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I made a request for an LGBTQIA Room in a "contact us" email. I suggest others do so as well.

A lot more space between my tummy and the steering wheel, much roomier chairs.

I made a request for an LGBTQIA Room in a "contact us" email. I suggest others do so as well.

I HIT GOAL, you guys!!!! I am so excited and loving life! 😍VALIDATE ME, VALIDATE ME, VALIDATE ME! 😁 102 total lbs lost:)

Haven't tried these yet myself but here is what was in my binder of info from my docs office for the Blended/Pureed Foods Stage

Ham & Eggs
1 slice (1 oz) ham
2 soft cooked eggs
1 cup (8 oz) warm low fat milk

Trim fat from ham and put into blender. Process for 2 cycles at "chop". Add the eggs. Process for 1 cycle at "mix. Add milk and blend until smooth.

Poached Eggs
2 poached eggs
1 cup (8 oz) warm low fat milk

Put all ingredients in blender. Cover and process for 2 cycles on blend.

Beef Stew
1 cup (8 oz) cooked beef stew
1 cup (8 oz) beef bouillon
Combine ingredients in blender. Process for 1 cycle on "mix". 1 cycle on "puree" and 1 cycle on "blend".

Turkey Dinner
3 oz cooked turkey
1/2 cup (4 oz) cooked cauliflower, butternut squash, or sweet potato (with no added fat)
1 up (8 oz) hot Water or turkey broth
Combine turkey and potatoes in blender. Process 2 cycles at "chop". Gradually add in liquid. You may not need the whole cup. Process for 3 cycles on "blend".

Roast Beef
3 oz cooked roast beef
1/2 cup (4 oz) cooked cauliflower without added fat
1/4 (4 oz) broth
Put meat i blender. Process for 2 cycles on "chop". Add remaining ingredients and process at "stir" for 1 cycle and "blend" for 2 cycles.

Spaghetti and Meatballs
2-3 tablespoons of cottage cheese
2-3 tablespoons of ricotta cheese
1-2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
2 cooked meatballs
1 egg or 2 egg whites
1/2 cup (4 oz) spaghetti sauce
Seasonings to taste
Combine all ingredients in blender. Process 2 cycles on "chop" and 2 cycles on "blend". Spoon 1/4 cup (2 oz) of mixture into muffin pan and bake at 350* for 35 mins.

Cream of Pea Soup
1 cup (8 oz) of cooked peas (hot)
1 cup (8 oz) of hot low fat milk
1 teaspoon of margarine
Seasonings to taste
Process the peas for 1 cycle on "puree". Add remaining ingredients. Process for 1 cycle on "mix" and 2 cycles on "blend".

Vegetable Velvet
1/2 cup (4 oz) diced, cooked and seasoned vegetables
4-6 tablespoons of cooking liquid, broth or low fat milk

Place all ingredients in blender and process on "liquefy" (high) for 1-2 cycles or until smooth.

Cheesy fruit Salad
1 cup (8 oz) low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup (4 oz) canned fruit in it's own juice
1/2 cup (4 oz) water
Place ingredients in blender and process on "liquefy" (high) until smooth.

Gelatin Fluff
1 pkg sugar free Gelatin (any flavor, 4 servings)
1 cup (8 oz) low fat cottage cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Prepare the gelatin as directed. Cool in fridge but remove before it sets. When cool, blend with the cottage cheese. Blend until smooth. Pour into a container, cover, and chill until set.

Cottage Cheese Pudding
2 cups (16 oz) low fat cottage cheese
1 cup (8 oz) low fat milk
1 box sugar free pudding any flavor

Put cottage cheese and milk in blender and blend for 1 min or until thick and creamy. Add pudding mix and blend until thoroughly blended. Divide into 4 equal portions. You can also use mixture to layer with fruit or parfait

I’d definitely be open to an LGBTQIA+ forum, here or elsewhere.

I am in support of affinity forums. Why not?! There are plenty of forums here. I personally saw the girls room and thought that was great! As a poc, I wouldn't mind exchanging thoughts with other people who might have a better understanding of what I am going through. Creating affinity groups does not erase public forums nor do they exclude others. It's just a way to hopefully ensure that the people who post in them care about that specific thing.
I will agree that sometimes, when I learn a person has a particular political view, it can be hard not to see that in everything they say. So this forum may not be the best place to discuss the happenings of the world. But that's not what an affinity group is. The girls group for example, doesn't post about unequal wages and gender discrimination. Although imo, a post about the dismissive nature of doctors towards women (Particularly women of color) and how that affects your journey could be more interesting then the standard "stalling" thread.
EDIT to add: I'd also like to add that unfortunately people in underrepresented and marginalized communities can often be afraid to share their stories. Affinity groups allow a safe space to do that. Im sure everyone feels a little insecure when posting but some people have the added pressure of hoping not to be discriminated against, judged or isolated when engaging with larger groups.

