List of high protein foods sites. Check back often, I will add more when I find them.
http://www.highproteinfoods.net/
http://www.criticalbench.com/recipes.htm
http://www.revivalsoy.com/products/index.html
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Personality test.
I came across this site, and you might be suprised what you find out about yourself. Have fun!
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
Friday, November 7, 2008
MY PERSONAL WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY.
My Thoughts and Reasons:
I have been thinking about what I have thought throughout my life in terms of my size. Hopefully someday I can look back at this and chuckle, or cry in relief. I'm sure the list won’t be complete, but it a good start.
1. Why does that girl call me marshmallow?
2. Do I have to go to gym class today?
3. Do I have to undress in front of all these girls?
4 Thank God I broke my ankle....No GYM!
5. Nothing fits right!
6. Didn't those jeans fit me last week?
7. Mom must have washed them in Hot water again.
8. Man this cake is good, think anyone will notice if I take another piece?
9. Don't eat too much in front of all these people, they might think your fat!
10. Will he like me?
11. Yes grandma, I know how unhealthy it is to be overweight.
12. OK, Ill go on a diet!
13. Only 2 pounds gone...what the hell??
14. Oh, I gained a pound today?
15. Well, since I already gained, I might as well eat some more.
16. Man! Its hard to breathe when I'm walking!
17. Oh, I wonder If I will fit on that plane seat?
18. I just know that woman that was looking at me thinks I'm fat. She must be a B****.
19. What are you looking at?
20. OK, so we've been dating for awhile, do I have to take my shirt off during S**?
21. I don't want to take my shirt off! You can't make me!
22. Oh, I don't think I will fit on that roller coaster!
23. Camera...Who has a Camera?? Well get it away from me!
24. You want to go swimming? OK, well I need to go at night because I burn easily..(I really thought that was a good cover story..lol)
25. What do you mean I can’t have a baby?
26. What do you mean the fertility treatments aren't working?
27. What do you mean my hormones are out of whack?
28. What is she looking at?
29. No I don't want to go to the mall, my feet hurt!
30. Clothes shopping? No thank you! I will just keep wearing what I have been for the last 5 years..who need new clothes anyway?
31. Good Lord! Getting down on the floor with my daughter is really uncomfortable.
32. I sure hope I will be able to keep up with her when she gets older!
33. Why can’t I loose this darn weight?
34. What do you mean I have insulin resistance?
35. What is this WLS I keep hearing about?
36. Wow, that scares me..I think it should be a last resort.
37. Why can't I loose this damn weight?
38. Last resort?? I may not make it long enough to GET to the last resort!
39. Do I really want to wait until I'm older to do this, or should I do it so I can enjoy my youth, and my daughter’s youth?
40. Did I wait 10 years to adopt a child, just so I can SIT and WATCH her grow up?
41. No Baby, mommy doesn't have two bellies.
42. Ah, No baby, you don't want to be just like mommy when you grow up!
43. Ok, where do I start for WLS?
My First Conversation with Tallgrass
I spoke with Rochelle at Tallgrass this week, and if you are on Medicare this is what you will probably need to get before they will even see you. I am on Medicare because of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue, and have no other insurance. At Tallgrass in Topeka Ks you will need to attend a group meeting where they explain the different surgeries, risks etc. They also require you to read a book on Gastric Bypass or the Lap-band, that they will provide (at a cost, or I think you can get them on Amazon). The book they gave me to read was “A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery” by Bryan G. Woodward, MPH, LCEP
This is a VERY good book, and it gave me a better understanding about the whole process. It goes over different surgeries including the Lap-Band, pre-op, post-op, what to expect during surgery, suggest foods and nutrition guidelines, etc. It is very thorough!! For Medicare I also need the following. (For the Tallgrass surgeons. I don’t know if it will be the same for you.)
1. Psychiatric evaluation with MMPI. The MMPI is a lot of 500 or so questions. When you go to set up your Psych evaluation, make sure that provider is able to do the MMPI part of the tests. I am in the process of finding another provider because when I had my evaluation done, he did not do the MMPI part of it, and I have to re-do it again. (Yea..I just LOVE having my brain picked!)
2. You will need three months IN A ROW of a CHARTED Dr. Supervised Diet. I know your thinking “this is just great. If diets freakin worked, I wouldn't be in this position!” But it's not that bad I promise. I was told by Rochelle at the clinic that your Primary Care Physician just needs to chart for three months that he talked to you about diet and exercise. Your physician needs to CHART that he talked to you about this.
