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Well, I was more thinking the numbers of grams of protein for daily goals. I often don’t hit my goal (90+) especially on days when eating food is a chore. This doesn’t seem to be hurting my labs so the amount I get in sounds ok. I think part of the problem is I’ve always been rubbish at...

Ok, thanks. My levels range from 6.8-7.9 so I should be good. I think it is safe to not worry about hitting numbers but continue to prioritize protein.

Does a normal level mean protein intake is adequate? I know it is not unusual for me to not make my protein goals, and I do know I have lost some muscle mass, but my protein levels are great. If this means protein intake is fine, this means a level of flexibility in how much I need to eat...

I’ll try to find it this weekend! I’m not bothered by surgeries or autopsies and would love to see one live. Suffering from acute injury is hard for me to see but not if the person is anesthetized or gone.

Alfredo D Guerron Cruz (goes by Guerron) is part of Duke center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery in Durham NC. He also supervises residents and fellows, and participates in research. In 2017 at least he prefers nonstandard CC lengths (200-300) with an otherwise standard DS. He is open to...

What the hell. How in the world is that considered ok.

http://thecurbsiders.com/internal-medicine-podcast/84-anemia-iron-deficiency-iv-iron-tony-stark I thought many of you may be interested in a recent podcast I listened to about iron deficiency and IV iron. The podcast is called The Curbsiders, episode # 84, release date of 2/26/18. Even if not...

I was frustrated with how my PCP and surgeon office didn’t think low numbers were a big deal. Once I saw a hematologist everything changed. I had an iron infusion and will get one every time my ferritin drops below 100. I am very happy with this plan. Agree with others with insisting on a...

It’s really hard to say what will work for a particular person. It’s trial and error. Sucky, I know. All the medications have potentially bad side effects or downsides. I’m not going to say don’t look things up, because I certainly do and knowledge is valuable, but try to see side effects...

Last lab (beginning of Jan) showed protein of 7.1, so good on that front.

My husband encourages me to eat *something* as he knows often I have challenges getting much food in as I’ve talked about in other threads. I’m not so sure that is a good idea, but I think that factors into this, the frustration with eating. I was encouraged (in another thread) it is ok this...

My problem has never been serving size so much. More emotional eating (ie I’m stressed out so I “need” a piece of chocolate cake) and eating for entertainment (both for boredom and baking interesting things). So, for large parts of my life, I would have a dessert most days, such as a piece of...

Yeah, I am not actively stopping, but I am allowing a bit more of treat kind of foods. For example, I went out to eat for breakfast, and after eating egg and sausage, I allowed myself a piece of French toast (omg so delicious since I don’t have much sugar). I am also allowing yogurt, not carb...

I’m currently around 207, experiencing a bit of a stall here, been here a little over a week. This is not concerning, although being under 200 sounds exciting. I feel I look so incredibly different that before surgery. I have a hourglass shape! I bought jeans that showed my shape and wearing...

I tried adding honey but still didn’t taste right. Today I’ve had so little food. A half can of tuna with mayo and a few crackers. I’m trying to eat more but I really really don’t want to. It hasn’t been like this the whole time, just sometimes. I don’t know what causes it. Is this...

I’ve always been a picky eater. I feel I’m getting worse. I think some of that is that go to foods from before just are too carby now. For example I used to love Greek yogurt. However I can’t stand artificial sweeteners and other flavors are sugary now. I tried the unflavored kind but it...

I’ll be in your neck of the woods several times over the next few weeks as my son is participating in a clinical trial at Duke. Could some of swelling be from all the iv liquids? I know that I had 10 lb gain that took a week (maybe a little more) to resolve. Sorry the recovery is so rough...

I have nothing to add about the gas itself, but I’d encourage you to experiment with different ways for the laundry. Some things to try are oxyclean, soaking in a weak bleach solution prior to laundering (will affect colors of course), or and/or adding some essential oils to the wash or in the...

I’m so sorry. Let me know if you’d like a visit. After today I’m off until next Wed.

There is so much I’m behind sharing, which I hope to remedy soon. For now, I wanted to share the picture representation of my weight loss to date. I love the visual as it shows the uneven nature, including the temporary increases, the stalls, and the rapid drops. I started at 270 the day...