Heart cath on monday

Just wanted everyone to know. I also talked with a neurologist. It was at my Husbands appointment! he said he was really concerned about me getting the surgery because BMI doesn't take into concideration the amount of muscle/fat ratio. I kept saying I was not a normal body type. What is that suppose to mean? Talking about WLS. Anyhow, I just wanted to know if anyone has suffered in the gym, with not being able to take in enough protein? How are you getting in enough protein to maintain and build muscle mass. This doctor gave me some sheets on neuro problems with WLS. He did not tell me "not" to have the surgery...He just wants me to get checked really well and to seriously think about it. I guess 1 year is not enough. But he was genuinely concerned and I liked the way he handled it. Are you guys still as strong after the surgery? I really would appreciate all you heavy lifters giving me some honest feed back. I was also suppose to ask how the "not being able to lift as heavy" has affected your thoughts? Are you irritated, self esteem okay? Thanks for your honesty and support. 1:30 is when I get my cath done. They said that 10% of the people it is just breast tissue in the way. If I had big boobs that might be the case....LOL anyhow have a great night! Tammy

All I can say is I am amazed at how many physicians still poo poo the idea of wls. He's right, it doesn't take into consideration the % of bodyfat/muscle ratio. But I think it was very unprofessional of him to discuss that with you at your husband's appt. How did that make your hubby feel? I wish these anti wls docs would really look at the big picture. I mean, those cases he's talking about are most likely people who aren't following the diet, who aren't getting enough nutrients in, or extreme cases that were problems before surgery. Good grief. Sorry, Val on the war path today huh? My strength is coming back and quick. Man, I was totally admiring my muscles the other night....YOU CAN SEE THEM NOW!! Couldn't under all that fat! I don't know if I will be as strong as I was before, but it took me two years to get to that 200 pound bench. Considering I did lose some muscle, and took over a year off training, I know it isn't going to come back over night. I am a work in progress. Earl is really working hard, I don't know if the numbers will ever be as high as they were before, but I was watching him do speed squats last night... OMG The man was EXPLOSIVE!! I remember when it was major effort for him to do those things. Now he can even squat lower than he did before. So, I think it is somewhat of a trade off. Heck yeah, I will trade a little strength for my health, and the flexibility, and the agility, and the ability to do the things I couldn't before! Whew...ok. Done. I am off to get my daughters tonsils out now! Take care, I will be thinking about you with your cath. You will be just fine! Hugs. Val