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I do not know the specifics with Medicaid but generally if your pannis is causing medical issues, e.g. Fungal infections, continuous breakdown of the skin, then insurance will pay. If it purely for cosmetic reasons, e.g. I want to look good in shorts, then it is usually not covered.

I eat them. I missed them most early on and cheated with steamed broccoli and cauliflower, imagine that, broccoli a cheat! Yesterday for a snack I had cottage cheese and peaches. I can't wait for summer produce!

I have been an emotional wreck the past 17 hours. Long story, short version: my dog was brutally attacked on our nightly walk by a large unleashed dog. Needless to say I couldn't eat dinner last night and spent most of the night up worrying. Today, I can also barely eat. I've been nursing a protein shake but it hurts to do more than sip it which is not my norm. Has anyone else had their emotions effect their sleeve?

I don't go daily since surgery maybe every two to three days. Given how little I take in, I'm not worried. What does your Dr say? To ease the strain during a movement, during the week I try to stay hydrated, eat soft fruits and veggies, mix All bran into my Greek yogurt, and I take Fiberwell gummys.

I am starting my first closet purge this weekend. So I went to Avenue (plus) they are having a 30% off everything sale right now. I bought 2 light-weight, sleeveless sweaters for spring to wear under jackets on clearance for $7 each. After the discount I walked out the door at $10.53 for new clothes! The sale runs through 3/30/13. P.S. When I went to check out the sales gal said, "Looks like we don't have your address in our system. Let's get you signed up for coupons!". I smiled and said, "Thank you but no thank you, I'm on my way down in size and these sweaters are the smallest size you carry. I don't think I will be coming back." she congratulated me and I told her I may come back to look at some shoes but what a WOW moment that I could be of the plus sizes in a few months!

Hey Grammy, a new picture! Your face is so slender. I see collarbones!

The store is like a scavenger hunt to me. I search out what I can have. I always end up spending too much but that's ok. It's like a game. I've found some really yummy stuff. I am positively obsessed with Brat Hans chicken meatballs in pineapple teriyaki. They are moist and flavorful. This week I'm going to buy those 100 calorie spicy guacamole packs. I love the store and just make sure I don't walk down the junk food isles.

I was craving fruit yesterday. I ate a few pieces of melon and a piece of pineapple, it all went down fine. I considered it all soft foods since the fruit was ripe. My doc said any food is fine- as tolerated. So far I've tolerated most things. I do follow my Nuts advice though and do not eat hard seeds- berries, tough skins- apples, or membranes- citrus yet. I'm tempted to try salad and am thinking I'll start with butter lettuce since it is so soft. I guess my point is try things slowly but definately try them. Good luck.

I eat 4-5 times a day, at least 2-3 hours in between. I have to force myself because most days I'm not that hungry. I take in about 500-700 cals a day. Been like this for a couple of weeks now.

I watched for a week straight right after surgery, even googled restaurant menus. I definitely mourned food for a few days post op but then I got over it as I started purees and more normal food. Now I am loving the will power my sleeve and my modest weight lose are giving me. I still love looking at food porn occasionally. It is food porn for me because I don't cook!

Tried the free app. Works great! Thanks for the tip!

Not dumb- you're just worried that you'll never be able to eat pizza again or at least ot for a really long time. Total normal fear and totally unfounded as I proved tonight. :-P

I was hoping but no such luck. I went to a dinner/movie party and pizza was the entree otherwise I would have waited longer to try it. The only silver-lining is I was able to eat enough that no one questioned my eating.

Pizza! The crust goes down way too easy. Had to get up and throw it away before I went crazy. This is not a good discovery. Especially since I think I am in my first stall.

I just downloaded the app. Going to use it for my water today too. I never get 64 oz in and I just hit my first stall.

You may need an orthotic. I would go to a Good Feet store or similar and see what they recommend. Most shoes are for pronation which is the opposite of what you describe. Let me know what you find out, I walk on the outside of my foot too which wears the outer heel down first.

Same way you did. Held a pillow to my tummy or leaned my big incision against a couch or upholstered chair. Coughing was so painful for the first 2 weeks. I came down with a head cold about 4 days after surgery and knew I had to get the mucus out. Walking also helps it come up along with the spirometer. Try to time your coughing with your meds if you can but honestly, it's going to hurt for awhile.

I'm four weeks out, can tolerate just about everything I've tried. Haven't tried bread or pasta b/c I'm watching carbs but so far so good! I eat 500-700 cals a day, not on purpose just seems to be all I can muster right now. Losing slow but that's ok. I feel better everyday!

I am one month out today. I have zero regrets. I was lucky, the pain was manageable most of the time. I recovered quickly. The lifestyle change is a challenge. I struggle to get in enough calories, Water and/or Protein depending on the day. Today I wasn't hungry so the calories are low but the protein and water are good. Yesterday it was my water that was too low. Eh, I live and I learn. I wouldn't trade the last 6 weeks for anything (I'm counting the crappy pre-op diet too) and here's why: I just regained at least a third of my wardrobe back- my clothes fit better, I can wear high heels all day again comfortably (and you better know that I am rocking them every day right now!), I have had at least half a dozen people tell me how great I look in the last two weeks, I got my glow back- literally my skin is smooth and glowing, I am a slow loser and I'm ok with it- no one knows I had WLS! I'm losing my double chin, I can cross my legs more comfortably, and the best yet- I'm finding me again- my internal strength to make better choices for myself. OP-I don't know you and I don't know if WLS is right for you or how you will fair afterward but I hope your experience is like mine. Sure I've had some bad days (can you say constipation) but man I wouldn't trade any of the bad for all the great stuff above. Best of luck in your journey and to all the struggling sleevers that post.

I'm on soft foods. Tonight was 2.2 oz of pulled chicken in bbq sauce with one slice of ultra thin sliced colby cheese nuked until hot and melty. Tasty!

Went shopping at Whole Paycheck yesterday. Picked up a bag of raw hemp seeds. They seem fairly soft in texture compared to other seeds and according to the package contain a high amount of protein in a few spoonfuls. Anyone tried these? Any suggestions on ways to incorporate them into food?