Reality check: Are you getting in ALL of your protein?
This is me holding myself accountable. I haven't been doing a protien supplement, instead I've been trying to meet my requirements by eating. Unfortunately, I've been falling short, and now I may be paying the price. Maybe. I'll find out in 2 weeks. I've been having issues with lightheadedness upon standing, random moments of imbalance for no apparant reason, some tingling and numbness in the arms, hands and feet, and a flare up of my TMJ. Had an "emergency" consult with my surgeon today, after speaking to a bariatric nurse yesterday and having her tell me that I had to get in to see Dr. Baker soon. Dr. Baker is having me see a neurologist next week for a complete work-up, and then back to meet with him about results about a week later. Until then, I have to really slow down my weight loss by eating 800-1000 calories a day, and by increasing my protein intake any way I can, but preferably through protein supplements. If this is from protein deficiency, all kinds of nasty stuff could be stirring. I'm praying that this is a wake up call and that I can get this nipped in the bud without too much more medical intervention. You can get more details on my profile. But, I just want everybody to make sure they are doing what they are supposed to be doing. No cheating. There is a very good reason for every single thing our surgeons and nurses tell us to do.
I'm very sad about this, though. I am 8lbs away from leaving the 200's behind forever, and I've just started up one of my rapid wight loss periods again, and I have to basically get it to almost stop. I'm going home in 2 weeks, to see friends and family that I haven't seen in years. Though I haven't been killing myself to hit this goal before then, I did think this was possible and was looking forward to the possibility of being there when I go up. It's just frustrating. But it may be that I have nobody to blame but myself. I almost hope that the neurologist finds something else. Anything else. But actually no, there are worse things they could find wrong with me. URRGGGHHH!
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Wow! I know the frustration! Here's hoping and praying all goes well and it was just a wake up call and nothing more! If you need an ear, borrow mine
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It's really hard to eat 5 times a day. I got in 4 meals today, but boy have I been feeling stuffed. I find it ironic that we talked about protein at coffee, and then this. Maybe it's nothing. I'm going to do what my surgeon told me to do, and try not to worry. Not much more that I can do until we know. Thanks for the shoulder.
It's never too late—in fiction or in life—to revise. Nancy Thayer
Sorry you are having issues. I'll keep you in my prayers for a simple and quick fix. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Christi, we all get the whole goal deal - those little goals we set for ourselves along our journey. And we understand the disappointment when we don't achieve them. But your health is WAY more important than WHEN you reach your goal! (you HAVE read your siggy quote, right???) Just up your protein and calories, and I will pray that your issue is easy to resolve!
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