I am in support of affinity forums. Why not?! There are plenty of forums here. I personally saw the girls room and thought that was great! As a poc, I wouldn't mind exchanging thoughts with other people who might have a better understanding of what I am going through. Creating affinity groups does not erase public forums nor do they exclude others. It's just a way to hopefully ensure that the people who post in them care about that specific thing.
I will agree that sometimes, when I learn a person has a particular political view, it can be hard not to see that in everything they say. So this forum may not be the best place to discuss the happenings of the world. But that's not what an affinity group is. The girls group for example, doesn't post about unequal wages and gender discrimination. Although imo, a post about the dismissive nature of doctors towards women (Particularly women of color) and how that affects your journey could be more interesting then the standard "stalling" thread.

No one forced you to reply to this post. There was no reason for your two cents because it does not apply to you. I still dont get the relevance of guns and someones sexuality and there weight lost journey.

This is the problem with Americans like you these days. I mean absolutely no disrespect, but i feel like you group of Americans are Always discrediting those the don't show the same values are you guys. Always trying to group everything under one umbrella because you guys are uncomfortable to deal with the issue on the plate. I'm all for gun rights, but why assult rifles and military grade weapons. There's no need for all that.

This lady was trying to create a space with ppl like her and myself count talk about things that bother us during our journey. We did not force you to answer this post. Again I don't mean to sound disrespectful but I just can't see why you had to answer.

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Respectfully, I suggest when you see a topic you aren’t interested in just move along. This is clearly a topic that has great meaning to many of the members of our group. We come here for support. The LGBTQIA+ community has been discriminated against, targeted, and hated by much of society. Here they should experience nothing but love and support as they work through many of the same, but some unique to just them, issues related to their weight and health.

Your choice to support gun rights is just that. A choice. My being genderqueer and asexual is not a choice. It's who I am. And those two factors of my core being affect the way health care providers treat me and therefore my bariatric surgery journey.
That's why LGBTQIA+ is relevant here.

I'm happy to report that this has gone away- THANK the GODS! I guess it was just my stomach fully healing. Thank you for all the advice and sympathy!

Tell them that you are having a hernia repair surgery coming up to correct an issue that has worsened recently, and you may not be cleared to travel in the timeframe. That way there is an excuse for why you didn't include them earlier so they could figure out the personnel issue for the trip. Good luck!

I'm happy to report that this has gone away- THANK the GODS! I guess it was just my stomach fully healing. Thank you for all the advice and sympathy!

FWIW, I'm Bi and coming out in the 90s was a b***h. I've never examined particularly how this has affected my weight/ body issues throughout my life, but then my ACE score is pretty high. I'd be happy to have a LGBTQIA-specific forum, similar to "the Gals' room" or The Guys' room," I think it could only help more people have a place to ask questions or rant on topics particular to us. Generally this page is more of a "everyone in the same boat of WLS" place, all are welcome though. I'm sorry that this has been a chilly reception for you, I haven't found it to be so, generally. Most everyone here is pretty nice.

Congrats on your progress!

Spanks would totally help- they compress the body. Be sure to use powder or antiperspirant between/ beneath skin folds to avoid rashes and discomfort. Grats on your weight loss!

Spanks would totally help- they compress the body. Be sure to use powder or antiperspirant between/ beneath skin folds to avoid rashes and discomfort. Grats on your weight loss!

"I have a medical condition and my doctor has advised me not to fly". The exact nature of your condition is no one's business.

I tried the Aetna website too and it was awful, but it did mention that they required an "Aetna Center for Excellence" cert, so I googled "Aetna + Pittsburgh, PA + Bariatric" and looked for those centers, since obv. they'd take Aetna insurance.

SF pudding with Protein Powder.

I would not recommend that. Too many people push the envelope and never make it to goal or gain back a significant amount of weight.

Well thank you to both of you who responded. You gave me really good information. I'm not sure why when I log on the Aetna website, and search any of the surgeons associated with these hospitals, none of them come up, but this gives me a direction to go. Thank you for holding my hand like a child lol I don't know how I was missing all of this

I found these:
http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/100_199/0157.html
https://www.castleconnolly.com/top-doctors/giselle-g-hamad-surgery-81cc043162
https://www.excelahealth.org/Services/Weight-Management-Center
https://www.upmc.com/services/south-central-pa/bariatrics/surgery/choose

we get some real doozies on here once in awhile. We haven't had one in awhile, but if you stick around long enough, one will eventually show up.