BigGirlPanties

I need to go back to the dr that was caring for my knees prior to surgery...should be interesting now that I've lost over 125 pounds since our last visit...I need both replaced

http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1007122-18-habits-can-make-fat/ some of this stuff we "know"...but I thought it would be good reading...

@Trudycarle I had often thought about eyeliner tattoo...my eyes are very sensitive and mascara etc makes them Water...but how much did that HURT? I need to post my tattoos, but I can't from work, here...and when I get home, I barely go online *sigh* .... must REMEMBER to do so!

classes are SO expensive... I am start with a home dvd first

yeah I know....I couldn't get to all the slides....but what I read was relavent...

@Bandista yes I read that about planking too... makes sense to do the poses on your forearms if you have wrist/hand problems...which a lot of us with arthritis do have...or even carpel tunnel! EVERY doctor that I have spoken to encourage yoga...I can't imagine why anyone would say "no"...it's not hard on your joints and you stretch EVERYTHING... I am looking into this intently now...

Have you applied at InsureNutrition.com for free protein? You should see if you qualify and you may also get vitamins and scar cream...good luck

Carbmaster yogurt is low in sugar and carbs...it was is recommended by my team...we get it at Krogers here

Thanks, I'll stick with my $1.00 jump rope!

@Pookeyism thank you for the information, and good luck on your new endeavor! That's just awesome!

what a wonderful perspective!

@ho11ieberry06 this is covered with insurance only, not self pay...if you have insurance, you can submit the order on InsureNutrition.com and they will do the work for you and advise.... Good luck

May I ask what kind of charges are involved with having it in Mexico...my insurance may cover my tummy, but I'd like to get arms, etc done as well....some day

it's probably the acid...we were instructed to stay away from citrus (even in juice...which they told us not to have at all) because it will upset the tummy... you are still healing from the inside out, so the acid probably caused an adverse reaction... you may be able to have some later...but, for now, hold off... hope you are feeling better soon

carbs can be a diet KILLER, along with too much fruit; which has "hidden" carbs and sugars...we were told to keep fruit to a minimum and NO juice...always use whole fruit, much better for you and more satisfying. To this day, I don't have "white" carbs...I will have a warm, fresh roll when we go out to dinner...if I feel so inclined...but that's the only time.... stay away from carbs and fruit as much as you can... I substitute spaghetti squash for spaghetti (need to get my Italian in) .. I don't use bread for sandwiches...no loss there... etc.. minor changes can be big on helping... I'm really surprised that your Dr is allowing carbs and fruits already

Try on The World According To Eggface... I make a donut that is protein packed that she has on there...she probably has others... the donuts are YUM-O!!!

Your face definately has more definition to it...I look at my job ID and it looks NOTHING like me anymore, IMHO... but my goal is to match the weight on my drivers license ... LOL... maybe then I'll go in for a new pic for that ... I know the job won't do another...I HATE looking at that thing every day

um...positive advice..."Good things come to those who wait"? It's annoying, but hopefully it will get corrected for you soon. Good luck...

Yes, absolutely call your doctors ASAP...it is probably just gas pains (usually walking will help relieve the pain)...but you want to make sure. The only "pain" I felt from my incisions was the itch when it was healing...so you should have any pain from that, per se. Just remember not to overdo it...even tho there are just a few incisions on the outside, inside your stomach looks like Frankensteins monster!

@Mikee57 you are welcome...but try InsureNutritiion.com to see if you qualify to get them FREE

@tara76 Good luck...I got mine approved for 6 months... i get the Protein shakes, Vitamins and some WONDERFUL scar cream...that stuff is magic! Hope it works out for you... it is so nice not to have that expense since I have trouble getting in my protein!

what type of revision? you aren't listed as having the band...that's the usual reason for a revision... if you are going from a band to sleeve, it would depend on your insurance... If you are self pay, especially, you will want to see if the Dr can do it all at once to cut your costs... I guess we need some clarification here...

I'm not sure a what point you are having this problem...are you still on pureed foods? You may want to speak with your doctor to make sure everything is ok...

I love the carmel calcium chews...the other vitamins my sister got mine too...I don't like them...but she does and had a full gastric done years ago, so she can definately use them!

probiotics were not for me...I ended up with dry-mouth etc...but I just use Miralax a few times a week and that works fine for me... good luck