3. You will need to show that you took PHENTERMINE or any other PRESCRIBED diet aide for a month. I have taken the stuff, and I might as well been prescribed crack. My body does not like the stuff, but I know people who have done just fine with it.
4. They will most likely require a sleep study. I have mine next week, and even though it’s a pain, if you have it (I think I probably do) it will increase your chances of getting approved for surgery because it is a co-morbidity.
5. You will need a letter of Clearance for surgery from you PC Doctor. A signed paper that states you are healthy enough to undergo surgery. BUT, even healthy people run the risk of complications or death during surgery. So don’t be one of those people who ignore the possible risks...because stranger things have happened, and people HAVE died from complications of having this and many other surgeries.
This is what I know so far, and I will keep you all posted when I find out anything new!
I spoke with Rochelle at Tallgrass this week, and if you are on Medicare this is what you will probably need to get before they will even see you. I am on Medicare because of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue, and have no other insurance. At Tallgrass in Topeka Ks you will need to attend a group meeting where they explain the different surgeries, risks etc. They also require you to read a book on Gastric Bypass or the Lap-band, that they will provide (at a cost, or I think you can get them on Amazon). The book they gave me to read was “A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery” by Bryan G. Woodward, MPH, LCEP
This is a VERY good book, and it gave me a better understanding about the whole process. It goes over different surgeries including the Lap-Band, pre-op, post-op, what to expect during surgery, suggest foods and nutrition guidelines, etc. It is very thorough!! For Medicare I also need the following. (For the Tallgrass surgeons. I don’t know if it will be the same for you.)
1. Psychiatric evaluation with MMPI. The MMPI is a lot of 500 or so questions. When you go to set up your Psych evaluation, make sure that provider is able to do the MMPI part of the tests. I am in the process of finding another provider because when I had my evaluation done, he did not do the MMPI part of it, and I have to re-do it again. (Yea..I just LOVE having my brain picked!)
2. You will need three months IN A ROW of a CHARTED Dr. Supervised Diet. I know your thinking “this is just great. If diets freakin worked, I wouldn't be in this position!” But it's not that bad I promise. I was told by Rochelle at the clinic that your Primary Care Physician just needs to chart for three months that he talked to you about diet and exercise. Your physician needs to CHART that he talked to you about this.
3. You will need to show that you took PHENTERMINE or any other PRESCRIBED diet aide for a month. I have taken the stuff, and I might as well been prescribed crack. My body does not like the stuff, but I know people who have done just fine with it.
4. They will most likely require a sleep study. I have mine next week, and even though it’s a pain, if you have it (I think I probably do) it will increase your chances of getting approved for surgery because it is a co-morbidity.
5. You will need a letter of Clearance for surgery from you PC Doctor. A signed paper that states you are healthy enough to undergo surgery. BUT, even healthy people run the risk of complications or death during surgery. So don’t be one of those people who ignore the possible risks...because stranger things have happened, and people HAVE died from complications of having this and many other surgeries.
This is what I know so far, and I will keep you all posted when I find out anything new!
December the Magic month?
I have my MMPI next Tuesday, and on the 4Th of November...I get to talk to my surgeon and set a date!! We are hoping for December. But I will take it whenever they say I can have it! I'm nervous, excited, sure, second guessing, scared, thrilled....all wrapped into one. I know this is the best decision for me in the long run...It's just getting over all this NOW that's the problem!
I have my MMPI next Tuesday, and on the 4Th of November...I get to talk to my surgeon and set a date!! We are hoping for December. But I will take it whenever they say I can have it! I'm nervous, excited, sure, second guessing, scared, thrilled....all wrapped into one. I know this is the best decision for me in the long run...It's just getting over all this NOW that's the problem!
November 4, 2008. First pre-op Consultation
It’s official..I’m going with the RNY, and Dr. Steward is WONDERFUL! My husband and mother were with me, and today…he had a run for his money! He took his time with us, answered all of our questions. I left feeling secure, safe, and with a better understanding of what I will be going through. He did NOT try and feed me a bunch of BS, and tell me that all this will be easy. He was down to earth, honest, and obviously CARED about my concerns, thoughts and feelings. I am in good hands! I should get the call next week about my surgery date…keep your fingers crossed!
