AmandaRaeLeo

My whole digestive zone started cramping. I broke in both goosebumps and sweat simultaneously. There was a powerful and unstoppable evacuation of yuck which had me in the fetal position while sitting on the toilet. It lasted 15 minutes.

Sure. That's right. High protein...

I caved and bought a Dove dark chocolate bar. Chocolate was needed appease the raging hormones. The Dove bar fit the bill quite nicely.

Are you talking about not following the postop diet and eating solids when one should still be sipping full liquids or are you talking about just making unhealthy choices once ones sleeve is healed?

I was sleeved by Dr. Aceves this past March. I couldn't be happier with my experience. Good luck to you on your WLS journey.

My delivery ETA is also Friday. :-)

'Nuff said...

Ha. Lol! And what a great prof pic it is!

Thank you! I didn't have to twist myself into a pretzel to find a "flattering" angle either!!

I did. chocolate. Dark chocolate. Hazelnut chocolate. Notice a theme?

Here is my Mexico adventure. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/74149-dr-aceves-mexicali-and-me/

I have heard others say they use your initial weight for qualifying you. That said I used Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. He is a wonderful surgeon and I have zero complaints. I researched Mexico for several months repeatedly changing my mind on the right surgeon. There are many well reviewed and respected surgeons in Mx but Dr. Aceves was my best fit. He is a more expensive surgeon, at 8750 for VSG, but you recover in a full service hospital with a surgeon who has years upon years of experience. Good luck in you WLS journey.

Those who had great experiences do realize that those who did not are allowed to share their subpar experience without interference, right? The same applies on the flip side.

http://blog.integrativenutrition.com/2011/05/100-recipes-for-a-healthy-summer-2

I just tossed some bell peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash in Italian dressing. Put them into my grill basket and grilled them on the grill. They were so yummy I did it again the next day and have yummy grilled veggies and grilled BBQ chicken breast for lunch today and tomorrow at work.

I'm guessing your concern is regarding your insurance not covering WLS related medical claims postop? I knew going in they wouldn't cover WLS med claims postop. I decided the benefits outweighed the "what if" risks for me. I had comorbidities and topped out over 400 lbs. Only you know what the best decision is for you short term and long term.

I had issues with my heart acting up again in Denver. It was covered by my medical insurance I have with my employer. It was not treated as WLS related as it is a well documented issue that predated my WLS. Although with the weight loss my heart is behaving just fine.

Thank you for the kind words. I am happy to say I didn't have to twist into odd angles to take a flattering selfie. And I'm 13 lbs away from 299 lbs! I think I will be celebrating at Cedar Point this fall! I'm hoping I will confidently fit all the rides by then!!!! :-D

I didn't take out any extra insurance. I considered my options. The alternatives. Weighed the overall pros vs the potential cons. Rolled the dice. And I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

We had an eating curfew and were told it would be well past the stomach and into the intestines. I did have a bm at the hospital. No pain.