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If insurance covered the surgery there should be a "global period" where all surgical related issues are covered 100% with no co-pay.

The 28th works for me. So that's 3, anyone else? I will see where I can set up for a group on the 28th.

It could also be a rash from taking pain meds if you are on codine. I know my mom and my daughter are both prone to rashes with pain meds.

Also all the menus are available at http://allears.net/dining/menu that whole site is amazing for planning, recipes and menus that are updated fairly often.

You could always go to non buffet places and share meals, and go to 2 places a day. Using your credit at one, and your travel partner at the other. If there are more than 2 of you, then use your credits for the group to have an extra meal or 2. We did this when we had free dining, we were there 10 nights and had 30 table service credits, it was my hubby, young daughter and myself (with a band at the time) my daughter and I split meals, and hubby had his own. So we only used 2 credits at each meal, so we did 15 table service meals. We LOVED Wolfgang Pucks at downtown Disney, they had the most tender steak I think I have ever eaten, and my daughter fell in love with asparagus there. We ate at the the Wolfgang Express several times, and loved the pizza, and the chicken dinner is perfection. It's 1/2 a chicken and mashed potatoes. It was enough for my daughter and I to have for dinner, and then we took out dessert back to the room for a midnight snack.

If you read the follow-up from Shape, it was actually the independently-contracted writer who stated the policy to her, not the magazine itself. The magazine apologized to the person in question (and no, I don't know if it was the result of the social media fall-out, but the author in question did admit to turning down the photo and not actually submitting it to the magazine) Sadly I don't trust what Shape magazine has to say. They also stated that only more modest photos were ever accepted. I have seen more "after" photos in bikinis then not, but they originally told her that a more modest photo would be ok, and "to their standards" but if you look at their archives there are more bikini pictures than anything. It's sad that a bikini on a thin person that more toned than lost is ok, but a bikini on a formerly MO person is not, due to some excess skin, which is a fact of live for most if not all bariatric patients.

Linda, that's beautiful! I'm from here originally but lived in Chicago for 17 years. I'm so happy to be back home it's not even funny. My daughter (she will be 13 in 2 weeks OMG!!!) says she misses Chicago and having 4 seasons. I told her I only seem to remember 2 seasons there, Harsh winter and the short road construction season. She has a bleeding disorder and the humidity helps her about 90%. In Chicago we dealt with bleeding bouts at least once a week, and averaged about 2 ER visits a month for cautery, we haven't had to go to the ER for a bleed since moving here almost 3 years ago! We discovered how amazing the humidity was for her 3 summers ago, we have a wedding, a family reunion and my Grandmother's 80th birthday all about 2 weeks apart. She and I came down and stayed with my Uncle for about 5 weeks, it was cheaper than going back and forth for all 3 events. She was perfectly healthy the entire time we were here. When we got back to Chicago I called a meeting with her pcp and her hematologist and was very blunt and asked why she was so sick in Chicago but perfectly fine in Florida. They explained that the humidity and the air quality played a part in her disorder, something I had never heard of before. They also explained the some kids in Florida may thrive and flourish in Chicago while some kids in Chicago may be better off in Florida. Each case is different, and each child reacts to outside stimulus in their own way. We got back to Chicago in early July and had packed and moved here by August 1st. My hubby stayed behind until Feb of the following year to wrap up the details of selling our home, and I did a ton of the computer work to help him get a job here in Jacksonville. My parents were amazing and allowed my daughter, and my self along with our little dog to stay with them until my husband was able to join us here. It saved me a ton of money because I didn't have to pay living expenses on 2 homes. And it gave me a chance to see the different areas around us, and to check out schools before commiting to a place to live. We sold our home in Chicago, and right now we are renting an apt, I have a few areas that I really like, and I'm starting to look into houses in those areas. We have one more year of middle school, and my daughter wants to attend one of the magnet type high school programs here in Clay county. She is looking into graphic design, advertising, or graphic arts with computer aided drafting. Most kids change their minds 100 times about the career they are interested in, we were told when she was in pre-school that she wanted to be an animator for Disney, her dream has never really changed all that much. Any of the careers she is looking into would let her make that dream come true. And thanks to the programs offered here in Clay county, she can finish high school with an associates degree, and she will only be 17. If she goes straight to college she can have her BA at 19. She is a brilliant young lady, and has amazing artistic ability. I'm glad her teachers have all encouraged her love and talent for Art, they actually take her abilities seriously and that has really boosted self esteem and self confidence.

http://www.cummer.org/ you can explore the gardens in the photos, it's really beautiful there.

There is also a cafe in St. Vincent's Riverside location. I haven't eaten there, but they serve Soup, and it always smells AMAZING when I pass by on the way to my appts. My hubby and mom ate there the day I had my surgery, and both agreed it was really good. So that might also be an option, and they have something for every stage of postop eating. I just hate that people will have to pay for parking to meet there. I know it's only $2 but still.... How about Sat June 14th or the 28th? After we get established I would like to set up a meeting/outing on the first Sat one month and get together at the Cummer Art Museum. It's free the first Sat of the month and I think sitting in the garden would be perfect when the weather cools off. We can have our meeting in a beautiful spot, and afterwards those that want to can explore the indoor Art exibits together. A good way to develop friendships.

There is always broth, or hot tea for those in the early phases.

I'm not sure any restaurant is going to let us meet there and bring our own foods. Is there a tapas place in that area? All tiny portions, and usually some healthy options.

I haven't been to either place, but I would prefer to call ahead and make sure we have seating etc. I figure max of about 10 people at first.

I don't have very many at this point, but St. Vincents is willing to help promote the Sat group. Do you have a restaurant that you would like to go to? I only know of kickbacks in that area.

I am working with St. Vincents Hospital to get their meeting room on Sat afternoons. I will keep everyone posted as soon as I hear back from their co-ordinator.

I personally have never been denied the use of my card. We have dined at Chef Mickey's, Whispering Canyon, and The Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch. I was charged the kids price each time. Another good place is Wolfgang Puck's at Downtown Disney. I either eat the filling out of a sandwich, or the toppings from a pizza. They also have an amazing grilled chicken salad with their signature dressing. I only live 2 1/2 hours from the parks, and last year we had Florida Resident passes, we went fairly often, and I was able to save some $$ with my dining card, and had a blast.