High Protein brownie Recipe

If you have hypoproteinemia like me, you might want to try this recipe.


The brownies in this recipe are high in protein, and low in carbohydrates.


They guy uses the recipe in terms of muscle  building, but this could potentially be a positive for folks with low protein.

Update: A couple weeks after my last hospitalization

You can see from the post below this one that I went to the hospital a few weeks ago to get the Albumin replacement.


Since my albumin was less than 1, I stayed for several days getting transfusions.  I also received IV Lasix immediately following each albumin dose.


My current weight is 173.2 pounds.  This is very good since my weight has not increased since I've been home.


This means that my edema has not been increasing.


I have noticed some fluctuation in my energy level, and at times seem to feel bloated.


Upon getting exercise (cutting the grass with a push mower) Sunday,  I have felt energized.


I have been able to do a lot of stuff today (Monday).


Do you think you need albumin replacement?  Tell me about your symptoms.  If you need a sympathetic ear to talk to, sign my guestbook or leave a comment and spill your guts.


Take care.  Remember, God loves you and you will be blessed if you follow Him.

Results of Latest Albumin Replacement Therapy

As indicated in my last blog entry, I did go to the hospital seeking treatment for severe anasarca (generalized edema over most of my body) due to my albumin being very low.

Since I have a great relationship with my doctor, she notified the VA hospital's red medicine service that I needed to come in.

Fortunately, hey arranged a direct admission.

I arrived at the emergency room at about 7:30pm last tuesday, March 6, but I didn't get my room until around 2:00am.

I received  my first infusions wednesday morning at around 5:00am.

As noted in my previous post, I recieved 3 albumin infusions every 24 hours; each followed by an IV push of Lasix. 

When I was admitted into the hospital, my serum protein was 1.9 and my albumin was .9. 

My weight  upon admission was 195 lbs.

When I was discharged monday morning March 12, my weight was 172 lbs!

In 5 days, I lost about 23 pounds of edemic fluid!

As you might guess, I felt a whole lot better.  I can't tell you just how good I felt to be thinner again.

I wish I could stay this way, but I know its only a matter of time till I start packing on the fluid again.
If you want to know the dosage of the Albumin and Lasix I was taking, you can find that information on this blog. 

Give it a look.  If you have any questions, use the guestbook or leave a comment.

Health Update March 4, 2012

My protein losing enteropathy is rearing its ugly head again.


My protein level has undoubtedly fallen since my last post.  In fact, at my last doctor visit my serium protein had fallen form 3.9 to 2.4 while my albumin had measured 1.3.


These levels were taken about a month ago, and I am doing far worse now.


I don't "need" to weigh myself to know my edema and my anasarca has returned.


This time, the edema seems to have concentrated mostly on my torso area.  It is almost as if I have gained about 15 pounds of fat on my abdomen, but I know it is mostly fluid.


The backs of my legs are also highly edemic.


I awoke 2 mornings ago shocked to find extreme edema in the torso area.  I had pitting edema on my ribcage, and still do upon the entire torso.


I plan to go to the hospital this week.


My treatment will be as indicated in previous posts.  


I'll get albunin replacement 3 times a day for about a week.  Each dose of IV albunin will be followed by an intravenous dose of Lasixx (60 to 80 ml).


Look through this blog for info about this condition.  If you came to this site because you want to know about hypoproteinemia and the possible treatments, I have laid out my entire fight with this condition here.


I hope  and pray for your health, or that of your loved ones, improves.