Sharon1964
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So a month or so ago I bought four new bras because my old ones were too big. The new size was 48DD. The only time I've been less than DD was when I got down to under 175 pounds, a VERY long time ago. What the heck was I thinking - buying four bras?!?!? Today, I put on the nice black one with little gold dots all over it. Raised my arm to put on deodorant and whoopsie... the bra slides up right over the girls. Not a good look. I got out of work early because I finished a huge project and my boss was grateful and told me to take the afternoon off. Went to Catherines, tried on a 46DD. The band size was fine, the cups were far too small. Got a 46DDD and tried it on, fit perfectly. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot. My girls have deflated. I almost have to start at the floor and roll them up and stuff them in. How in the heck did I go UP a cup size????? That's bra math. Don't try this at home.
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A rant about dentists, dental care, dental insurance and TEETH!
Sharon1964 replied to Sharon1964's topic in Rants & Raves
So I went and had the stitches out. Holy Mother of Gawd. I think I saw little stars. It wasn't my oral surgeon that took them out but his partner. He reviewed everything and said they opened up my gums quite extensively and he was not surprised it still hurt. He said it may hurt for another took weeks. But I'm OFF ORAL RESTRICTION! Oh yeah, I don't think I mentioned that, nothing was allowed in my mouth except food and drink! LOL! No kissing or nuthin! Not that I want any of "nuthin"... dangit, pain is a mofo. He is going to check me again in four weeks. -
A rant about dentists, dental care, dental insurance and TEETH!
Sharon1964 posted a topic in Rants & Raves
AAARRRGGGHHH! For several years, through several dentists, I have complained about one tooth in particular, in the back. When I floss, it feels like the floss gets stuck on something, like there is tartar there. Every dentist has said, no, it's just the way your tooth is shaped. So I was at my dentist getting a cleaning, and he poked around that tooth with an instrument. It started bleeding profusely. He decided to send me to a gum specialist. I saw the gum specialist, who took xrays from different angles than I had before. He showed me a bump under the gum line on that tooth, and said it was a piece of tartar. He then said I had a chronic infection because that bump was causing food to get stuck under the gum line. I also had bone loss from the infection. Astonished, I told him I had been complaining about that area for years. Jeez. So he tells me the procedure he wants to do, in order to save the tooth. It involves cleaning the tartar, then doing a bone graft. Yesterday their office calls me and tells me they have authorization to do the procedure. The bone graft portion is not a covered benefit of my plan. My copay for the entire procedure is $910. SERIOUSLY??? Now here is where I check myself. I pay nothing for my insurance premiums. My boss pays for my health insurance, dental, vision, chiro, and acupuncture. My portion of those premiums is zero. Yes, I am very lucky. Just not the way I wanted to spend $910. -
@KindaFamiliar You did that without asking for pics???? You're a better person that I am! LOL!
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A rant about dentists, dental care, dental insurance and TEETH!
Sharon1964 replied to Sharon1964's topic in Rants & Raves
I go in this morning to have the stitches out. @@honeybunz How long did it take for the pain to go away? It's been 9 days since my surgery, and it still hurts. I had most of my stomach yanked out and it didn't hurt for this long!!! -
Awesome!
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In puree phase - nutritionist said don't sweat the protein g too much...
