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Mashed potatoes are a huge slider and one of the worst things you can eat if you're trying to lose weight.
I would agree that all docs give slightly different advice but keep in mind that doctors (and nutritionists who work with patients for that matter) can't take the time to get to know each patient thoroughly and tailor their advice accordingly. They have to Water it down to the lowest common denominator....meaning for their dumbest patient. So they give advice that will help the biggest majority of patients....or just save the really stupid ones from making a huge mistake. When in doubt I'd follow your docs advice but some intelligent research to learn more details will only help you.
And by research I don't mean reading VST. This is a support group, not a medical research think tank (no offense to anyone).

So craving more sex after surgery is normal. If you want it and want guarantee you stay clean, touch yourself and stock up on batteries. If you need to be touched back find a safe friend! LOL

Man-scaped is best especially if you're a deep diver, lol...

I assumed I would have mine at St. Joseph's since my primary care doctor is in Anaheim and I live in Fullerton, but my insurance (Blue Shield of CA) referred me to Dr. Takahashi in Torrance. She was wonderful, and the hospital is a Center of Excellence, but I have always been a fan of St. Jo's.

FYI, I'm STD free & had a vasectomy.
And I'm mobile.

I LOVE to cook and am just wrapping up the pureed stage off my diet. Here are some of my favorite concoctions - enjoy!
Egg salad - couple eggs, 1 tsp of mayo, 1/2 tsp of spicy brown mustard, salt & pepper - puree until smooth
Buffalo chicken - can of chicken, 1 tbsp blue cheese crumbles, 2 tbsp ranch dressing, 1 tsp. of buffalo sauce, salt & pepper - puree until smooth - MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!
Squash casserole - 1 can of squash with vidalia onion, 2 tbsp of cream cheese, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, salt & pepper, 1 tsp margarine/butter, 1 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese - puree until smooth, pour into dish and microwave for 90 seconds or until heated through and bubbly
Pintos and cheese - 1 can of Pintos with onion - puree until smooth, pour into dish and cover with 2 tbsp. of shredded cheddar cheese - microwave for 90 seconds or until heated through and bubbly - stir well to combine the cheese - optional: add a bit of enchilada sauce if you are looking for more flavor.
Lemon Ricotta Creme
Take one 15 oz. container of part skim ricotta cheese, add the zest of one lemon, juice of half the lemon, 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 4 packets of splenda - puree until smooth - AWESOME!!!!
You can do variations on this should you choose - substitue orange zest and 1 tbsp. of orange juice with orange extract or keep vanilla extract for a dreamsicle taste. chocolate ricotta creme is easy too by substituting 2 tbsp. cocoa powder instead of zest and juice, same vanilla extract and splenda to sweeten.
Perfect sweet tooth item instead of the same old pudding and/or jell-o and it has a high concentration of Protein due to the ricotta cheese. Enjoy!
Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower (tastes a lot like mashed potatoes, but very low carb!)
1 bag of frozen cauliflower florets
1 tsp butter/margarine
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup of parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of milk
Blend until smooth, pour into a casserole dish and top with another 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese and microwave for 90 seconds - enjoy!

I'm with you, dreams, it's very confusing. I also have UHC but ***. My problem is that no one, not the UHC, not my medical group, nor my surgeons office can tell me, without a doubt, if I need the 6 months PCP visits. I've had the same PCP for over 15 years. I've also had my own psych for 6. My psych is writing her own letter and I'll be asking my PCP to write one also hopefully waving my last 2 months of PCP appointments. I feel my own psych knows me better than theirs and also my PCP has seen me for so long. I'll keep my fingers crossed for approval but my surgeon seems to think I'll be ok. Fingers crossed..