Been a long time...but in need of support

Hi everyone!  It has been a long time in posting and you will not remember me but I had bypass 2 years ago.  I started at 320...last summer down to 197 and now....up to 217 :(  I have a blood clotting disorder that requires me to be on coumadin for the rest of my life.  I live in Walterboro and drive to Charleston every week for blood work and dr visits.  Well, I have had the severe cramping, heavy menstrual cycle, back aches, etc and the hemo suggested I go see the ob/gyn.  I did and he found that I have uterine fibroids.  He says I need a hysterectomy but is afraid b/c of blood clots.  Now I consult with the hemo tomorrow and u/s on the 24th and then they will tell me if I will have surgery.  The bad part is I can never have hormones so lupron is out and the fibroids are only going to get bigger.  So my thing is why wait?!  I am 37 and I rather do this now while I am younger and healthier.  Argh...drs!  I just hate the wait and see.  Also, I have gained weight during the winter months.  Well, just this w/end I have lost 2 lbs due to the fact I can not eat b/c of the heat.  I went to a cookout last night.  I ate just a small amount and I threw up from 7 till 1 this am!  As long as I eat cold fruit...especially pineapple and bananna I am ok.  So I guess I will be living on protein smoothies this summer!!  Any good recipes??  thanks in advance... Wendy

Hi Wendy.  Boy, you have been through a lot.  I am very limited on my protein recipies, but wanted to tell you to take care and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Oh, one thing I do is use a chocolate protein drink with ice and water and add a teaspoon of peanut butter -  YUM.  I sometime add a banana too for potassium.