Couple of Questions

Has anybody tried pre-digested protein in their shakes or know if it is helpful for us?  My protein is low, as well as I'm anemic, and The Man suggested pre-digested protein.  He used to use it when he was a body builder and in competition martial arts (a very long time ago).  He says that it is more easily absorbed.  GNC and HiHealth sell it, but I don't want to waste my money of it's not any better than regular protein powders.

Second question - For a while now, my pulse rate has been jumping up and down like crazy.  One second it will be a normal 60 to 70 beats a minute and in a split second it races up to as much as 125 beats per second.  When I went in for the scope today, it was doing that.  They ran an EKG and said that they weren't worried for the scope, but I should get it checked.  Has anybody heard of this?

Thanks!!!!!!!

Hi Connie
 I have been told that we obsorb Whey protein better than others. I also have been
told by many that they can not tolerate the Whey & have to use the whey isolates which is a mix of proteins. I don't know if this helps, but, if you check with Michelle
aka vitalady. she will have your answer & be happy to answer.  you can reach her
through her website : Vitalady @vitalady.com.
As for the fast pulse rate, I have no idea, but, I would have my PCP run some tests
& make sure that some of your meds are not causing the problem.
I have gone back to shakes as I am also anemic & use the Walmart brand whey protein. I can't afford the good stuff from Vitalady or the shipping fees right now.
It's all I can do to buy the 12.00 stuff at wally world.

This is unreal, Connie - we continue to mirror each other in medical issues - I was at the doctor last night getting an EKG because my pulse rate has been as high as 120 - but it goes very low as well, last night (of course) at the doc's it was around 56.  When it races very fast, I get a painful pressure in my chest. He took blood and I'm waiting for the results. This has to be more than a coincidence - anyone else?? Maureen (P.S. I don't know anything about pre-digested protein but it sounds gross!!! )

A couple of months ago I was having something strange going on with my heart.  I had just started taking a new diabeties medicine, so I quit taking it.  I went back to the doctor and she couldn't fine anything wrong. For about a month I would feel like my heart was running away one minute and then it would slow back down. I haven't had this happen for about a month. You think this could be something to do with the surgery?  Judy

I have always had allergies that is aggravated foods. when i was preganat with my youngest they had me wear a heart monitor for 24 hours. they did the echo thing and all those all things where they hook you up to wires cords machines. i get checked regularly but still nothing different.
my allergies to caffiene and other things is what cause me to have my heart do palpitations. sometimes its very scarey cause i wonder when its doing its blumpa blumpa dump if its going to stop then i thnk no dont stop just go back to normal!
marilyn makes sense could be be the meds.
maybe its from blood levels potassium can do it do not having enough or having too much or your blood sugar could be off everything is wacko cause of the surgery.
just like everyone said tell your doctor he's the one that should make the diagnosis.
with heart dont wait. call. if you have pain or shortness of breath sweating profusely nausea pressure in your back or chest or feeling just not right with it go to th e ER don't wait dont worry. If it was me I'd not care if someone there said hey its gas your fine and laugh at me caue the time we say I don't want to bother anyone with nothing could be the time they say good thing you came in.
take care of yourself connie we need to hear more or your home repair stories

Connie,
That's pretty much what's going on with me now.  I've been off work now for 7 weeks.  Heart rate is too fast, dizzy, lightheaded, chest pains with pressure in the left chest that turns into right shoulder pain that shoots up my neck into my jaw. I lay down - because of the dizziness and my heart rate drops like a rock as well as my blood pressure usually in the 70/40 range.  I've seen two cardiologists and am scheduled to see a neurologist on September 2nd  to try to figure this out.  No one can agree.  So I wait - hoping to still have a job to go back to.....

Protein - I'm still an UNJURY girl - www.unjury.com say Hi to Jerome if you call them - he is wonderful.  And yes you really should still be supplementing your protein.  I know lots of docs that don't do protein shakes but mine does and I've stayed pretty loyal to the 2 -  30 gram shakes per day.  I mix them with Crystal lite and a low sugar fruit drink.  Dismounting my soapbox.

Va

Oh my gosh!  You're really having a tough time, I'm sure you've got all the FMLA paperwork done and are protected for as long as the coverage period lasts.  The pain in the right shoulder, neck and jaw is something I've never heard of.  Wow!  I'm going to be thinking positive thoughts for you.  I see 4 doctors at least twice a month and you'd think at some point they would all get together and discuss what's going on with me. Don't you wish your doctors would all put their heads together and come up with a plan? 

On my own soapbox now - I remember back in the day when doctors would run a battery of tests all at once to rule out eveything or cover all the bases.  Now it seems that they approach problems like yours one thing at a time.  I know it saves money and this approach is driven by insurance companies, bu it leaves you suffering for longer.

I still do protein shakes and always whey protein.  My surgeon felt that you should get your protein from food, but I've kept going with the shakes. 

Be well,
C.

I use protein shakes too! i add strawverries to a vanilla one from my homeopathic doc

Connie, you are a person who has shown an extraordinary devotion to your family and loved ones. This is how I came to know you. The last I heard, you were experiencing some grave medical issues that your doctors couldn't get a grip on. AS A PERSON WHO LOVES YOU LIKE FAMILY, IN NEED TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. I am so worried about you. I've done a lot more research and have begun networking with a lot more RNY folks who are long-term post-ops and I need to share with you what I've learned. Please, please get in touch. Call me at work - (860)439-2304. Please don't foresake all that we've been through together. Maureen