Sharon1964 replied to HoosierJoe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This was my program as well. My surgeon doesn't use protein supplements or shakes. They don't expect you to get in your protein until you're on solid food. I was back at work less than a week after surgery. Everyone heals at different rates. -
Another example of not fitting into the world
Sharon1964 replied to Sharon1964's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm as tough as nails, and don't really care what other people think most of the time. In this instance, I was talking about literally fitting physically into the world. Socially fitting in is a whole 'nother story. And now, I fit! I fit the airplane seat, I fit the restaurant booth, I fit the seat at the basketball game, I fit into the chairs with arms! -
Macy's is having a plus-sized suit sale right now. http://www1.macys.com/shop/plus-size-clothing/shop-all-suits-suit-separates?id=67545&edge=hybrid&cm_sp=c2_1111US_browse_women-women%27s-clothing-wear-to-work-_-row3-_-imagemap_the-great-suit-sale%2C-30-percent-off-when-you-buy-3%2C-25-percent-off-when-you-buy-2%2C-20-percent-off-when-you--buy-1%2C-select-styles%2C-saving-shown-at-checkout%2C-women-plus%2C-sizes%2C-petite_plus-sizes
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Macy's is having a plus-sized suit sale right now. http://www1.macys.com/shop/plus-size-clothing/shop-all-suits-suit-separates?id=67545&edge=hybrid&cm_sp=c2_1111US_browse_women-women%27s-clothing-wear-to-work-_-row3-_-imagemap_the-great-suit-sale%2C-30-percent-off-when-you-buy-3%2C-25-percent-off-when-you-buy-2%2C-20-percent-off-when-you--buy-1%2C-select-styles%2C-saving-shown-at-checkout%2C-women-plus%2C-sizes%2C-petite_plus-sizes
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So you all know I've been swimming in the cesspool that is online dating. People don't go on "first dates" anymore, they go on "meet and greets". I feel so old. I get it, though, you're not stuck sitting through a dinner with someone you have nothing in common with. Last night I had a first meet. We went to the park near my house, and all of the seating areas were full. They converted part of the park to a skateboarding area, so it's a lot busier than it used to be. My date suggested sitting on a grassy hill. My first thought was, am I going to be able to get my happy arse up off the ground afterwards?? I pretty much hopped right up when we were done talking! I was grinning like a mad woman!
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Please point out the rudeness because I missed it. I thought people were being very kind to you. No one said, "HAVE YOU LOST YOUR FREAKING MIND????" Now THAT would be unkind. I think it's important in the early days to follow your eating plan to the letter. When your stomach is fully healed and you are farther out, you can start making good decisions for yourself. Until then, trust your healthcare professionals. At week 2, a lot of people are at the "full liquids" stage and some are at pureed foods. This means strained Soup, sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello, mashed potatoes, hummus, mashed avocado. Beef usually doesn't come into the picture until around 6 weeks or so.
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weight loss stopped at 7 months
Sharon1964 replied to akreese02's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just had a followup yesterday at my surgeon's office. The NP that I've been seeing said something to the effect of "the dreaded 7 month stall", when I said I've been sitting at the same weight for two weeks; however, my pants are getting looser. -
As of 2013, stretta was covered by Medicare in 12 states, by Tricare and the VA, and by select other commercial carriers. Medicare doesn't cover experimental procedures, so perhaps you can use that info in your appeal. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stretta-procedure-for-gerd-successful-10-year-follow-up-data-presented-at-digestive-disease-week--sustained-improvement-long-term-efficacy-208047551.html
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Worried about Gastric sleeve with a 12 month old baby?
Sharon1964 replied to elaina831's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Start getting the young ones used to it now. Say something like "mommy has an owie tummy" when they want to jump or climb on you. -
I had an open gallbladder surgery, one semi-natural childbirth, and one unplanned csection after two days of labor. VSG was a walk in the park compared to those. For my csection, I physically couldn't get out of bed until the next day.
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Did you say something? I can't hear anything when I'm looking at those legs. Yowzzzza!
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A rant about dentists, dental care, dental insurance and TEETH!
Sharon1964 replied to Sharon1964's topic in Rants & Raves
Update: Had my dental surgery at 8 am today. Oh. My. Gawd. Injection to the ROOF of my mouth to numb it! I started shaking so much the dentist asked if I was okay. I told him it was adrenaline, fight or flight, and I couldn't do either one! Once he got everything numbed up, it wasn't too bad. So the postop instructions include an ice pack for my face, and the assistant dentist told me I could get a cold drink and when I take a drink, hold the cold liquid on the surgery side before swallowing. Now, I'm thinking, won't it be sensitive to cold? But in my adrenaline-induced shaking state, I do it anyway. HOLY MOTHER OF GAWD. I should have listened to my inner voice. I'll skip the graphic description of what it feels like, and just say, I hate her. Side note: The dentist himself is super hunky, smooth velvety voice, and amazing eyes. Hey, I'm a sexual being, what can I say. -
Pictures. This thread is nothing without pictures.