It’s official..I’m going with the RNY, and Dr. Steward is WONDERFUL! My husband and mother were with me, and today…he had a run for his money! He took his time with us, answered all of our questions. I left feeling secure, safe, and with a better understanding of what I will be going through. He did NOT try and feed me a bunch of BS, and tell me that all this will be easy. He was down to earth, honest, and obviously CARED about my concerns, thoughts and feelings. I am in good hands! I should get the call next week about my surgery date…keep your fingers crossed!
November 6, 2008 Talked to the therapist today. (Mental issues after surgery)
She is leaving next month. I am sad to see her go. Even though we started going to help him with his issues, she has helped our relationship and me personally. We have been talking about my surgery and what I can expect (general expectations) after surgery. She said that my hormones and glucose levels will be a mess for awhile, and she said to expect a lot of crying. Not only will I most likely go through several identity crises, but the added stress of the other stuff…it can get rough! She told Brett that he can help me by just being himself, and keep things as “normal” as possible. Why, you might ask.? Because when we loose that part of ourselves, it is TRULY a loss. NOT just the obvious weight loss, but the loss of our identity. Let’s face it, we have learned to adapt. We are who we are, and part of that is that we are overweight. And after surgery…that part disappears. I agree with her, and I hope that since I know these little identity crises may arise. I can work through them a little easier!
She is leaving next month. I am sad to see her go. Even though we started going to help him with his issues, she has helped our relationship and me personally. We have been talking about my surgery and what I can expect (general expectations) after surgery. She said that my hormones and glucose levels will be a mess for awhile, and she said to expect a lot of crying. Not only will I most likely go through several identity crises, but the added stress of the other stuff…it can get rough! She told Brett that he can help me by just being himself, and keep things as “normal” as possible. Why, you might ask.? Because when we loose that part of ourselves, it is TRULY a loss. NOT just the obvious weight loss, but the loss of our identity. Let’s face it, we have learned to adapt. We are who we are, and part of that is that we are overweight. And after surgery…that part disappears. I agree with her, and I hope that since I know these little identity crises may arise. I can work through them a little easier!
November 19,2008 Update.
I think I'm doing a little better with the Idea of WLS. I have learned that it's OK to be scared and apprehensive about this..I should be! I am choosing to go under the knife and possibly die in order to be a healthier person. Sounds strange huh. Possibly dying in the pursuit of healthiness. And on another note, I can't believe how many people have basically told me NOT to get this surgery. You would think, JUST based on our society and how it sees and reacts to Fat people, more would be asking why I haven't had it done a long time ago. But, I guess I should have expected this. It's OK for everyone to feel how they want, but I am still doing this for ME..and ONLY ME.
December 9, 2008
I had my two week pre-surgery appointment today, and it went pretty well. First stop was at St.Francis where they did all my blood work, EKG, Chest x-ray and what I would call "counseling". Basically on what and how I will be eating during my 10 day liquid diet, and after surgery. I'm not going to lie here, when I saw how big my new stomach actually will be...I cried. It was the uncontrollable type of crying too..I kept thinking how am I going to survive with a 2 OZ stomach?? But thousands of people do and the whole reason I'm doing this is because everything else I have tried, has failed. I can either accept that I will be fat my whole life, and continue to become more unhealthy, or I can use this tool I am choosing to get...and re-learn how to eat, and how to live. This is my Do-Over. This is my chance to have a shot at a healthier and more productive lifestyle...one that I couldn't obtain on my own, and not for lack of trying.
Then we went over to Tallgrass, and had the meeting with the doctor. I was VERY happy that I got to talk to him because he went over everything again, made sure I had my supplies and vitamins for after surgery etc. He also told me a important piece of information, and that was that after surgery a lot pf patients freak out and wonder why they would do something like this to themselves. The main reasons:
1. There will be pain. It's part of it, and IT WILL GET BETTER! Don't be afraid to ask for pain medication...it's there for a reason!
2. Our stomachs will be swollen, and we will not be able to drink or eat much of anything for awhile. THIS WILL PASS!
3. Once we are able to eat, we will NOT be able to eat the same way, or the same things. Yes I realize this sounds , well like "duh", but I don't think my mind gets it yet, and probably wont for awhile after surgery. And this WILL get better!
He also talked a lot more about the mental aspect of things after surgery, but not as much as I would have liked. I am still relying on my own brain power and research skills to find most of the information. And thank God for ObesityHelp.com! That place is full of nothing but people like me, and loved ones of people like me who have questions, concerns, rants , raves etc about WLS. The support is phenomenal!
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