370 obs. doc says too obese for Lap-Band?

NO, I didn't post that, Leslee did...read who is responding to you please.

Edited to add:

When I asked if you were feeling better, I was referring to your post about low protein levels:

Post Date: 3/3/11 10:05 pm
 
I have a sleeve.

I went to my doc recently because my legs and feet were so swollen my legs look like Dumbo the Flying Elephant.  Honestly, I gained 19# in 4 days.  I had to put my shoes on first thing in the morning or it was a no-go for the rest of the day.  One day I put high top tennis shoes on to squish my feet back into place.  BIG mistake!  I couldn't get them off.  I actually had to call a friend and he pulled them off.  Needless to say, my feet are very bruised!  HA

I thought it was due to hepatic issues I have from meds I have to take.  Turns out my liver enzymes are totally normal but my protein has tanked.  My doc feels that is the cause.  I don't know the exact numbers, I won't see the labs until tomorrow, we just talked on the phone.

I don't have malabsorption and I eat protein all day long.  I don't eat a lot of dead chicken or dead cow (blech...) but I eat lots of beans, chz, and a few eggs.  Most of my diet is produce but still, I do usually get close to 60gms of protein a day.  I realize beans are not a full protein chain but with chz it is.

This is all new, 6 months ago my protein levels were fine.  All my other labs are great, just very low protein.

Suggestions on what is causing this?

TIA

Previously Midwesterngirl