And in today's video, she complained that she got called out for taking credit for the part of the WLS ToDo List where her doctor had to send the referral letter and lab results to the weight loss surgeon. So she doubled down and claimed that she had to PICK UP PHYSICAL COPIES of her lab work from her doctor, and HAND DELIVER them to the surgeon, along with the referral letter. So, she expects to convince her viewers that somehow medical facilities in the US lack internet and are unable to send documents DIGITALLY? Particularily between doctors who would need to be in communication regarding the medical procedure the patient is trying to get? Especially when she's never had to physically transport test results before (such as all the tests in the ER from her dangleen lung that her PCP was able to view digitally).
My understanding of what she was saying was that she had the specialist reports but she hadn't yet seen her Dr since starting this process back in December. This meant she had to take those clearances to her family doctor and actually discuss that she wanted WLS to get a referal to the Bariatric surgeon at the centre she's already been going to. So far she's only seen a bariatric GP at that centre which she can do without referal, and that GP would have done her referrals for her clearances. Her personal GP can then send the clearances and referral to the Kentucky Bariatric Institute. She's gone arse about with the process, but that's Amber for you.
The diet for WLS and post op is generally keto-leaning.
Not quite. They tend to be low carb (<70g/day), and lowish fats. Keto is extremely low carb but very high fat.
Amber is going to traumatize herself by switching to low-fat melk.
Her switching to low fat dairy shows just how little she really knows about nutrition. She would actually be better off sticking to regular dairy as it's lower carbs and higher fat content. The fat is far better for her than the carbs. Plus the regular dairy tastes way better. She absolutely should switch that bread out for a high protein lower carb bread as well. Just because something says low fat or wholegrain, doesn't automatically mean it's better for you.
why is she drinking ensure protein? I thought protein shakes are for people trying to gain weight or muscle...
It was a Premier Protein shake. They are relatively low calorie and pack a protein punch, but she shouldn't be drinking them at the moment, and absolutely doesn't need to. If she's not hungry then she shouldn't eat, and her six meals a day is also something she shouldn't be doing.
I seemed to have confused everyone and myself about the protein shake. She’s drinking Premier Protein - not Ensure. They look similar. Anyways, I’m not a nutritionist but I think Hamberlynn’s body will do fine if she is a little deficient in the protein area - maybe even burn fat.
She actually is doing the right thing keeping her priority on protein, but going about it the wrong way. She's practising for her after surgery diet. Protein shakes are often utilised immediately post-op because they are relatively easy to get in, and without them daily protein goals are hard to meet. Plus protein is more satiating but solid protein moreso than liquids. She absolutely doesn't need to be drinking them now, and liquid calories should be avoided during pre-op weightloss. The multiple (5-6) small meals a day are also post-surgery protocol. They are recommended because in the first few months after surgery, most patients can only consume 2-3 tablespoons of food at a time. By having multiple meals it allows patients to get in more nutrition across the day. By about 6 months post-op most people are back to just 2-3 meals because the stapleline swelling has gone down and the stomach relaxes to allow more food with most people able to eat 3-4oz of protein and up to a cup of vegetables. All Amber is achieving by her 5-6 meal diet plan is to ensure she is constantly focussed on food all day long.
A couple of other things to note. Fitbits build in base metabolic rate for the day (in her case 3500-4000 I'm guessing) which are just added to the daily total throughout the day. Then they add in exercise calories that are very inaccurate. They don't just measure exercise calories. Also guaranteed her 4k plus steps were actually just cubi vibrations, and her Fitbit would have calculated her calories burned as her walking those steps with 500lb plus on her frame, when in fact she probably burned between 50-100 calories in exercise alone. Never forget as well, that many years ago she and Destiny informed us that they would strap their pedometers onto fans to fake their steps.
Just looking at her portions she is clearly still not accurately measuring her portions. When you have a half an inch of guacamole on a large slice of bread, that is not a 35cal single portion, and don't forget that her plates are huge. She would do far better using entrees sized plates, buying solid foods like chicken breasts, steaks, chops etc, than the easily swallowed processed slop she's currently filling her meal plan with. That slop goes down quick, and she is supposed to be focussing on slowly chewing her food. What she is currently eating is basically soft food almost liquids. She should also be cutting out the fruit (other than berries), instead packing more leafy green vegetables into her meals. Of course Amber knows better than I do though.
Jade must have got a decent payout from that lawsuit if Amber's managed to get $25k together in 2 months. Keep saving Amber, because if this surgery works out for you longterm (it won't), you'll be needing at least another $100k for all the skin removal you'll be needing which won't be covered by any insurance.
Edit: to fix spelling of protein.