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I did not tell Dub to post pics of his junk on the internet, purely for research purposes of course. Aren't you proud of me?
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I took her advice to heart, too, Ladies. No pics were posted of my diminutive wood. I'm a fragile sorta dude. I couldn't handle the feels of women laughing at my tiny firehose that may be called upon and struggle to put out small brushfires. LMAO, too. I stopped by here to say thank you, Sharon....and I see that my twig is a current topic. Sharon introduced the Love Languages intricacies to my pagan arse a while back. Because of this, I was better prepared when this subject came up with Headquarters earlier this evening. I was out and about and doing some small scale evil when my iPhone rang. HQ was on the other end saying she better understood me....understood my Love Languages. Imagine my surprise. My shock.......at HQ quoting rhyme and verse on Love Languages....chapters 1, 2 and 3. So....this dude did what seemed right and correct. He shut down said small evil and stepped outside with iPhone clutched in hand, "Interesting....tell me more.....hmmnnn......you don't say.....Yes, that sounds 'bout right. You seem to have this down pat. What, Darling, pray tell, are your own Love Languages?". She wasn't far enough along in her studies to answer. I was firstly blown away that she'd chose to research mine vs seeking out her own. It seemed as I had the coveted Upper Hand.....seldom are the times when that shyt has occurred. Trust & believe this. I did my best to stay calm & casual and asked her to keep this topic warm as it had potential and that I'd be home soon. "Soon", as defined by ASAMFP. She, after all, holds the Trump Card. And by that I am not referring to the powerful bad hair day hombre that aspires to become the next POTUS.......but the Trump Card of being the woman that I lost my mind over and tossed my heart on the table for as my "ante up" move so many years ago. I loved this wench so many years ago....and still love her now......even though we've both bumbled and stumbled and are battle scared. In fact...the scars may be what I find the most attractive. Sharon.....I came here to say thank you. Thank you. Thank you! You are an amazing woman and have so much to offer a worthy and lucky guy. My hope and prayers are that all YOUR Love Languages will be answered every day or at least every week by the right guy. He'll be one happy man. Trust & believe.
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Lost my motivation and discipline at 4 months out?!?!
Sharon1964 replied to itstimealready's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
This is very timely for me. I kind of feel the same way right now, I'm 7 1/2 months out, although I'm not eating off plan. The scale is mocking me (I know, I know, get off the scale!), I want to put something in my mouth (get yer minds outta the gutter!), and I'm just feeling down overall. I'm still swimming in the cesspool of online dating, which I think makes it all worse! My daughter is turning 12 on Saturday, and I'm planning on putting on rollerskates for the first time in 10 years, and I'm hoping I don't break a hip. Oh yeah, and she wants a "space cake" - she wants to be an astronaut - so I have to bake and decorate a cake before Saturday. Oh, and to top it all off, on Saturday morning before her party, I have to have a bone graft on a tooth that I've been complaining about for years that I was always told there was nothing wrong with. The cost to me for this bone graft WITH dental insurance? $910. Nine. Hundred. And. Ten. Dollars. Someone just shoot me now. -
Yeah, I was thinking masturbated himself into a stupor. It was literally in the middle of a conversation. He was talking, I was talking, he was talking, I was talking, he was gone. LOL.
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How did he disappear in the middle of a conversation? Were you texting, emailing, or doing some sort of live chat? I am trying to figure out the best way to go about this. I normally give my land line if I have to talk to them on the phone. I hate giving out my cell phone number. We were on kik messenger. It shows when your messages are read. Suddenly they stopped being read. I called him to see if something was wrong and my call went straight to voicemail. I went back to the site we met on, and he deactivated his profile.
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I too, am swimming in the cesspool that is online dating. The worst I think was a guy that disappeared in the middle of a conversation. In the middle. Boom. I just tell myself I dodged a bullet.