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hello all im 7 years out roux en y surgery i have lost over 240 pounds  but now im experiencing low albumin levels and low total protein levels i will get them up to 3.7 and tp 6.9 then within no time they go down im in a small town they arent aware of whats going on my levels have dopped to 1 when i first found out and i had all this swelling in legs feet and face i have an app at cleveland clinic in july i pray to god they can find out whats going on because im scared to death these docs here keeps saying it may need to be reversed so please any advice i would appreciate and all prayers are welcomed thank you all bernadette

My thoughts and prayers are with you.  The Cleveland Clinic is a very good place to go.  Please keep us posted. Blessings Tina

Bernadette, Find a bariatric surgeon who knows that they are doing.  Cleveland Clinic or maybe Pittsburgh.   One of the Centers for Excellences would be able to help you out.  Most PCPs don't have a clue as to what issues bariatric patients have to be aware of and don't know what questions to even ask you. Good luck.

Protein, protein, protein!! There are some absolutely DELICIOUS protein powsers at Bariatriceating.com. I just ordered their sample pack (about 50 bucks total with shipping) I am AMAZED at how GOOD these taste. You should be getting 100 gms MINIMUM protein and it is EASY to do with these shakes. (no, i'm not a paid endorser! lol) But seriously sweetie, you worked too long and hard for this tool to give up on it. How much protein a day are you getting right now? If you dont know, then sign up for fitday.com or sparkpeople.com and use their free tools and FIND OUT!! I repeat, fight this thing with the best tool you have... protein!!!  Good luck and prayers to you, Joan

My prayers are with you! I sgree, try some protein powders, I really like protidiet lemonaid.... very good stuff, no "protein" taste! Keep posted... I'm glad you are goping to a specialist.  Pam