what did ya'll eat today 7/28/05?

Hey Tams The main reason I asked others on the board, is because I was cautioned to not donate because we are already taking iron on a daily basis to stay healthy. I recognize this as a cautionary statement, and so far I didnt donate because of the requirements a year ago, I remember them asking " have you had major surgery in the last 12 months" and at that time, I was like two months preop and donated. Later I found out I shouldn't have because I'll need all the blood I can get for my own surgery and that if something had happened and I needed blood during my own surgery, I would have been less likely to need it had I not donated. My surgery went fine, I didnt need any blood, thank goodness. So it's a toss up, I think donating is for a very good cause and I was interested in what other surgeons have to say. I don't plan on doing this every 8 weeks, but I'm thinking once or twice a year should not be dangerous. I'll again check with my surgeon's office to see what I can do to give me a safer guideline to donating. The red cross people didn't see anything wrong with me having surgery and donating and I've seen several folks on the main board posting about it as well, so I'm a bit torn here. Oh well, sorry I gave you a headache My apologies ~Andie~

I'm glad that you brought this up because I've never heard that & it's some great info to know. There is no telling who all else has never known about that either. I guess I really don't have to worry tho cause I can't give blood. My blood type is IB+ Which means... I Be Positive I ain't gettin stuck w/a needle on purpose ! Oh No... Not Me... No way... No How... I'd faint dead away !!! Thats right, the truth is out.... Call me a big ole baby if'n you want to. I don't care !!! OMG.... My head is spinning just thinking about it !!! Tammy..... with a little bit of

I was told not to give blood because WLS patients malaborb iron forever. And when a normal person gives blood it takes them 1 week to rebuild their iron levels, but it takes a WLS patient 3 weeks or even longer. So if a WLS patient consistantly gave blood they could deplete their iron levels. Once in a while like once per year probably wouldn't hurt or in an emergency situation it would be okay I was told. But some WLS patients have a harder time than others with iron levels so it is best not to chance not being able to rebuild the iron levels after a blood donation. Hope that got rid of your headache from too much thinking LOL. See ya later, girl. Melissa

Girl I'm glad that you know all of this. Maybe you can keep me straight ! If anyone tells you that you don't know everything... you make sure to tell them that yes you do cause Tammy said so There is sooo much info that has to be kept up w/about wls. I need to buy myself a notebook to put it all in. I'm glad that you & Andie are here for info. And everyone else too !!! (Gotta cover my tail there, somebody may get upset if they ain't included) My head is still spinning.... I'm going to bed. Too much thinking this early is not a good thing Tammy

I was told we could not donate after surgery. I dont remember the reasoning or for how long...if ever...

Boy am I late !!! B- egg sandwich w/a patty sausage on the side D- Taco Bell Burrito & 1 Taco Supper- Nothing S- Hand full of Chips & Dip. And a pack of nabs Same amount of Tea, Water & CL as always. Plus a Med size Soda. I swam for about 4 hours last night. I was sooo tired when I came in, that I did not even want to eat supper. So I just snacked & went to bed. Tammy

Hmmm.. I have to think about this one, I can't remember.. B- SF white chocolate pudding with a scoop of unjury L- Korean Chicken Bigulgi with onions, carrots and a few bites of steamed white rice S- SF white chocolate pudding with a scoop of unjury and about 10 slices of strawberries D- Applebees - one slice of chicken quesidillia and three bites of my meal which was chicken broccoli alfredo bowl S- watermelon I did not drink alot today, we were so busy all day. I will try to drink more today. I think I may have drank about 60 oz but it was all tea. No water.