Afro_Cyster

I have confidence to boot so I don't think in my case I would consider that being a factor. However, I definitely agree that men are seen differently. The usual case of the sexes - men are superior to women, when it should be that we are equals.

That idea sounds so cool!

I'm in Louisiana, so for the most part, people are somewhat accepting (we're one of the fatter states in the Union). But I always "feel" the discrimination. I'm a human resource professional and have worked at several companies that blatantly discriminate against recent high school graduates, those of retirement age, those without a family (they think that they are vagrant), race, sex, and disabled. Because my morals wouldn't allow it, I reported it to company officials and sought other employment. That being said, I've never worked at a company that "blatantly" discriminated against the obese (with the exception of safety sensitive positions). However, I know they're out there.

For those who are post-sleeve, do you find that you are less discriminated against now that you are smaller? I have always been outgoing, so no job was too big or small for me to complete. I am also competitive, but I've always wondered if companies have chosen a less qualified candidate than to chose me (the fat candidate with mutliple degrees).

I purchased EAS pre-made chocolate shakes from Wal-Mart. I enjoyed it for the most part, I'm going to try the strawberry next. I believe GNC carries this brand also. Is the powered any different from the premade?

You are super! Congratulations!

I don't recall if I've ever posted on this thread, but hello sleeve sistassssssss!!!!! Since I am self-pay (my insurance has an exclusion) I'm being sleeved by Dr. Kelly in Tijuana, MX on December 12th. I am super excited and anxious. I have 20 more days to go. Just waiting on my passport to come in. I am glad I'm getting sleeved during the winter so by summer......BOW! Sexy me!

I am in the River Parishes. Although I won't be sleeved locally, I'd love reciprocal support.

My date is set for December 12th with Dr Kelly!!! Both of my parents will accompany me, although they're not all to happy about traveling to Mexico. I know it will be great! The flights are scheduled and my passport has been arranged for. My parents will have to get theirs done before the week is over. :banghead: They better hurry up because I'm going with or without them.

My deposit will be in the mail shortly and the date is set. Who will be in Mexico during the same week?

I think it's supposed to be a sort of acne?

Bump.....I'd like to know the answer to this as well.

Great question! I've had a wound near a draining boil, but it never got infected. Yet, of course, it wasn't as serious of a wound as a surgery incision.

I just got a response back from the doctor. It will not prevent me from having the surgery performed! Yay!!!

I hope this is the case. I'd like to complete surgery before the end of the year so that I can use the tax credit.

I am beginning the process of financing sleeve surgery in Mexico. I have been approved for surgery by Dr. Aceves. However, I suffer from frequent/re-occuring boils in my armpits and sometimes under my breasts. They never require lancing, nor do I get a fever from their arrival. They take a long time to heal (I haven't found a proven method that works). Will this prevent me from undergoing surgery?