritionist see what they have to say. DUDE eat your potatoes and enjoy them.:tt1: Good luck.

Thanks everyone for their input, I have come to the conclusion that I will have the surgery no matter what week it is. I am sure that my manager could come up with reasons for me not to be out in Jan/Feb, or whenever. As far as the pain, I am not concerned and the gas should not be too big of a problem, as I will be walking alot, :thumbup:. I have been an assistant for 5 years now, and have never been out. Plus, I can't let my job rule my life. :thumbup: As for feeling weak, I have to do a 2 week liquid diet, so I will already have pushed through that phase. Lord help my associates and customers during those weeks.:tt1: I will be surrounded by associates, so I really don't have to do any lifting...All I have to do is delegate..LOL!!. I am crossing my fingers that I can get on the schedule by the end of October. I'll keep you all posted on my ongoing saga. Thanks for the help!! Sara

Hi all, My name is Sara and I live in NC, and work for TJMaxx, I have completed all my requirements for surgery and am waiting on approval. I getting super anxious and really really REALLY want to have it done before Nov, (we go into "blackout" basically no time off approved). How long is the recovery period? Does anyone who has had the LAP-BAND® and works in retail have any advice? Is this something I can do during the holiday season?

I have my first set of consults tomorrow, nervous about it, and not sure why. The clinic I have chosen is a one stop shop kinda thing. I have all my appointments already made and the final one(I hope) with the surgeon on Aug 11. I debated whether to tell people or not, for the most part, everyone seems to support me. Ok....so I am babbling. I know I'll have to give up some of the foods I like and may not be able to have the cold beer I so enjoy from time to time. Right now my biggest concern is that pre-op diet, I am quit the "bear" to be around when I am hungry. I work retail and will have to deal with customers and associates....How did you all cope with the grumpies... thanks for listenin' nevous norvis in Charlotte:blink: